Known as the "Poor Man's L-5" ... this is as close to an authentic Gibson L-5 as you can get for under $2000.

This guitar is in great shape for its 45 years. There are some small nicks and scratches, but there are no splits or cracks at all. Everything works as it should. Its voice is as sweet and rich as warm molasses. It is currently strung with Thomastik-Infeld 12s, and they have a lot of life left. I'm only selling because I got a good deal in a D'angelico EXL-1 with a floater, so this Epi has been a closet queen since October of '25. She needs to be played!

I'm also tossing in a lightly used Epiphone branded hard case.

Shipping rate of $125 USD is via UPS Ground to the lower 48 United States ONLY!

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Listed2 days ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • Emperor-F
Finish
  • Vintage Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1981
Made In
  • Japan
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Material
  • Maple
  • Mahogany
Neck Construction
  • Set-Neck
Body Type
  • Hollow Body
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Body Shape
  • Single Cutaway
Model Family
Neck Material
  • Maple
Offset Body
  • Non-Offset Body
Wood Top Style
  • Plain
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Pickup Configuration
  • HH
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Scale Length
  • 25.5"
Number of Frets
  • 20

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Bobby's Guitar Hideaway

Tuscaloosa, AL, United States
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