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[SN 72558136] USED Gibson / 1978 L-5 CES Sunburst [05]

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Gibson / 1978 · vintage, per listing

[SN 72558136] USED Gibson / 1978 L-5 CES Sunburst [05]

$11,835

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

Brand in listing
Gibson
Category
Electric guitar
Condition
Used
Source country
JP
Year in seller's title
1978
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Seller's description

A 1978 Gibson L-5 CES has just arrived!! Serial No.: 72558136; this is a 1978 model. The L-5 was originally designed by Lloyd Loar and released in 1922 as an acoustic archtop guitar. It has continued to evolve with changes to its specifications over the years, and the electric version has been favored by many famous guitarists, led by jazz guitar virtuoso Wes Montgomery. The body is constructed entirely of solid wood, with a spruce top and maple sides and back. Featuring multi-binding, an ebony fingerboard, block inlays, and gold hardware, this guitar boasts a truly luxurious appearance at first glance. The pickups are stamped, numbered PAFs. The pots have been replaced with 1966-era models. The pickup rings have also been replaced, and there are additional mounting screw holes on the body. The tuning machines have been replaced once, and the screw holes have been filled. The top of the body had a crack, which has been repaired. There are also several repaired holes resulting from the relocation of the strap pins. Other modifications include replacement of the nut, frets, knobs, bridge, jack plate, and pickguard. Although it features replacement parts and shows signs of use, playability is excellent. Please consider this opportunity. * Comes with a standard case Condition Grade: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use Country of Manufacture: USA Year of Manufacture: 1978 Serial Number: 72558136 Case: Gig case Weight: 3.44 kg Remaining Fret Wear: Approximately 70%–80% Truss Rod: Ample play in both tightening and loosening directions Neck Condition: Good Notes: The only included accessories are those shown in the photos. * As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance. * Any measurements listed for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and are subject

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