$9499 - Peter Leitch's 1972 Gibson L-5CES Natural Archtop Legendary Jazz Guitarist

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his is your chance to own a piece of Jazz Guitar History. I am helping the family of Legendary Jazz Guitarist Peter Leitch sell his guitars and gear. Peter was a mainstay of the NY jazz scene since the 1980s. He recorded with Woody Shaw, Oscar Peterson, John Hicks, Pepper Adams, and many others. He was a truly brilliant musician.


This is Peter's L5 as featured on many of his records. He played this guitar exclusively starting in 1980 until he was gifted a Hofner AZ Award by German Jazz Guitar Legend Atilla Zoller. This guitar was featured on many of Peter's records in the 1980s/90s, including the famous Woody Shaw record, "Solid." This L5 is in a Rare natural finish, with original Seal-Fast tuners , new nut, new frets and full set up by an esteemed New York luthier. Original pickups. As the playwear indicates, Peter played this guitar daily for years and as a result, it sounds and feels incredible. One of the best L5s I've ever played. Serial Number #725583


As noted in Peter's autobiography, he dropped this guitar one day while practicing and it created a crack in the side. He never sought to repair it, and it sat broken in the case until now, where a master luthier in NYC has repaired it. It doesn't affect the playability or longevity of the guitar, but there is a visual reminder of the crack. The guitar body is completely stable and the repair is warrantied.


The neck and back have intense finish wear from Peter's hands and body. The body has aged into a beautiful "amber" finish. The guitar is stunning, historical, and sounds great. The real deal. I cannot think of a better guitar for a Peter Leitch admirer to own.

This guitar ships from NYC to anywhere in the world. Please message me with any questions.