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A unique opportunity to own one of the most legendary jazz guitars of all time – a 1940 Gibson L-5, built in Kalamazoo during Gibson’s golden era. This is pre-war craftsmanship at its purest: a handbuilt archtop with resonance, dynamics, and elegance that can no longer be replicated in today’s production.

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Gibson L-5 – 1940 – Pre-War Archtop – Handbuilt in Kalamazoo, USA

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kr100,000.00

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Specifications:

Year: 1940
Model: Gibson L-5 (Advanced, 17" body)
Top: Hand-carved spruce
Back & Sides: Hand-carved flamed maple
Fingerboard: Ebony with block inlays
Neck: Maple, 20 frets
Finish: Original nitrocellulose – [Natural]
Bridge: Adjustable Rosewood
Tailpiece: Original.
Hardware: Nickel/chrome

Condition:

Excellent condition for its age, with beautiful patina and natural relic.
No structural damage; well maintained over the decades.
Fully playable with low action and even intonation.

Tone & Playability:
A warm, full, and articulate tone with powerful projection – perfect for jazz, swing, and acoustic solo work. The large 17-inch body delivers both depth and clarity, while the hand-carved spruce top responds with a dynamic range that only 80+ years of natural aging can produce.

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