• Front of Gibson L-5 Archtop Acoustic Guitar

    This 1939 Gibson L-5 been well-loved over the years, and still retains its classic features and elegant styling. It has a natural finish on its double-bound 17" body, with a spruce top with bound f-holes. It has a maple back, sides, and a two-piece neck. The bound ebony fingerboard is adorned with block inlays. Features include a Brazilian rosewood bridge, the L-5 tailpiece and Kluson Sealfast tuners. This guitar makes an ideal shop candidate for restoration. NO CASE. Made in Kalamazoo, USA.


    This product is in Project Condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Extra holes drilled for for strap buttons, previous refret, inlays cracked, stinger is delaminating, etc. Needs refret, humidification, cleaning, a pickguard, new nut, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)

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  • Neck joint of Gibson L-5 Archtop Acoustic Guitar
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN EA-5129 FON 317?-5
  • 1939
  • Natural finish
  • Double bound 17" body
  • Carved spruce top, bound f-holes
  • W-b-w-b top purfling
  • Parallel bracing
  • Maple back, sides and 2-piece neck
  • Bound ebony fingerboard, purflings and block inlays
  • 20 frets, 1-3/4" nut, 25-1/2" scale
  • L-5 tailpiece
  • Missing pickguard, bracket still attached
  • Adjustable rosewood bridge
  • Kluson Sealfast tuners, keystone buttons
  • Gold hardware
  • Bound and purfled headstock features logo and flowerpot inlays
  • Reverse headstock features stinger
  • NO CASE
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA

Gibson L-5 Archtop Acoustic Guitar (1939)

Gibson L-5 Archtop Acoustic Guitar (1939)

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Used

SKU: 45U-222105

$4,000 USD
$4,000.00 USD
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This 1939 Gibson L-5 been well-loved over the years, and still retains its classic features and elegant styling. It has a natural finish on its double-bound 17" body, with a spruce top with bound f-holes. It has a maple back, sides, and a two-piece neck. The bound ebony fingerboard is adorned with block inlays. Features include a Brazilian rosewood bridge, the L-5 tailpiece and Kluson Sealfast tuners. This guitar makes an ideal shop candidate for restoration. NO CASE. Made in Kalamazoo, USA.

This product is in Project Condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Extra holes drilled for for strap buttons, previous refret, inlays cracked, stinger is delaminating, etc. Needs refret, humidification, cleaning, a pickguard, new nut, etc. (This item is sold As-Is)
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More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN EA-5129 FON 317?-5
  • 1939
  • Natural finish
  • Double bound 17" body
  • Carved spruce top, bound f-holes
  • W-b-w-b top purfling
  • Parallel bracing
  • Maple back, sides and 2-piece neck
  • Bound ebony fingerboard, purflings and block inlays
  • 20 frets, 1-3/4" nut, 25-1/2" scale
  • L-5 tailpiece
  • Missing pickguard, bracket still attached
  • Adjustable rosewood bridge
  • Kluson Sealfast tuners, keystone buttons
  • Gold hardware
  • Bound and purfled headstock features logo and flowerpot inlays
  • Reverse headstock features stinger
  • NO CASE
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
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