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2003 Gibson Custom Shop L-5CES "Wes Montgomery" Sunburst w/OHSC

$9,995.00

2003 Gibson Custom Shop L-5CES "Wes Montgomery" Sunburst w/OHSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

The Guitar Is In Very Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Made In Nashville, TN, USA

"Cello Grade" Solid Spruce Top In Sunburst Finish Shows Minor Playwear Throughout Including Some Cosmetic Marks, Dings And Scratches (As Shown)

Flamed Maple Back And Sides

X-Bracing

Classic '57 Pickup

Gold ABR-1 Bridge With Ebony Base

Gold "Wes Montgomery L-5" Tailpiece

Rounded Venetian Cutaway

7-Ply Binding

Ebony Fingerboard With Mother-Of-Pearl Block Inlays 

Original Frets Show Some Playwear, But Are In Very Good Playable Condition (See Photos)

Gold Gibson Tuners 

Flowerpot Headstock Inlay

Scale Length: 25.5"

Weight: 7lbs 4oz

Nut Width: 1.70"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .83"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: .99"

Missing COT And Case Candy

Comes With Original Hardshell Case (As Shown)

 

The 2003 Gibson Custom Shop L-5 Wes Montgomery is a masterfully built archtop that embodies Gibson’s finest jazz guitar craftsmanship. Featuring a carved spruce top, beautifully figured maple back and sides, and a single ’57 Classic humbucker in the neck position, it delivers the warm, rich tones favored by the legendary Wes Montgomery. With its elegant multi-ply binding, gold hardware, and premium ebony fingerboard, this 17-inch hollowbody offers both timeless visual appeal and exceptional playability.