1929 Gibson L-5

Pleased to offer this very rare 1929 Gibson L-5. A pre-1930 transition guitar but with block inlays, just after the Master Built label was changed in 1927 after the initial Lloyd Loar L-5 created for Gibson by the master mandolin musician and builder.

Note the Fountain headstock inlay but “The Gibson” logo inlay no longer at an angle. “AL” played this guitar for many years and his stickered initials remain on the pickguard which can likely removed if needed.

The L-5 from this Lloyd Loar era was a major advancement for the Gibson arch top acoustic guitar as it was designed to be better heard in a group setting of mandolins and other instruments. This is a fantastic example from the 1920s before changes were made in 1930.