Gibson L-5 CES Sunburst, manufactured 1974?1975 [471888] (10/05)
The gL-5CESh is a cutaway version of the gL-5,h the top-of-the-line archtop model, equipped with pickups.
The body features a spruce top with maple sides and back; the neck is maple; the fingerboard is ebony; and the headstock features a flowerpot inlay. The front pickup is a stamped PAF, while the rear pickup has no markings but is believed to be original.
Since the pickguard (including the mounting hardware) had been removed and was missing, we crafted a new pickguard and mounted it using gold-colored placket parts and screws.
The frets have been leveled.
There are scratches on the headstock, a step has formed between the headstock and the binding, and there is a crack in the screw hole of the truss rod cover.
Cracks are visible on the neck binding at the 3rd, 7th, and 9th frets on the 6th string side, and there are paint cracks at the junction between the neck heel and the body.
The body has numerous scratches and dents; there is a step and paint cracking at the junction between the body and the binding; and the metal parts show discoloration, tarnish, and pitting.
There are other signs of wear, such as scuffs and dull spots, but the overall condition is good.
Neck Condition: Good
Truss rod: Has room to tighten or loosen
Fret Wear: 60?70%
Year of Manufacture: 1974?1975
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard case / Original
Accessories: None
Condition: B: Shows significant wear and signs of use, but is in good working condition for normal use
Serial Number: 471888
Weight: 3.5 kg
We strive to update our information promptly, but as this item is also available for in-store purchase, we ask for your understanding in the unlikely event that it is sold out.
*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***
All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.
Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Accessories: Please confirm the picture.
Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supply
The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.
Please note!
All import duties, customs fees, and procedures are the buyer's responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your country
We will check the condition of the items that we received order over before shipping it out. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from Monday to Saturday 11:00am until 6:00pm (Tokyo time zone) 6 days a week, closed on Sunday.** Please note that all items for sale on here are also available at our retail stores in Japan. There is a chance that they may sell out in our retail location beforehand. We update our information daily, but there is still a chance this may occur. In this event we will cancel the order and refund any payments received. Thank you for your understanding.
More information please confirm our shop policy.
The body features a spruce top with maple sides and back; the neck is maple; the fingerboard is ebony; and the headstock features a flowerpot inlay. The front pickup is a stamped PAF, while the rear pickup has no markings but is believed to be original.
Since the pickguard (including the mounting hardware) had been removed and was missing, we crafted a new pickguard and mounted it using gold-colored placket parts and screws.
The frets have been leveled.
There are scratches on the headstock, a step has formed between the headstock and the binding, and there is a crack in the screw hole of the truss rod cover.
Cracks are visible on the neck binding at the 3rd, 7th, and 9th frets on the 6th string side, and there are paint cracks at the junction between the neck heel and the body.
The body has numerous scratches and dents; there is a step and paint cracking at the junction between the body and the binding; and the metal parts show discoloration, tarnish, and pitting.
There are other signs of wear, such as scuffs and dull spots, but the overall condition is good.
Neck Condition: Good
Truss rod: Has room to tighten or loosen
Fret Wear: 60?70%
Year of Manufacture: 1974?1975
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard case / Original
Accessories: None
Condition: B: Shows significant wear and signs of use, but is in good working condition for normal use
Serial Number: 471888
Weight: 3.5 kg
We strive to update our information promptly, but as this item is also available for in-store purchase, we ask for your understanding in the unlikely event that it is sold out.
*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***
All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.
Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Accessories: Please confirm the picture.
Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supply
The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.
Please note!
All import duties, customs fees, and procedures are the buyer's responsibility - please be aware of the requirements for your country
We will check the condition of the items that we received order over before shipping it out. The usual wait time for our shipping is 7 to 10 days worldwide. We are open from Monday to Saturday 11:00am until 6:00pm (Tokyo time zone) 6 days a week, closed on Sunday.** Please note that all items for sale on here are also available at our retail stores in Japan. There is a chance that they may sell out in our retail location beforehand. We update our information daily, but there is still a chance this may occur. In this event we will cancel the order and refund any payments received. Thank you for your understanding.
More information please confirm our shop policy.
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