Gibson L-00 Original, Ebony Overview
Gibson L-00 Original Overview by GAK.
A new year, a new decade and a fantastic new Gibson Guitars product lineup that is sure to have something for everyone. After a very successful relaunch in 2019, the Gibson Montana range has drawn inspiration from it's roots while offering the very best in modern luthiery technques to deliver a true modern classic. Adding to the infamous Gibson Acoustic J-45 series you now have the Gibson '50s J-45 Original in Vintage Sunburst and Ebony, The Gibson '60s J-45 Original in Ebony and Wine Red plus the highly anticipated Gibson Slash J-45 in Vermillion Burst and November Burst. A few additions to the Jumbo lineup such as the Gibson J-185 Original, the Gibson SJ200 Original available in Antique Natural and Vintage Sunburst and the Custom Shop year specific Gibson 1957 SJ200 availbale in Antique Natural and Vintage Sunburst. Other notable additions are the Gibson Southern Jumbo Original, Gibson Hummingbird Original and the Gibson '50s LG-2 to name a few.
Gibson was a pioneer in the development of small body guitars in the beginning of the 1900s with its L-Series Small Body acoustics. These smaller Gibsons deliver a tonality that is best described in Gibson's 1934 catalog as a sound of perfect balance. The L-00 Original, while achieving all the advantages of an acoustic that is comfortable to play in your home, still produces Gibson's rich full sound. The new L-00 Original features a classic white script Gibson logo, subtle antiquing on the top and back binding, and Golden Age nickel tuners.
Gibson L-00 Original Specs:
- Neck
- Material: Mahogany
- Profile: Slim Taper
- Scale Length: 24.75
- Fingerboard Radius: 12
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Number Of Frets: 19
- Frets: Standard
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1.725
- Joint: Compound Dovetail
- Body
- Body Shape: L-00
- Top: Sitka Spruce
- Back: Mahogany
- Side: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional hand scalloped X-bracing
- Binding: single-ply top, single-ply back
- Finish: Nitro
- Hardware
- Finish: Nickel
- Bridge: Rectangle, closed slot
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Tuning: Golden Age
- Pickguard: L-00
- Truss Rod Cover: Black
- Bridge Pins: Tusq
- Electronics
- Pickup: LR Baggs VTC
- Controls: Volume and Tone
- Miscellaneous
- Strings: .12, .16, .24, .32, .42, .53
- Case: Hardcase
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit