Gibson L-00 Original Ebony
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Gibson
L-00 Original Ebony
Product Info
Article Number:
482827
Brand:
Gibson
Model:
L-00 Original Ebony
Category:
Folk Acoustic Guitars
Price:
$2,858.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This L-00 Original Ebony is a beautifully crafted instrument, offering a warm, woody tone with surprising projection thanks to the ebony back and sides. It's ideal for fingerstyle players, blues enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a refined, smaller-bodied Gibson. The slim neck makes it accessible, while the LR Baggs pickup system ensures you'll sound great plugged in.
Product Description
- Gibson L-00 Original Ebony
- Steel-String Guitar
- Body shape: 00
- Top: Solid sitka spruce
- Back and sides: Solid mahogany
- Neck: Mahogany
- Fretboard: Rosewood
- Neck profile: Slim taper
- 19 Frets
- Scale length: 628 mm (24.75")
- Nut width: 43.80 mm (1.725")
- Bone nut
- LR Baggs VTC pickup system
- Rectangle bridge
- Golden Age machine heads
- Colour: Ebony
- Includes case
- Made in USA
PROS
- • Solid ebony back and sides deliver a focused, articulate tone.
- • Sitka spruce top provides headroom and shimmering overtones.
- • Slim taper neck profile offers comfortable playability for varied hand sizes.
- • LR Baggs VTC pickup system provides a clean, amplified signal for stage use.
CONS
- • Ebony can be brittle; requires careful handling and humidification.
- • The 00 size may feel small for players accustomed to larger bodies.
- • Premium-priced, representing a significant investment for many players.
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Key Features
Top Wood
Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides
Solid Mahogany
Neck Material
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Scale Length
628 mm (24.75in)
Frets
19
Electronics
LR Baggs VTC Pickup System
Weight
Approximately 5.2 lbs (2.36 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ebony provides more stiffness and damping, resulting in a tighter bass response, improved clarity, and a more focused overall tone – it’s less ‘woody’ than all-mahogany.
The slim taper profile is generally comfortable, but players preferring a chunkier neck might find it a little too thin; it’s best suited for players with smaller to medium hands.
The VTC is known for its natural, transparent amplified tone, avoiding the overly bright or artificial sound sometimes found in other systems; it’s a solid choice for a wide range of performance environments.
