1951 Gibson L-5 Archtop Guitar Natural

1951 L-5 Archtop Guitar Natural Item Description

Here's an example of a well-preserved 1951 Gibson L-5 with a natural finish over the carved spruce top and figured maple body. Like other post-war Gibson archtops, this L-5 features a rosewood fretboard which was used shortly before the return of ebony and the introduction of electronics into the L-5. The guitars hardware and parts all remain original, and there's minimal fret or playwear: some small marking around the body if you looked hard enough but no dents or dings on the corners or headstock edges. Most impressively, the pickguard is still 100% intact and hasn't gassed off and started to deteriorate! It plays wonderfully, has a fully functioning truss rod and includes the original Gibson hardshell case.

Includes: Original Hardshell Case

Product Specs and Features

• Archtop Acoustic Guitar
• Carved Spruce Top
• Figured Maple Back and Sides
• Figured Maple Neck
• Rosewood Fretboard
• Block Fretboard Inlays
• Original Tuners, Pickguard, Bridge
• 6 lbs, 3 oz.
• .900" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
• .990” Neck Profile at 12th Fret