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1995 Gibson L-5 CES Wes Montgomery

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Serial #: 91305806, orange label. Master Model label signed 6/23/95 by Jim Triggs

Body size at lower bout: 17", Scale length: 25 1/2" Nut: 1 11/16"

Finish: Tobacco sunburst finish, nitrocellulose lacquer type.

Materials: Solid bookmatched handcarved fine grain spruce top; solid handcarved bookmatched AAA tiger-flame maple back and sides with Venetian cutaway; tiger flame maple neck with walnut centerstripes; solid ebony fingerboard with block mother of pearl inlays; abalone torch and headstock logo; 5-ply body and neck binding; bound f-holes; solid bone nut.

Hardware: Hardware includes gold Gibson humbucking pickup, 5-ply bound tortoise pickguard; Gibson gold speed volume and tone knobs; engraved gold tailpiece with Wes Mongomery nameplate; gold Kluson Sealfast tuners, compensated adjustable gold tuneamatic bridge with inlaid foot; adjustable truss rod.

Notes: At the top of virtually everyones' short list, the great Wes Montgomery was arguably the most influential jazz guitarist of the 1960's. Introduced in 1993, this version of the legendary L-5CES is a faithful rendition of the master's own instrument, built with the single humbucking pickup in just the right place.

This superb example is in immaculate 100% original condition with all factory hardware, and is without cracks, pick, buckle or thumbwear. The tiger flame maple back, sides and neck are handsomely figured, with symmetrically bookmatched flame. Neck is a classic "D" profile, neither too skinny nor overly full, and the fretwork is high and perfectly crowned. Tone is warm, rich and sweet, and the body is just a tad lighter than the standard CES. An instant classic, and a fitting tribute to the Man With the Golden Thumb.

Setup: This instrument is strung with medium gauge roundwound nickel strings (.013-.056). The guitar will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. String action is set at 5/64" to 6/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief. The action may be lowered or raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge.

Case: Original brown Gibson logo plush hardshell case.

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