Gibson L-OO Original with Hardcase

The Gibson L-00 Original is a recreation of the classic "small body" acoustic guitar that was a mainstay of the company's early 20th-century lineup, particularly popular with blues and folk musicians. It is known for its comfortable size and focused, balanced tone, often described as having a woody or "honky" midrange that's excellent for fingerstyle playing.

This model is handcrafted in Bozeman, Montana, and includes a Gibson Hardshell Case for protection.

Key Features and Specifications

Body and Tone

• Body Shape: L-00 (A small, parlor-style body, also referred to as a "blues box").

• Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce

• Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany

  • This combination provides the warm, punchy, and articulate voice the L-00 is famous for, with remarkable projection for a small-bodied guitar.

• Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing

• Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer, typically in a Vintage Sunburst or Ebony finish, with a classic L-00 style pickguard.

• Aesthetics: Features vintage-inspired details like a classic white script Gibson logo on the headstock and subtle antiquing on the binding.

Neck and Playability

• Neck Material: Mahogany

• Neck Profile: Slim Taper

  • This profile is modern and fast-playing, offering a comfortable feel across the fretboard.

• Scale Length: 24.75 inches (The short scale length contributes to its warm tone and easier playability/bending).

• Fingerboard Material: Rosewood

• Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots

• Nut Material: Bone

• Nut Width: 1.725 inches

Hardware and Electronics

• Tuning Machines: Golden Age Nickel Tuners (often with a vintage open-gear look)

• Bridge: Rosewood Rectangle, closed slot

• Pickup System: LR Baggs VTC (Volume and Tone Control)

  • This undersaddle pickup system provides natural, dynamic amplified sound, with volume and tone controls discreetly mounted just inside the soundhole.

• Saddle and Bridge Pins: Bone nut and TUSQ bridge pins.