1974 Gibson L5-S Custom In Cherry Sunburst Finish

This Guitar Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Finish Shows Some Cosmetic Play Wear Including Various Small Dings, Marks And Scratches Visible Throughout

Original Frets In Good Condition With Notable Play Wear And Flat Spots Showing In Some Areas

Replaced Truss Rod Cover

Made In USA

Figured Multi-Piece Maple Body

5-Piece Maple Neck With Bound Ebony Fingerboard And Abalone Block Inlays

Original Tarback Humbuckers With Gold Covers

Original 'Harmonica' Bridge With Gold Engraved Tailpiece

Original Gold Kluson Tuners

24.75" Scale Length

1 11/16" Nut Width

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: 0.75"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 0.97"

Weighs 9lbs 4oz

Comes As Shown With Original Hard Shell Case In Good Condition (See Photos)

The Gibson L5-S is a solid-body electric guitar introduced by Gibson in 1972 as a more compact, solid-body counterpart to its classic hollow-body jazz guitar Gibson L-5. 
It shares much of the visual richness and build quality of the L-5: a carved maple body with multi-ply binding, a 5-piece maple neck, ebony fingerboard with block (often abalone) inlays, and the signature “flower-pot” headstock inlay. 

 the L5-S was Gibson’s attempt to merge the elegance and class of their prestigious archtop line with the practicality and punch of a solid-body — a unique hybrid that, while never overwhelmingly popular, remains cherished by collectors and tone-conscious players.

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ConditionVery Good (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • L5-S Custom
Finish
  • Cherry Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1974
Made In
  • United States
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Model Family
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Color Family
  • Red
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Model Sub-Family
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Number of Frets
  • 22

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