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Jordan Guitars
37 Clarence StreetLeicesterLE1 3RWUnited Kingdom
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USD$9,000

Description

In the Wes Montgomery, Gibson has created a guitar with inherent quality, versatility, and a rich, impressive appearance. It has gained the highest acclaim from professional musicians. Like the legend whose name it wears, it is destined for history. Guitarists everywhere have sung the praises of the comfortable neck, fast easy action, and quick response. Just like its predecessor, the L-5 CES, the Wes Montgomery has a carved spruce top with highly figured maple back, rims, and a 5-piece maple neck. This model features a '57 Classic reissue humbucking pickup placed in the neck position so that anyone playing it can achieve the Wes tone. One '57 Classic reissue humbucker Gold hardware 25-3/4" scale Ebony fingerboard 20 frets Trapeze inlay Custom multi-ply black/white/black binding Carved spruce top This is a collectors dream.

About L-5

The Gibson L-5 is a high-end archtop jazz-style guitar first introduced in 1922. Known for its warm tone and smooth playability, it features a carved spruce top, maple body, and an ebony fretboard. The L-5 has been used by many famous jazz guitarists and continues to be a popular choice among professionals.