Gibson 1933 L-00 Light Aged Ebony
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Gibson
1933 L-00 Light Aged Ebony
Product Info
Article Number:
567414
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
1933 L-00 Light Aged Ebony
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$5,498.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This 1933 L-00 is a serious player's instrument – the Murphy Lab designation speaks to the meticulous craftsmanship. The aged finish gives it a wonderfully worn-in feel, and the Adirondack top provides a surprising amount of volume. It's a perfect choice for blues, folk, and fingerstyle players who appreciate vintage tone and a smaller, comfortable body.
Product Description
- Gibson 1933 L-00 Light Aged Ebony
- Acoustic Guitar
- Murphy Lab Model
- Type: 00
- Top: solid Adirondack spruce
- Back and sides: solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Slim Taper
- Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 45 mm (1.77")
- Bone nut
- 19 Frets
- Rectangle bridge
- Golden Age machine heads
- Finish: Light Aged
- Colour: Black
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Adirondack top delivers powerful projection and complex overtones.
- • Murphy Lab construction ensures exceptional build quality and detail.
- • Solid mahogany back/sides offer warm, focused, and woody resonance.
- • Golden Age tuning machines provide smooth, accurate, and vintage-correct tuning.
CONS
- • The Light Aged finish might not appeal to players preferring a glossier look.
- • Ebony can be brittle; requires careful handling and humidity control.
- • L-00 size limits low-end response compared to larger body guitars.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75")
Frets
19
Electronics
None
Weight
Approximately 5.5 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Murphy Lab build and Adirondack top give it a more refined and powerful tone, with greater dynamic range and clarity than a standard L-00.
It's primarily cosmetic, but the thinner finish allows for more top vibration, potentially contributing to a slightly more resonant tone compared to a heavier gloss finish.
Keep it properly humidified to prevent cracking, and occasionally clean it with a specialized ebony fingerboard cleaner to maintain its smooth playing feel.
