1972 or 73 Gibson L-5 CES  

The electric version of this jazz icon was introduced in 1951. 
Price: $ 6,500.00
Reduced from: $ 8,500.00

The electric version of this jazz icon was introduced in 1951.  This beautiful example, as with several Gibson’s can be dated by our friends at Guitar Center as a 71 another local dealer as a 72, but we figure this to be a late 72 or early 73.  (Serial #967638) From Wes Montgomery to Pat Metheny, jazz greats have made magic on Gibson L-5’s.  Alex Skonik, the metal shredder from Testament began his new career in Jazz with an L-5 and now heads the Alex Skolnik trio.  According to the books, she has carved top and back.  Bound ebony fret board with mother of pearl block inlays.  Gold hardware, with original trapeze, gold sealed machine heads and original inlayed  bridge.  Minimal wear but she is missing her pick guard.  Non original case included.