1980 Gibson L5-S Sunburst
Description
1980 Gibson L5-S
This Gibson L5-S is in great condition, all original and with almost no wear. The L5-S was the first high end jazz solid body. It was first demonstrated at the 1972 summer NAMM show. As the name suggests it was related to the L5 archtop electric acoustic - sharing many features; single-cutaway body (though less sharp horn), ebony fingerboard with block inlays, flowerpot headstock inlay, L-5 tailpiece with contrasting silver on gold and the multilayer binding throughout.
It was Gibson's most prestigious solid body (and therefore expensive, with a couple exceptions). Prices were typically 30-40% more than the other high end Gibson solid bodies; the Les Paul Recording, LP Custom and SG Custom.
This Gibson L5-S is in great condition, all original and with almost no wear. The L5-S was the first high end jazz solid body. It was first demonstrated at the 1972 summer NAMM show. As the name suggests it was related to the L5 archtop electric acoustic - sharing many features; single-cutaway body (though less sharp horn), ebony fingerboard with block inlays, flowerpot headstock inlay, L-5 tailpiece with contrasting silver on gold and the multilayer binding throughout.
It was Gibson's most prestigious solid body (and therefore expensive, with a couple exceptions). Prices were typically 30-40% more than the other high end Gibson solid bodies; the Les Paul Recording, LP Custom and SG Custom.