1947 Gibson L5-N Stratocaster checked binding

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it has been given a full service and appraisal by our luthiers at the Vintage Instrument Workshop

with a plush orange interior tailored to the guitar’s shape

this is a clean and well cared for example that perfectly demonstrates why vintage Japanese guitars continue to enjoy such a strong following amongst players and collectors alike

a distortion pedal crafted to mirror the iconic Fender® 1959 Tweed Bassman®

1947 Gibson L5-N Stratocaster checked bindingThe Gibson L 5 has long been regarded as one of the most important archtop guitars ever produced, setting the standard for professional jazz instruments from the moment its larger 17" body design was introduced in the 1930s. By the post war period, the L 5 had evolved into Gibsons flagship carved archtop, combining high end craftsmanship with the powerful projection and refined response demanded by professional players. Natural finished examples,