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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: A few minor dents on the neck were filled, color matched and refinished.

The Gibson Custom Shop L-4 is a classic hollowbody that delivers warm, rich tone with smooth, articulate response. Its mahogany construction provides a deep, resonant voice with rounded lows and clear, woody mids, while the humbuckers add fullness and clarity across a wide range of styles. The fully hollow design enhances its openness and natural projection, making it especially expressive for jazz and clean playing. A comfortable mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard offer an easy, relaxed feel across all 20 frets. Finished in a traditional sunburst gloss, it carries a timeless, elegant look. Warm, refined, and deeply musical, this L-4 offers a voice that feels smooth and expressive in every note!

Body Material
Mahogany
Fretboard
Rosewood
Neck Construction
Set-Neck
Body Type
Hollow Body
Number of Strings
6-String
Body Shape
Single Cutaway
Neck Material
Mahogany
Finish
Sunburst
Finish Style
Gloss
Model Sub-Family
Gibson L-4 CES
Series
Gibson Custom Shop
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
Stop-Bar
Tuners
Gibson Deluxe
Pickup Configuration
HH
Number of Frets
20
Case
Hardshell
Weight
6lbs 10oz

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

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