Gibson L-5

The Gibson L-5 is a carved-top archtop guitar introduced in the early 1920s and developed under the direction of the engineer Lloyd Loar. It has a spruce top and maple back and sides, f-holes, a slim neck and an elegant, restrained decoration, and its design produced a strong, even and well balanced acoustic sound that made it the standard instrument for jazz and dance-band guitarists. It has been made in many versions, including electric cutaway models, and it is generally regarded as one of the most important guitars Gibson has built.

Gibson L-5

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