Gibson L-5 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Gibson L-5 is a hollow body guitar first produced in 1923 by the Gibson Guitar Corporation, then of Kalamazoo, Michigan. The first guitar to feature F-holes, the L-5 was designed under the direction of acoustical engineer and designer Lloyd Loar, and has been in production ever since.
Gibson L-5 1939 - 1958 - Reverb
WEBOriginally built by legendary Gibson luthier, Lloyd Loar, the Gibson L-5 is an extremely collectible acoustic archtop. The earliest L-5s are the most prized, but later examples like those from the '50s are still very highly regarded instruments. Starting in 1939, a …
1978 Custom L-5 CES - Gibson
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Gibson Custom L-5 CES Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Sweetwater
WEBThe Gibson Custom L-5 CES hollowbody combines beautiful maple back and sides with a carved spruce top, complete with a maple/walnut neck topped with an ebony fretboard. The spruce top complements these nicely, balancing …
The History of the Gibson L-5 | GuitarPlayer
WEBMay 9, 2023 · Recognized as the world’s first f-hole archtop, the Gibson L-5 story begins around a century ago with Lloyd Loar – a talented musician and acoustic engineer whose revolutionary designs left an indelible mark on Gibson’s history.
The Gibson L-5 | Vintage Guitar® magazine
WEBThe Gibson L-5 is all this and more. Originally conceived by acoustic engineer Lloyd Loar, the L-5 was the first guitar with design principles incorporated from carved instruments of the cello family. It represented a complete break from existing guitar design.
Gibson L-5
WEBWelcome to the Pre-War Gibson L-5 Owners’ Club. This website is dedicated to the acoustic L-5s that Gibson produced prior to World War II, with special emphasis on the original 16-inch model (surely one of the most beautiful guitars ever made!).
1978 Custom L 5 CES Wine Red | Best Guitars - Gibson
WEBHaving resided for many years alongside other coveted vintage instruments in the Gibson Vault, this beautiful 1978 L-5 CES is finished in Wine Red and features a Venetian cutaway and a custom-inlaid headstock with a floral design.
Gibson L5 Archtop Acoustic Guitar >> Vintage Guitar and Bass
WEBThis 1953 Gibson L-5CN is one of just four shipped by Gibson that year. At the time this was the top of the line, most expensive 17-inch archtop made by Gibson, due to the cutaway and the necessity for the absolute best woods because of the natural finish.
Gibson L-5 1934 - 1938 - Reverb
WEBThe Gibson L-5 is one of most iconic acoustic archtop guitars ever made. An important dividing line in its history is 1934, when the body enlarged from 16" wide to 17" wide. Some 16" models continued in production, and the earlier smaller bodied specimens are considered more valuable.