1929 Gibson L-5 Sunburst Refin., Very Good, Hard, $10,999.00
One of the most sought after prewar Gibson archtops! 1929 Gibson L-5 Archtop in an old and incredibly well done Sunburst refin. The ultimate acoustic archtop for jazz and blues players alike! Widely regarded as Gibson’s finest archtops ever produced, it’s easy to see why. Visually stunning with flamed maple neck, back and sides. Solid hand-carved spruce top with an Ebony fingerboard and block inlays. Slimmer soft D neck profile compared to earlier models only found on a handful of late 1920s archtops. Overall in excellent refinished condition less some play wear, finish checking and various dings/dents. Tuners replaced with Schallers, one small repaired top crack, pro re-fret and a new bridge (original included). Comes with an era correct Geib hard shell case made for a larger archtop.
Year: 1929.
Model: L-5
Serial: 86343.
Finish: Sunburst refin.
Case: Vintage Geib hard shell case made for a larger archtop.
Weight: 5 pounds 5 ounces.
Condition: Overall in excellent refinished condition less some play wear, finish checking and various dings/dents. Tuners replaced with Schallers, one small repaired top crack, pro re-fret and a new bridge (original included).
Modifications: Professionally refinished a long time ago, everything black-lights as if it were original. Tuners replaced with Schallers, one small repaired top crack, pro re-fret and a new bridge (original included).
Comments: Incredibly desirable and exceptionally great playing prewar Gibson archtop.
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