{"product_id":"vintage-gibson-l5-usa-1939","title":"SOLD - Vintage Gibson L-5 - USA 1939","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lZ0uJdlDQfU?si=tbrOln_pebLmAM0d\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHere is a highly significant 1939 Gibson L-5, one of the most iconic and important archtop guitars from Gibson’s golden era. First introduced in 1922, the L-5 became Gibson’s flagship archtop, known for its carved construction, refined tonal balance, and exceptional craftsmanship. By 1939, it was fully established as a professional standard, representing some of the finest acoustic instrument building of the period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example features a carved spruce top with maple back and sides, along with period-correct parallel bracing introduced in 1939 to support the top’s response and projection. It also includes the desirable natural\/blonde finish option from the same year, a rare variation with only a small percentage of L-5s produced in this finish, making it particularly collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis guitar remains largely original aside from a replacement pickguard, retaining its authentic vintage character. It shows light wear consistent with age, including minor marks and small nicks, along with a professional side repair where a D’Armond pickup was previously installed, now restored and structurally stable while maintaining full acoustic integrity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTonally, it delivers a rich, balanced archtop voice with a clear, singing treble, focused midrange, and warm, controlled low end. It is highly responsive and dynamic, with excellent projection and clarity in both solo and ensemble contexts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt comes complete with its original Lifton hard case with orange racing stripes, along with the original raincoat-style case cover. A rare and highly collectible pre-war Gibson L-5 that combines history, tone, and craftsmanship in one exceptional instrument.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1939\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e: L-5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Material: Nitrocellulose Lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNeck\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maple \/ Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/strong\u003e: Maple \/ Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale\u003c\/strong\u003e: 25.5\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original Brazilian Rosewood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuners\u003c\/strong\u003e: Original Klusons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCase\u003c\/strong\u003e: OHSC with original ‘raincoat’\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Reemes Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53838852784447,"sku":"RMC-MUS-G69595372","price":5999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/7535\/9039\/files\/Vintage_Gibson_L-5_-_USA_1939.png?v=1782094808","url":"https:\/\/www.reemesmusic.com\/products\/vintage-gibson-l5-usa-1939","provider":"Reemes Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}