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Gibson L-5 CES Blonde 1977

Gibson L-5 CES Blonde 1977

Serial Number: 72937033

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
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Hollow body with two piece carved maple back, maple sides, and two piece carved spruce top
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .76" (1st fret), .91" (9th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck (with walnut strips in between), with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, and headstock "stinger"
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), 7.6k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows light cosmetic wear, appropriate for its age. The finish is glossy with assorted small dings/blemishes. The front of the body has a small patch of wear by the neck tone control, and the back of the body has a few small scratches. The hardware has tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 72937033
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G. The frets are wide and fairly low with moderate wear. The serial number dates to 1977.
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SKU: U3332802302

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
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Hollow body with two piece carved maple back, maple sides, and two piece carved spruce top
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .76" (1st fret), .91" (9th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/4"
Neck Details: Set-in three piece maple neck (with walnut strips in between), with bound ebony fretboard, block inlays, and headstock "stinger"
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), 7.6k (bridge)
Hardware: Original
Modifications/Repairs: None
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows light cosmetic wear, appropriate for its age. The finish is glossy with assorted small dings/blemishes. The front of the body has a small patch of wear by the neck tone control, and the back of the body has a few small scratches. The hardware has tarnished with age.
Serial Number: 72937033
Tech Notes: Plays well with low action and optimal neck relief; the guitar is currently set up with 10 gauge strings with a wound G. The frets are wide and fairly low with moderate wear. The serial number dates to 1977.