{"product_id":"gibson-l-00-century-12-fret-mahogany-spruce-acoustic-guitar-vintage-burst-21546087","title":"Gibson L-00 Century 12-Fret Mahogany\/Spruce Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Burst - #21546087","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe Sweet Voice of a Gibson Parlor Acoustic with a 12-Fret Neck - The Gibson L-00 Century 12-Fret Mahogany\/Spruce Acoustic Guitar in Vintage Burst\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst introduced in the early 1930s, the Gibson L-00 quickly became one of the most recognized \nsmall-body acoustics in the Gibson lineup. Celebrated for its compact feel and its remarkably \nbalanced sound—captured in Gibson’s 1934 catalog as offering a tone of “perfect balance”—the \nL-Series has long been associated with parlor-style playing, thanks to its popularity in living rooms \nand home music spaces. Its appeal has endured for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGibson now proudly unveils a fresh take on this revered design: the L-00 Century 12-Fret. While it \npreserves the core attributes that modern L-00 players appreciate, this edition moves to a 12-fret \nneck-to-body joint rather than the familiar 14-fret layout. This shift is more than cosmetic. With a \n12-fret connection, the neck is slightly shorter, and the bridge plate shifts into a more central, more \nresonant zone of the top. This placement helps the soundboard work more efficiently, improves \nplaying comfort, and yields a warm, articulate, and lively tonality that responds beautifully to \nfingerstyle techniques and players with a lighter, more nuanced attack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThough Gibson has built 12-fret L-00 models before, they have historically appeared only on the \nearliest pre-war flat-tops or in limited-production runs, making them far less common than 14-fret \nversions. Now, the distinctive voice of a 12-fret parlor guitar returns as a standard offering in the \nL-00 Century 12-Fret. Part of the new Century Collection marking 100 Years of Gibson Flat-Tops, it \npairs a mahogany body with a Sitka spruce top and is framed with single-ply cream binding on both \nthe top and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts mahogany neck features a comfortable SlimTaper™ 12-Fret profile and uses a compound \ndovetail joint secured with hot hide glue, a traditional build approach used throughout Gibson’s \nacoustic range. The rosewood fingerboard carries 19 frets and understated mother-of-pearl dot \ninlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe headstock showcases open-back Golden Age strap tuners with cream buttons and an \nearly-1900s-style Gibson script logo decal for an authentic vintage look. Complementing this are \nperiod-inspired touches such as the sloped-rectangle closed-slot rosewood bridge. The guitar is \ncompleted with a bone nut and saddle, TUSQ® bridge pins, a classic L-00-style pickguard, and a \nhand-applied satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish. Each instrument ships in a premium Century \nCollection tweed hardshell case and is offered in both right- and left-handed configurations. \nExperience the distinctive character and inviting resonance of a Gibson parlor acoustic with the \nL-00 Century 12-Fret.\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 Shape: L-00\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTop Material: Sitka Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSides Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBack Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody Finish: Satin nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBinding: Single-ply top and back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNeck Material: Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfile: SlimTaper 12-fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrets: Standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJoint: Dovetail, 12th fret\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFingerboard Material: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12 in. | 304.8 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInlays: Dot\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInlay Material: Mother of pearl\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNut Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75 in. | 628.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBridge: Rectangle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBridge Material: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTuning Machines: Golden Age strap tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePickguard: L-00\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFinish: Nickel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaddle Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBridge Pins: TUSQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMiscellaneous\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCase: Hardshell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\n\nManufacturer: Gibson\u003cbr\u003eModel: OCSBLC12VS\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I876074-N-21546087-1-WHXD\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 711106233376\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. Stop by our legendary Wheaton, MD showroom or contact us anytime for expert advice, product questions, or the best possible deal on your next piece of gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44105143484479,"sku":"I876074-N-21546087","price":2299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/0972\/9087\/files\/c1f5bb77-7c85-4ebc-9b81-536366096083.jpg?v=1791908191","url":"https:\/\/chucklevins.com\/products\/gibson-l-00-century-12-fret-mahogany-spruce-acoustic-guitar-vintage-burst-21546087","provider":"Chuck Levin's Washington Music Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}