Gibson Acoustic L-00 Original Ebony

Name: L-00 Original Ebony
Brand: Gibson Acoustic
SKU: 314870
Price: 2699.00 EUR
Availability: InStock

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ID : 314870

EAN : 0711106037127

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L'essentiel à savoir sur la guitare Gibson L-00 Original
• Format L-00 petit corps : une acoustique confortable, idéale à la maison, avec une réponse très équilibrée.
• Table en épicéa de Sitka et dos/éclisses en acajou : clarté, chaleur et belle définition des notes.
• Barrage traditionnel en X festonné sculpté à la main : projection et dynamique typées " vintage ".
• Électronique LR Baggs VTC discrète : amplification naturelle avec commandes de volume et de tonalité.

L-00 Original Ebony

2.699,00 €VAT incl.

0,90 € Ecotax included

Reference price

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
Format	L-00
Top	Sitka spruce
Back	mahogany
Sides	mahogany
Bracing	hand-scalloped traditional X bracing
Binding	single-ply (top), single-ply (back)
Finish	nitrocellulose

Material	mahogany
Profile	Slim Taper
Neck/body joint	dovetail
Scale length	24.75" / 629 mm
Fingerboard	rosewood
Radius	12" / 305 mm
Number of frets	19
Fret type	standard
Nut material	bone
Nut width	1.725" / 43.8 mm
Inlays	mother-of-pearl dots

Tuners	Golden Age
Hardware finish	nickel
Bridge	rectangular
Bridge nut	bone
Bridge pins	Tusq
Pickguard	L-00
Truss rod cover	black

Questions frequently asked

Which playing styles suit this L-00 format?

The small-body L-00 format promotes precise attack and good chord clarity. The Sitka spruce top and mahogany back direct this guitar towards blues, folk, fingerstyle, and vocal accompaniment.

Is the LR Baggs VTC pickup suitable for stage use?

The LR Baggs VTC system is an under-saddle pickup designed for amplification. It includes two controls: volume and tone. This setup allows the guitar to be used on stage or in recording while preserving an acoustic feel.

What is the scale length and nut width?

The Slim Taper neck features a 24.75-inch (629 mm) scale length, a 43.8 mm bone nut, and a 12-inch (305 mm) radius.

What strings should be fitted on this Gibson guitar?

The original setup uses 012-053 gauge strings: 0.012, 0.016, 0.024, 0.032, 0.042, and 0.053. An acoustic set of this gauge maintains the intended tension for this model.