Gibson Acoustic L-00 Original Acoustic-Electric Guitar, Ebony

Small-bodied guitar with Sitka spruce top, mahogany back/sides, and LR Baggs VTC acoustic pickup and controls | Item ID: OCSBL0EB

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Description

In the pantheon of acoustic marvels, the Gibson Acoustic L-00 Original design holds a storied place. This guitar's journey traces back to the 1930s, a period when blues and folk music found their amplifiers in smaller-bodied instruments. The L-00 Original pays homage to those blues-box ancestors with every finely crafted detail.

Holding pride of place on the L-00 is a top of bound Sitka Spruce, well-known for its responsiveness and sonic fidelity. Complementing this is the guitar's back and sides, beautifully composed of bound Mahogany. These choices in tonewoods are not just historically accurate but resonate with a combination of warmth and clarity that has been a hallmark of the L-00. Ensuring the tonal qualities remain intact is the traditional hand scalloped X-bracing; an architect of sound stability.

Peeking at the ornamentation, we find the simplicity of Mother-of-Pearl dots on a Rosewood fingerboard, which, when coupled with the ebony finish, offers an understated elegance. Supporting the strings and tonewoods is a Mahogany neck featuring a slim taper profile. This design choice, while nodding to the past, facilitates a modern playability over the span of 19 standard frets.

The L-00 isn't merely an acoustic; it's also electric. Nestled inside is the LR Baggs VTC electronics system, offering volume and tone controls that subtly capture and amplify the guitar’s natural timbre.

Completing this guitar is the illustrious Ebony finish, elegantly glossed with nitrocellulose lacquer for both aesthetic appeal and graceful aging.

This Gibson Acoustic L-00 isn't just a reiteration but a reimagining of history, an instrument that captures the essence of Gibson's legacy while echoing modern requirements and aesthetic leanings.

Highlights

  • Historic L-00 Design with Modern Updates
  • Top Crafted from Bound Sitka Spruce
  • Bound Mahogany Back and Sides
  • Rosewood Fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl Dots
  • Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
  • Integrated LR Baggs VTC Electronics
  • Golden Age Tuning Machines
  • Stunning Ebony Gloss Nitrocellulose Finish

Specifications

Top Material: Sitka Spruce, Bound
Back/Sides Material: Mahogany, Bound
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Fingerboard Radius: 12"
Fingerboard Inlay: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
Body Shape: 00
Fret: 19, Standard
Neck Profile: Slim Taper
Scale Length: 24.75"
Tuning Machines: Golden Age
Nut: Bone, 1.724"
Bracing: Traditional Hand Scalloped X-Bracing
Electronics: LR Baggs VTC
Controls: Volume, Tone
Bridge: Rectangle Closed Slot, Bone Saddle
Finish: Ebony, Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Case: Gibson Hardshell

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