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Gibson L-5 CES Wine Red 1977

Gibson L-5 CES Wine Red 1977

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Serial Number: 73067006

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Fully hollow body with two piece maple back, maple sides, and two piece spruce top
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), .96" (9th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple/mahogany/maple neck with bound ebony fretboard and block inlays
Electronics: Original Gibson pickups with embossed patent number, and original wiring harness with 3-way selector switch, neck volume/tone controls, and bridge volume/tone controls. The pot codes are obscured by the outer pot casings.
Pickup Measurements: 7.6k (neck), 7.9k (brdge)
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced. There are small plastic shims added underneath the pickup rings as well.
Modifications/Repairs: The strap buttons have been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows light wear for its age; the finish is glossy with light scratches and minor areas of finish checking. The back of the body has mild buckle rash and assorted small dings.
Serial Number: 73067006
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with flatwound strings. The frets are wide and low with light wear. The serial number dates to 1977.
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SKU: U3332802301

Description

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Fully hollow body with two piece maple back, maple sides, and two piece spruce top
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .81" (1st fret), .96" (9th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-5/8"
Scale Length: 25 1/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple/mahogany/maple neck with bound ebony fretboard and block inlays
Electronics: Original Gibson pickups with embossed patent number, and original wiring harness with 3-way selector switch, neck volume/tone controls, and bridge volume/tone controls. The pot codes are obscured by the outer pot casings.
Pickup Measurements: 7.6k (neck), 7.9k (brdge)
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced. There are small plastic shims added underneath the pickup rings as well.
Modifications/Repairs: The strap buttons have been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows light wear for its age; the finish is glossy with light scratches and minor areas of finish checking. The back of the body has mild buckle rash and assorted small dings.
Serial Number: 73067006
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with flatwound strings. The frets are wide and low with light wear. The serial number dates to 1977.