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Gibson Revives Iconic 1957 L-5 CES Reissue
Gibson launches a $11,999 reissue of its legendary 1957 L-5 CES archtop guitar for collectors and players.
In brief
Gibson launches a $11,999 reissue of its legendary 1957 L-5 CES archtop guitar for collectors and players. Gibson released a $11,999 Custom 1957 L-5 CES Reissue guitar with vintage-accurate specs and luxury features for discerning musicians. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Gibson's Historic Reissue
Gibson revives the 1957 L-5 CES, one of its most revered archtop guitars with a 100-plus-year legacy.
Historic Reissue Details
The guitar features a carved AAA spruce top, bookmatched AAA curly maple back, and solid AAA curly maple sides.
Vintage-Style Construction
Crafted with a 25.5-inch scale length, maple neck with walnut center strip, and four-ply ebony fretboard.
Luxury Hardware
Includes art deco tailpiece, Historic Reissue ABR-1 bridge, corian nut, golden Kluson Sealfast tuners, and mother-of-pearl inlays.
Sound Quality
Alnico 3 humbuckers promise warmth, clarity, articulation, and dynamic sensitivity for classic L-5 sound.
Price and Availability
The $11,999 / £9,699 reissue ships with a hardshell case and targets collectors seeking vintage accuracy.
At a glance
Gibson released a $11,999 Custom 1957 L-5 CES Reissue guitar with vintage-accurate specs and luxury features for discerning musicians.
