The bridge has uncompensated string slots on its underside and there was a nut adapter in the case. The pickguard and tailpiece have the patent number on them, and the serial number is written beneath the base of the bridge. It appears to be all original with the possible exception of the nut. Notes: Erik McIntyre, the current owner of serial number 86905 comments: “It’s my understanding that this guitar has been sitting in its case since the 1970s. Original short bound pickguard with patent number Hardware: Gold-plated metal parts including wrap-over tailpiece and Waverly three-on-a-strip tuners with engraved base plate and pearl buttons, mounted so that the cog is positioned below the worm gear. Source: Arlan Ettinger of Guernsey Auctions Notes: This unusual L-5 has a 12-fret neck and was likely a special custom order item (label marked “SPC L-5) Hardware: Gold-plated metal parts including short wrap-over tailpiece and Waverly three-on-a-strip tuners. Neck/fingerboard: 20 fret fingerboard with pointed end and dot inlays from the third fret Notes: This L-5 originally belonged to guitarist Les Paul Hardware: Gold-plated metal parts including wrap-over tailpiece and Waverly three-on-a-strip tuners. Neck/fingerboard: 20 fret fingerboard with pointed end, dot inlays from the third fret Notes: The tuners and bridge have been replaced Hardware: Gold-plated metal parts including wrap-over tailpiece. Neck/fingerboard: 19 fret fingerboard with square end, wide pearloid block inlays from the third fretīody: Maple back and sides, repaired top crack Headstock: Horizontal ‘Gibson’ script logo, trussrod cover engraved with the name ‘Joseph Martori’ If an instrument appears in one of our picture galleries this is noted beneath the serial number Note that the serial number indicates the date at which the instrument was shipped rather than its date of manufactureĪll examples have maple back and sides unless otherwise indicated The shipping dates listed below relate to the instrument’s serial number and are based on information provided in Spann’s Guide To Gibson by Joseph E.
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