Gibson L-5 1934 - 1938

Gibson L-5 1934 - 1938

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Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • L-5
Finish
  • Natural
  • Sunburst
Year
  • 1934 - 1938
Made In
  • United States
Categories
Active Preamp
  • No
Back Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • Archtop
Color Family
  • Brown
  • Tan
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Model Family
Neck Material
  • Maple
Number of Frets
  • 20
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Pickup
  • None
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Series
Sides Material
  • Maple
String Type
  • Steel
Top Material
  • Spruce

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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