Gibson L-5 CES Sunburst 1974

6-String Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Gibson L-5 CES Sunburst 1974

Vintage

Description & Specs

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Finish Details: Original
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Hollow body with maple laminate back and sides and spruce top
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.80” 10th - 0.95”
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Neck Details: Glossy maple neck with bound ebony fingerboard and pearloid block inlays. The neck has been refretted.
Electronics: Original humbuckers with patent number stickers, pots, and wiring. Controls include a 3-way toggle switch and volume and tone pots for each pickup.
Pickup Measurements: Neck - 7.32kΩ Bridge - 7.25kΩ
Hardware: The pickguard and mounting bracket are not original
Weight: 7lbs 12oz
Modifications/Repairs: -the neck has been refretted -the pickguard and mounting bracket are not original
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear. The finish is glossy and there are light surface scratches throughout. The hardware is tarnished from age and there are a few pick scratches on the top.
Serial Number: 206161
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The new frets are tall and show little sign of play wear. Currently set up with .012 - .051 gauge flatwound strings. The serial number dates this guitar to 1974.
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