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1977 Gibson L-5S

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SN#: 72567119 Scale length 24 3/4" Nut Width: 1 11/16" Neck depth, 1st/12th frets: .82/.96

Materials: Solid tiger flame maple body and neck; solid ebony fingerboard with mother of pearl inlay; solid bone nut.

Hardware: 100% original gold hardware includes twin Gibson Pat.# pickups, Kluson Sealfast tuners, engraved art-deco L-5 tailpiece, adjustable Tuneomatic bridge, gold reflector cap volume and tone knobs, three way selector switch, Gibson custom truss rod cover, adjustable truss rod.

Notes: The Gibson L-5S was introduced in 1973, as the solid body version of the world's most celebrated archtop guitar. With its all gold art-deco hardware, gorgeous pearl inlay, and flowerpot peghead, the L-5S was the most ornate and costly solid body Gibson had ever made. And unlike the Les Paul, which joined a maple top to a mahogany body, the L-5S was the only Gibson to feature solid tiger maple throughout the entire instrument, body and neck alike, right down to a contoured maple back panel for the electronics. The result is an instrument with extravagant looks, coupled with exceptional sustain and feedback resistance.

Out of regular production since 1985, the L-5S has been sought after by ardent collectors ever since. This example is in museum quality condition, with a handsomely figured curly maple body, and a spectacular 5-piece tiger flame neck. Nestled in its original plush hardshell case, the guitar shows neither playwear or checking, and is by far the most pristine example of this model we have ever had the pleasure to present.

The all-original gold hardware remains bright and shiny, including the desirable engraved art deco L-5 tailpiece and genuine Kluson Sealfast tuners, the most coveted tuning machines ever made. The gentle "D" profile neck is a model of playability, with smooth low action over a solid ebony fingerboard, and a fresh high-precision setup. The tone is sweet, precise and highly articulate: truly unique among Gibson solid bodies. And the solid figured maple body eliminates feedback at any volume level, and increases sustain, for more horn-like tone shaping.

An exceptional example of Gibson's top-shelf electric, in stunning showroom condition. One only: call now.

Setup: Trussrod tension and neck relief adjusted; bridge height adjusted; bridge compensation set; bridge wheels and tuners lubricated; fingerboard and bridge oiled; body and neck cleaned and hand polished. Action is set to 4-5/64ths at the 12 fret, with light relief.

Case: Original deluxe black Gibson logo fitted hardshell case with purple plush lining.

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