American Electric Guitar, Gibson Incorported, Kalamazoo, 1957, Model L-5 CES

Description:

American Electric Guitar, Gibson Incorported, Kalamazoo, 1957, Model L-5 CES, labeled STYLE L5 CES, GIBSON GUITAR, NUMBER A24614 IS HEREBY, GUARANTEED..., etc., the headstock with GIBSON and torch pearl inlay, length of back 21 in., width of lower bout 17 1/8 in., with original case.
Estimate $11,000-16,000

Excellent condition, surface check on back, sides, and headstock face. Small impact finish chip on treble side, lower bout. All gold plating very good-excellent. No cracks or repairs in body. Top very clean. Original case in excellent condition. Mounted with very good replica pickguard, original in fair condition separate. Finish clean all around, showing grain texture of wood.