{"product_id":"gibson-1957-l-5-ces-reissue-hollowbody-electric-guitar-antique-natural","title":"Gibson 1957 L-5 CES Reissue Hollowbody Electric Guitar - Antique Natural","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eClassic Tone - The Gibson 1957 L-5CES Reissue Hollowbody Electric Guitar with Antique Natural Finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFew guitars carry the legacy of the Gibson L-5. Introduced in the early 1920s during the Lloyd Loar era, it has been embraced by influential country artists, jazz legends, rockabilly pioneers, and blues masters alike. Now, Gibson Custom returns this iconic model to its core lineup with the 1957 L-5 CES Reissue. Developed from advanced 3D scans of rare late-50s originals, it faithfully captures the look, feel, and tone of the vintage instruments that inspired it. The 1957 L-5 CES Reissue features a carved AAA spruce top, along with a carved book-matched AAA curly maple back and solid AAA curly maple sides. Its fully carved construction delivers exceptional resonance, depth, and responsiveness whether played acoustically or amplified. The Venetian cutaway provides effortless upper-fret access, while the seven-ply top binding and three-ply back binding showcase the extensive craftsmanship required to build each instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 25.5” scale three-piece neck, crafted from curly maple with a walnut center strip, is joined to the body with a traditional dovetail joint. Its Authentic 1957 L-5 neck profile is based on scans of original examples, delivering a substantial vintage-inspired playing feel. The four-ply bound ebony fretboard features 20 medium jumbo frets, elegant purfling, a bird’s beak extension, and mother-of-pearl block inlays. The five-ply bound headstock is adorned with a mother-of-pearl flowerpot inlay and Gibson logo. A Corian nut, gold Kluson Sealfast tuners, and rear stinger complete the vintage-correct specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional appointments include a gold Historic Reissue ABR-1 bridge on a rosewood base, a gold L-5 tailpiece with silver inserts and engraved “L-5” details, and a five-ply bound tortoiseshell pickguard. Electronics consist of two unpotted Custombucker pickups with Alnico 3 magnets, controlled by individual volume and tone controls fitted with True Historic gold Top Hat knobs and dial pointers. The guitar ships with .012-.052 flatwound strings and a Custom Shop hardshell case. Rooted in Orville Gibson’s groundbreaking carved archtop designs and refined through Lloyd Loar’s innovations, the L-5 remains one of the most celebrated guitars ever produced. By late 1957, the addition of Patent Applied For humbuckers helped define what many players consider the ultimate version of the model. Combining heirloom-quality craftsmanship, vintage-accurate specifications, exceptional playability, and a rich, articulate voice, the 1957 L-5 CES Reissue represents the pinnacle of Gibson archtop design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Material: Multi-ply top and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Material: Figured maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Finish: VOS nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: L-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight Relief: None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Style: Hollow body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck: Chunky 1950s Chunky D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: Chunky 1950s Chunky D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrets: Reissue Medium Jumbo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoint: L-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut Material: Corian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlays: Big block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12 in. | 304.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: 4-ply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 25.5 in. | 647.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Material: 3-piece maple and walnut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastics: Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Kluson Sealfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControl Knobs: Gold Top Hats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Cover: Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTailpiece: Trapeze\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 2 volume, 2 tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePickup Selector: 3-way toggle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: Reissue hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Gibson\u003cbr\u003eModel: 57L5CESVOANGH1\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I933206-N-8-WHXD\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 711106240244\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. Family-owned and operated, our legendary music store delivers Everything in Music®—from instruments and recording gear to pro audio, rentals, and repair services.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur team of musicians and industry experts lives and breathes gear, helping you build the perfect setup for your next performance, studio session, or installation. As an authorized dealer for top brands, we also offer our award-winning CHUCKSCLUSIVE line—exclusive, limited-edition instruments and collaborations recognized with the NAMM Top 100 Dealer Innovation Award for redefining what a music retail experience can be.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChuck Levin’s isn’t just a store—it’s a community built by players, engineers, and creators who share a lifelong passion for sound. 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