The Gibson L5: Its History & Its Players

Publisher: Centerstream Publications
Adrian Ingram - The Gibson L5
Its History & Its Players
Code No. HL 00000216

Introduced in 1922, the Gibson L5 is the precursor of the modern archtop guitar. It was the first archtop to feature f-holes, which allowed it to project through the horn-dominated bands of the day.
Its strong, full, warm sound was an immediate and overwhelming success that turned the heads of makers, players and listeners alike.

This book takes a look at its history and most famous players, from its creation, through the Norlin years, to its standing today as the world's most popular jazz guitar.
With its stunning 16-page full-color photo section, this book is a must for every guitar enthusiast's collection! 8-1/2″ x 11″.

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