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Gibson 1957 L-5 CES Reissue Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

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Gibson / Reissue / vintage-inspired

Gibson 1957 L-5 CES Reissue Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Vintage Sunburst

$10,999

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Last observed 28 Oct 2026. Confirm current availability with the seller.

Brand in listing
Gibson
Category
Electric guitar
Condition
Not specified by the source
Source country
US
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Classic Tone - The Gibson 1957 L-5 CES Reissue Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Vintage Sunburst Finish Few guitars carry the legacy of the Gibson L-5. Introduced in the early 1920s during the Lloyd Loar era, it has been embraced by influential country artists, jazz legends, rockabilly pioneers, and blues masters alike. Now, Gibson Custom returns this iconic model to its core lineup with the 1957 L-5 CES Reissue. Developed from advanced 3D scans of rare late-50s originals, it faithfully captures the look, feel, and tone of the vintage instruments that inspired it. The 1957 L-5 CES Reissue features a carved AAA spruce top, along with a carved book-matched AAA curly maple back and solid AAA curly maple sides. Its fully carved construction delivers exceptional resonance, depth, and responsiveness whether played acoustically or amplified. The Venetian cutaway provides effortless upper-fret access, while the seven-ply top binding and three-ply back binding showcase the extensive craftsmanship required to build each instrument. A 25.5” scale three-piece neck, crafted from curly maple with a walnut center strip, is joined to the body with a traditional dovetail joint. Its Authentic 1957 L-5 neck profile is based on scans of original examples, delivering a substantial vintage-inspired playing feel. The four-ply bound ebony fretboard features 20 medium jumbo frets, elegant purfling, a bird’s beak extension, and mother-of-pearl block inlays. The five-ply bound headstock is adorned with a mother-of-pearl flowerpot inlay and Gibson logo. A Corian nut, gold Kluson Sealfast tuners, and rear stinger complete the vintage-correct specification. Additional appointments include a gold Historic Reissue ABR-1 bridge on a rosewood base, a gold L-5 tailpiece with silver inserts and engraved “L-5” details, and a five-ply bound tortoiseshell pickguard. Electronics consist of two unpotted Custombucker pickups with Alnico 3 magnets, controlled by individual volume and tone controls fitted w

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