Gibson L-5 - Wikipedia
The 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.
The History of the Gibson L-5 | GuitarPlayer
May 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.
Gibson L-5 - Reverb
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1978 Custom L-5 CES - Gibson
Having 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 Custom L-5 CES Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Sweetwater
The 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 tonal response and enhancing note definition.
The Gibson L-5 | Vintage Guitar® magazine
The 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 1934 - 1938 - Reverb
The 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.
1978 Custom L 5 CES Wine Red | Best Guitars - Gibson
Having 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.
Vintage 1954 Gibson L-5CES - Scotty Moore Vibes - Killer - Reverb
Vintage 1954 Gibson L-5CES ! Get your Scotty Moore on!! One of a mere 30 sunburst L-5CES guitars to ship in 1954, this is an incredible instrument and a very rare and highly collectable piece of Gibson history. This L-5 saw quite a few bandstands in it's day. This killer L-5CES is player priced and priced to SELL.
Gibson L-5
Welcome 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!).