{"product_id":"gibson-custom-shop-1957-l-5-ces-reissue-electric-guitar-antique-natural-vos-with-hardshell-case","title":"Gibson Custom Shop 1957 L-5 CES Reissue Electric Guitar - Antique Natural VOS with Hardshell Case","description":"\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e-YOU ARE VIEWING PHOTOS OF THE ACTUAL GUITAR BEING SOLD!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis brand new 7 lb 10 oz Gibson will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy risk free with our 14 day - full refund, less shipping, return policy. Check out our shop policies for more details.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson Custom 1957 L-5 CES Reissue represents the very best of classic archtop design, bringing nearly a century of Gibson heritage into an instrument built for players who appreciate exceptional craftsmanship and expressive tone. Inspired by rare, original late-1950s examples and recreated using detailed 3D scans, it captures the elegant appearance and substantial feel of one of the most revered guitars in jazz history. Its carved AAA spruce top, carved AAA curly maple back, and solid AAA curly maple sides create a voice with warmth, clarity, and remarkable acoustic resonance. Whether you’re playing delicate chord melodies, rich jazz voicings, or fluid single-note lines, the Gibson Custom 1957 L-5 CES Reissue responds to every nuance with the refinement and depth that have made the L-5 a benchmark for archtop guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attention to detail continues throughout the instrument, from its seven-ply top binding and three-ply back binding to the three-piece maple neck with a walnut center strip. Shaped to an authentic 1957 profile, the neck feels solid and substantial, while the 25.5-inch scale length and bound ebony fingerboard provide a familiar foundation for expressive playing. Mother-of-pearl block inlays, intricate fingerboard purfling, and the distinctive bird’s-beak detail make the fingerboard a work of art in its own right, complemented by a five-ply bound headstock with a mother-of-pearl flowerpot inlay and Gibson logo. A Venetian cutaway opens up access to the upper frets, while the gold Kluson tuners, Historic Reissue ABR-1 bridge on a rosewood base, engraved L-5 tailpiece, and bound tortoiseshell pickguard complete the unmistakable vintage look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor amplified performance, the Gibson Custom 1957 L-5 CES Reissue features a pair of unpotted Custombucker pickups with Alnico 3 magnets, delivering a touch-sensitive response with rich, articulate warmth and the clarity needed for complex arrangements. Independent volume and tone controls make it easy to shape the voice to suit your playing, from mellow, rounded tones to a more pronounced and present sound. Finished with True Historic gold Top Hat knobs, light-gauge flatwound strings, and a Custom Shop hardshell case, this is an instrument built for musicians who value every detail, both heard and felt. Elegant, responsive, and crafted with heirloom-level care, the Gibson Custom 1957 L-5 CES Reissue is more than a tribute to a legendary guitar; it is a centerpiece for a lifetime of music. Available now at Haggerty's Music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures \/ Specs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries\u003c\/strong\u003e: Custom Shop 1957 L-5 CES Reissue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrientation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Right Handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e:  Antique Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBody\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"ul1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"li3\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody 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