Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Top Material: | Spruce |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "D" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .79" (1ST FRET), .87" (10TH FRET) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 25 1/2" |
| Electronics: | Original electronics, with Gibson "Patent Applied For" humbuckers, 3-way toggle switch, and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The pot codes are obscured by their metal shields. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 7.7k (neck), 8.3k (bridge) |
| Hardware: | The nut has been replaced. |
| Weight: | 7lbs 9oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | Replaced nut. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson L5 is in very good condition, with only light play wear and signs of use present. The top has a couple mild dings and scratches, and the hardware has aged nicely. There is some slight finish wear on the sides of the neck toward the nut. |
| Serial Number: | A35584 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action, and the wide frets are low with minor play wear. The serial number and construction appointments date the guitar to 1960. |
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