This gorgeous “Crimson Series” Wes Montgomery L5 is in very near mint condition, with no fret grooves, no dings/dents/cracks, etc.. It includes the factory case and certificate on “Crimson-ness” authenticity. Inside the body are 2 labels- the vintage type orange label and a master Builder hand signed label. The woods are simply beautiful, and well figured. This is a stunning example and ready for your next performance.With the Wes Montgomery L-5 CES, the Gibson Custom Shop’s Crimson Division, which specializes in high-quality archtop guitars, now presents an authentic reissue of Montgomery’s beloved guitar down to the smallest detail.
The classic 17″ Hollow Body electric guitar does not compromise on solid premium hardware. In addition to the famous Gibson L-5 tailpiece in gold-plated and nickel-plated design including model engraving, a Gibson Floating ABR-1 is used, which is mounted on a rosewood base. The tuning mechanisms for the Wes Montgomery L-5 CES were world-famous M6 tuners from Schaller, a traditional German manufacturer.
The back and sides are made of heavily grained, solid curly maple, while the hand-carved top is made of solid spruce and is responsible for the vibrant, transparent sound of the Wes Montgomery L-5CES. The neck is also made of strongly figured maple and carries a noble precious wood fretboard with 20 frets and mother-of-pearl blocks to mark the layers.
The pickup is a Gibson ’57 Classic Humbucker on the neck, which delivers authentic PAF sound. With its moderate output and warm transparency, it is the ideal companion for expressive jazz lines that are transmitted to the amplifier with natural dynamics.
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Features:
Manufacturer: Gibson
Series: Custom Shop Crimson Division
Design: Hollow Body
Top: Spruce
Back & Sides: Maple
Solid Centre Block: No
Binding: 7-lagig, W/B/W/B/W/B/W
Neck: 5-ply, Maple/Walnut
Neck Construction: Bolt-on
Neck Profile: Rounded
Fretboard: Ebony
Number of Frets: 20
Fretboard Inlays: Block
Scale in mm: 648
Pickup: H
Manufacturer pickups: Gibson
Neck Pickup: ’57 Classic Humbucker
Piezo Pickup: No
Active pickups: No
Coil-splitting: No
Control: Vol, Tone
Number of Strings: 6
Bridge: Gibson ABR
Tailpiece: Gibson L-5 Tailpiece
Tuners: Schaller M6
Strap Button: Standard
Hardware: Gold
Finish: Nitrocellulose
Colour: Vintage Sunburst
Country of Origin: USA
Factory Tuning: Standard E
Gigbag included: No
Case included: Yes
Certificate: Yes