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About This Listing

1938 L5  natural.. serial # 95367
F.O.N.#  40  D-1..... A total of 21 L-5's were shipped with a NATURAL finish* in 1937 and 1938 despite the fact that this option was not offficially available until 1939 ( this number includes one of the last 16 inch models, which was delivered with a natural finish in 1939).....
All original with the exception of a Dearmond model 1000 rythm chief pick up added
It's a very well cared for player... so it shows normal signs that you would expect on a guitar of this age...
There is a crack down the back that was professionally repaired over 30 years ago...and has no affect on its superb playability..PLEASE LOOK OVER THE PHOTOS..includes a hard case..

Listed4 years ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • L-5
Finish
  • Natural
Categories
Year
  • 1938
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Body Shape
  • Archtop
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Maple
Model Family
Sides Material
  • Maple
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Back Material
  • Maple
Series
  • Gibson Pre-War Era
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Tan
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

About the Seller

One Guitar For Sale

Millville, NJ, United States
Joined Reverb:2019
Product Overview
The Gibson L-5 is one of most iconic acoustic archtop guitars ever made. An important dividing line in its history is 1934, when the body enlarged from 16" wide to 17" wide. Some 16" models continued in production, and the earlier smaller bodied specimens are considered more valuable. 

Years of Production: 1934 - 1938
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