1989 Gibson Custom Shop L-4 CES

This well preserved example of Gibson's classic L-4 model was built in Gibson's Custom Shop and inspected and signed by the renowned luthier James W. Hutchins. The comfortable 16" body and the ergonomic 24 3/4" scale length give this guitar a buttery, easy playing feel. It's especially well suited for Johnny Smith type chord-melody playing as left hand stretches are a breeze.

This model features a solid carved Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck, and an ebony fingeboard. Hardware includes an art deco style tailpiece, a pair of gold humbucking pickups, and a set of Gibson deluxe tuners.

Tonally, this guitar is a standout with a warm, rounded high end and a full, juicy midrange. The twin humbuckers beautifully reproduce the subtleties of this solid topped instrument resulting in a sublime amplified sound. Having matured for over twenty years, every note is sweet and clear, qualities that are rarely found in younger instruments.

The condition is excellent, with only a few small dings and some mild fret wear.

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