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The Gibson L-5<\/strong> is considered perhaps the most significant archtop guitar in jazz history. As early as the 1930s, it set the standard for high-quality jazz guitars and was played by numerous greats of the swing and jazz eras. The 1938 model is among the most sought-after pre-war<\/strong><\/em><\/a> vintages: At that time, the L-5 already featured the large 17-inch \u201cAdvanced Body\u201d and the long scale length, which give it its powerful, open sound and tremendous projection.
\nThis model dates from 1938 and impresses with its wonderfully well-broken-in response. The hand-carved spruce top and solid maple body deliver the crisp, fast attack and warm, complex tone that continue to make the L-5 a benchmark among acoustic archtop guitars to this day. Weighing just 2,772 grams<\/strong>, it swings with exceptional freedom and liveliness.
\nIt’s in good condition and tells the story of an instrument that has been played for decades\u2014exactly the kind of patina you’d want in a genuine pre-war Gibson.
\nThe guitar comes in a later, non-original case.
\nAn original pre-war Gibson L-5 is far more than just an outstanding jazz guitar today\u2014it is one of the most sought-after large American vintage instruments and is in a class of its own, both in terms of sound and history.<\/p>\n

\u2705 Model: Gibson L-5
\n\u2705 Year built: 1938 (pre-war)
\n\u2705 Made in USA
\n\u2705 Body width: 17″ Advanced Body
\n\u2705 Top: Solid spruce, hand-carved (Carved Spruce)
\n\u2705 Back & Sides: Solid, hand-carved maple
\n\u2705 Neck: Maple
\n\u2705 Fingerboard: Ebony
\n\u2705 Mother-of-pearl block inlays
\n\u2705 Original trapezoid tailpiece, gold-plated
\n\u2705 Original floating bridge made of rosewood (not subject to CITES\u2014antique)
\n\u2705 Weight: 2,772 grams
\n\u2705 Factory Order Number (FON): 862 B<\/a>
\n\u2705 Condition: Good
\n\u2705 Non-original suitcase included<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Pre-War Gibson<\/strong>
\nCondition: Good
\nSerial No.: FON: 862 b
\nWeight: 2.7 kg
\nShipping class: On request<\/strong><\/a>
\nCase: yes, not original
\nBrokerage sale: 15480<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":251779,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":""},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[2603,2064],"product_tag":[2470,1862],"class_list":{"0":"post-253384","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-collectors-item","7":"product_cat-acoustic-guitars-en","8":"product_tag-collectors-item-en","9":"product_tag-vintage-en","10":"product_shipping_class-only-pickup","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"sold-individually","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-simple"},"composite_virtual":false,"composite_layout":"","composite_add_to_cart_form_location":"","composite_editable_in_cart":false,"composite_sold_individually_context":"","composite_shop_price_calc":"","composite_components":[],"composite_scenarios":[],"pp_statuses_selecting_workflow":false,"pp_workflow_action":"current","pp_status_selection":"publish","yoast_head":"\n1938 Gibson - 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