Gibson Acoustic L-00 Special Satin Wine Red Modern

A Gibson L-00 in the Bozeman tradition, designed to be accessible

First introduced in 1932, the L-00 established itself as one of the most iconic small-body acoustics in Gibson history. This L-00 Special is made in the USA by Gibson's acoustic luthiers in Bozeman (Montana) and retains the fundamentals that made the model successful: meticulous construction, satin nitrocellulose finish, and a sonic personality that is direct, expressive, and precise.

For which guitarists and styles

Thanks to its compact size and very clear response, the L-00 Special is aimed at ambitious beginners as well as intermediate and advanced players looking for an inspiring acoustic that is easy to handle and consistent in the studio. Its character especially highlights fingerstyle, blues, and pick-based accompaniment, while remaining versatile enough for pop, folk, and more modern textures once amplified.

The sound

The combination of a solid Sitka spruce top and solid mahogany back and sides delivers a very musical balance: attack, definition, and warm mids. The scalloped X bracing promotes responsiveness and dynamic range, making the guitar expressive at both low and high intensities. The narrower L-00 format produces a focused and nuanced sound with naturally tighter bass, ideal for parts that need to remain clear and articulate. On the amplification side, the L.R. Baggs Element Bronze captures the instrument's character with effective reproduction and an accessible volume control in the soundhole to quickly adjust levels on stage.

Technical specifications

Body	solid mahogany	Neck profile	Slim Taper
Top	solid Sitka spruce	Scale length	628.65 mm / 24.75"
Body finish	satin nitrocellulose lacquer	Radius	12" / 304.8 mm
Binding	single cream purfling on top and neck	Hardware	nickel
Neck material	utility (supplier information)	Bridge	rectangular rosewood
Fingerboard	rosewood	Controls	volume control mounted in the soundhole
Frets	19	Neck pickup	L.R. Baggs Element Bronze
Fingerboard inlays	Mother of Pearl dots	Case	Premium soft case
Nut	TUSQ