Gibson Acoustic L-00 Original Ebony

Essential Information About the Gibson L-00 Original Guitar

• Small-body L-00 format: a comfortable acoustic, ideal for home use, with a very balanced response.


• Sitka spruce top and mahogany back/sides: clarity, warmth, and beautiful note definition.


• Hand-scalloped traditional X bracing: vintage-style projection and dynamics.


• Discreet LR Baggs VTC electronics: natural amplification with volume and tone controls.

A Gibson Classic: The "Small Body" Spirit of the L-Series

A pioneer of small-body guitars in the early 1900s, Gibson crafted a sought-after sound signature known for its precision and playing comfort. The L-00 Original model continues this legacy, embodying the "perfect balance" concept promoted by Gibson in the 1930s. This current version pays attention to traditional aesthetic details, featuring a white Gibson logo, subtly aged binding (top and back), and Golden Age tuners with a nickel finish.

For Which Guitarist and Styles?

The Gibson L-00 Original is aimed at serious beginners to advanced players seeking an expressive acoustic that is easy to handle and particularly enjoyable for seated playing. Its format is perfectly suited for blues, folk, fingerstyle, and vocal accompaniment, offering precise attack and excellent chord clarity. Thanks to the LR Baggs VTC system, it also becomes a reliable choice for stage and recording, while maintaining a very acoustic feel.

Sound Characteristics

The Sitka spruce top provides clarity and projection, with a quick response ideal for right-hand nuances. The mahogany back and sides enhance the midrange, delivering a warm and direct tone that highlights both pick and fingerpicking styles. The hand-scalloped traditional X bracing promotes openness, dynamics, and natural sustain, while the L-00 format naturally balances lows and highs without excess: a precise, lively, and very "mix-friendly" guitar.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To stay as close as possible to the original string gauge, choose a set of acoustic strings with a 012-053 gauge (high E 012 / low E 053), ideal for maintaining the balance and tension intended for this model.

Technical specifications

Type	electro-acoustic	Radius	12" / 305 mm
Format	L-00	Number of frets	19
Top	Sitka spruce	Fret type	standard
Back	mahogany	Nut material	bone
Sides	mahogany	Nut width	1.725" / 43.8 mm
Bracing	hand-scalloped traditional X bracing	Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots
Binding	single-ply (top), single-ply (back)	Tuners	Golden Age
Finish	nitrocellulose	Hardware finish	nickel
Material	mahogany	Bridge	rectangular
Profile	Slim Taper	Bridge nut	bone
Neck/body joint	dovetail	Bridge pins	Tusq
Scale length	24.75" / 629 mm	Pickguard	L-00
Fingerboard	rosewood	Truss rod cover	black