{"product_id":"gibson-l-00-standard-acoustic-guitar-vintage-sunburst","title":"Gibson L-00 Standard Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eClassic Tone - The Gibson L-00 Standard Acoustic Guitar with Vintage Sunburst Finish\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst introduced in 1932, the Gibson L-00 helped shape the voice of Depression-era blues and remains one of the company’s most celebrated small-body acoustics. Well suited for fingerstyle techniques, folk music, and beyond, the L-00 Standard honors the legacy of those early instruments while incorporating the Gibson-exclusive, custom-voiced Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. Designed to deliver a natural amplified sound, the system preserves the guitar’s individual sonic personality while accurately conveying every detail of a player’s performance. Despite its compact dimensions, the L-00 Standard offers remarkable projection and balance that rival many larger-bodied acoustic guitars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong its earliest champions were influential Delta blues musicians such as Robert Johnson. Today, nearly a century after its debut, the L-00 continues to inspire a new generation of artists, including Olivia Rodrigo. Its compact parlor-style body provides a comfortable playing experience and a smaller footprint than a dreadnought model like the J-45. A narrower waist helps produce a focused, articulate voice with controlled low-end response, making it easy to place in a mix. The guitar’s quick response makes it a natural choice for fingerstyle and blues players while remaining adaptable across a wide variety of musical styles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L-00 Standard features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides. Traditional scalloped X-bracing helps maximize resonance while contributing to the instrument’s balanced tonal character and broad dynamic range. Single-ply binding accents the top and back, while the hand-sprayed Vintage Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish gives the guitar the timeless look associated with classic Gibson acoustics. Its mahogany neck is carved to Gibson’s comfortable Slim Taper profile and topped with a rosewood fretboard featuring a 12-inch radius, 19 standard frets, and mother-of-pearl dot inlays. A closed-slot rectangular rosewood bridge is fitted with a TUSQ saddle and bridge pins, while Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners provide reliable tuning stability and smooth, precise adjustment. A traditional L-00 pickguard completes the model’s iconic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe L-00 Standard is now equipped with the Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. This active electronics package utilizes two lightweight sensors mounted to the internal bridge plate, each paired with its own optimized preamp. The result is a rich, natural amplified acoustic tone that faithfully reflects the instrument’s unique character without affecting its unplugged sound. The Baggs HiFi DNA system also delivers gain-before-feedback performance comparable to that of an under-saddle pickup. Convenient soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls provide quick access to adjustments during a performance while remaining virtually invisible to the audience. Comfortable, expressive, and easy to play, the L-00 Standard continues the tradition of Gibson’s iconic small-body acoustic design. Ready for both stage and studio applications, it ships in a hardshell case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Single-ply top, single-ply back\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: Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBody Shape: Small Body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfile: Slim Taper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFingerboard: Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale Length: 24.75\" \/ 628.65 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Frets: 19\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNut: TUSQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInlay: Mother of Pearl Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridge: Rectangle, closed slot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTuners: Grover Mini Rotomatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUndersaddle pickup: Baggs HiFi DNA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls: 1 volume, 1 tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase\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: MCSBL0HFVS\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I933223-N-1-WHXB\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 711106245904\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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