Gibson L-5 CES Blonde 1977

Description

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Summary
Finish Details: Original
Top Material: Spruce Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Hollow body with two piece carved maple back, maple sides, and two piece carved spruce top
Neck Material: Maple Neck
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: “C” profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .76″ (1st fret), .91″ (9th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″ to
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
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz
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.