1936 Gibson L-5 Sunburst

Adrian Utley (Portishead) - 1936 Gibson L-5 archtop guitar, made in USA, ser. no. 94392; Body: figured maple back and sides and spruce top, minor hairline showing to centre top beneath tailpeice, light checking throughout, minor dings and marks as expected for age; Neck: sunburst finished maple, light wear throughout; Fretboard: ebony with pearl block position markers; Frets: good, refret; Electrics: working, rare 1940s McCarty pickguard installed (missing tone control); Hardware: good; Case: original hard case; Overall condition: good

*Used for later projects. Fitted with a rare 1940s McCarty pick guard pickup. A standard reissue guard is included in the sale