{"product_id":"gibson-l4-ces-usa-1997","title":"Gibson L-4 CES - USA 1997","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a 1997 Gibson L-4 CES in Cherry with gold hardware, a refined electric archtop developed as Gibson’s response to the evolving needs of working jazz musicians seeking warmth, clarity, and comfort in a more manageable format than the larger L-5. Combining a slightly smaller body with carved top construction and electric pickups, the L-4 CES strikes a balance between traditional acoustic character and modern amplified performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example delivers a rich, rounded tone with excellent note separation and dynamic response, making it particularly well suited to both traditional and contemporary jazz styles. Strung with flatwound strings, it offers a smooth, controlled feel and a warm, focused voice straight out of the case, with strong fundamentals and clear articulation across the fingerboard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe neck profile is comfortable and easy to navigate, allowing for relaxed chord work and fluid lead playing, while the fully hollow construction provides a lively and responsive acoustic presence even before amplification.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition is excellent with only minor signs of player wear, and the guitar presents cleanly throughout as a well-maintained example. Comes with its original Gibson hard shell case.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1997\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gibson L-4 CES \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cherry\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e: Carved spruce top, carved maple back \u0026amp; sides (hollowbody archtop)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ebony\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.5\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePickups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Gibson humbuckers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original hard shell case included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53839158673727,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G88869702","price":4997.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/26027-1.webp?v=1782095089","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/gibson-l4-ces-usa-1997","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}