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Gibson 1983 guitar and bass catalog. Page 17. Second of a two-page spread on Gibson Custom guitars, with details of the L-5CES. In 1983, the US list price for the L-5CES was $2699.
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Jersey City, New Jersey, 073**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$12000
A near flawless 1976 Gibson L-5 lovingly cared for. The only sign of age is fading on the pickup covers. No dings, chips, or scratches. All original including the case and even a 70??s era patch cord. Plays beautifully as you would expect from an L-5 made in Kalamazoo Serial Number I believe is 00 204608 but the last two are hard to read accurately Sale includes (unused) padded leather gig bag, (Levy's) and padded leather strap with neck string attachment. There is no pin at the base of ... more
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$12495
This is a really cool Arch Top that's an exceedingly unusual special order model L-5CES from 1968. It's got a gorgeous rich Honey Sunburst finish over a nice grainy ??carved?? spruce top w / a round "Venetian" cutaway. It's maple back & sides are outstandingly flamey. Its beautiful full feeling & playing 5 piece maple neck sports 1 of the last Black Stingers w / out a volute. Its got a white bound Ebony fingerboard w / beautiful pearl block inlays. You get a killer variety of jazz tones ... more
Thousand Oaks, California, 913**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$9995
Vintage! 1974 Gibson Custom L-5 CES Electric Archtop Guitar Honey Burst + OHSC
Google us! Lovies Guitar Shop Lovies Guitars is excited to present this Vintage 1974 Gibson Custom L-5 CES Electric Archtop Hollowbody Guitar with a Honey Burst Finish! One of Gibson's classiest full-body electric guitars, the L-5 CES (Cutaway Electric Spanish) was a company mainstay for many years, and a particular favorite of many jazz and classic R&B players. This example is from the early ... more
Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$11500
Up for sale, a 1994 Gibson L-5 CES archtop in excellent condition, 100% original save for a Bigsby B6 vibrato and complete with the original hardshell case. A premium example of the L-5 CES model from an era that's increasingly highly regarded, this Gibson is emblematic of the high level of craftsmanship afforded Gibson's premium legacy archtop models. This example is hand-dated and signed by Gibson luminary James "Hutch" Hutchins. With a tenure at Gibson that began in 1963 and spanned 45 years,... more
Chicago, Illinois, 606**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
$495
Vintage Correct Parts is proud to offer, for your consideration, A completely original and fantastic Vintage Gibson 1950's thru 1960's Rosewood Archtop Bridge This original Brazilian rosewood bridge and base is in fantastic original condition Correct for the L-5CES, Byrdland, Super 400, ES-175 and any other Gibson arch tops from this era. The tone on these is INCREDIBLE! They don't make them like this anymore. Perfect for the restoration of your vintage Gibson OR dress up... more