Gibson L-5CESN Model Arch Top Hollow Body Electric Guitar (1968), made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, natural lacquer finish, maple body and neck; spruce top, original black hard shell case.
One of Gibson's classiest full-body electric guitars, the L-5CES (Cutaway Electric Spanish) was a company mainstay for many years, and a particular favorite of many jazz and classic R&B players. This example is from the late 1960's, with the sharp Florentine cutaway and two patent # humbucking pickups. The neck is slimmer than earlier examples but still with a substantial feel.
Although Gibson quality in general slipped somewhat in this time period, the top-line carved guitars suffered the least; this guitar still has the feel of a top-quality instrument from an earlier era.
Overall length is 42 1/4 in. (107.3 cm.), 16 15/16 in. (43 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 3 1/4 in. (8.2 cm.) in depth, measured at side of rim. Scale length is 25 1/4 in. (641 mm.). Width of nut is 1 9/16 in. (40 mm.).
All original except perfect repro pickguard; some celluloid gas damage to plating on pickups and bridge and some general gold plating wear. Otherwise extremely clean. Excellent Condition.
