1973 Gibson L-5s Restoration

[Gilpy]

Thanks everybody for the nice comments!
The L-5s is a model that I think most of us have heard of but few have played. There aren't a lot of them out there. The construction is kind of strange, with all that bling on a solid body and the wide bindings. I think the original model with the low impedence pickups has to be one of the most misguided (and ugly) Gibsons ever.
But I'm happy to say that this particular one is a real joy to play and sounds great. The workmanship and detail is excellent all around. The neck is just a perfect medium Gibson neck, and it's kind of cool to look down and see those big inlays and fancy binding. I like old guitars, and I can feel the history in this one.

[Gilpy]

Great stuff. The Gotoh Stealth tuners are hilarious.

Thanks! that's exactly the effect I was going for!

[2bornot2bop]

Skills!

[Jimmy blue note]

There's nothing better than an instrument that you've made a part of you. One of a kind and stunning.
Now play it until it unlocks every musical mystery there is. Have fun! Well done!