{"product_id":"gibson-custom-shop-1957-l-5-ces-reissue-electric-guitar-w-hardshell-case-antique-natural","title":"Gibson Custom Shop 1957 L-5 CES Reissue Electric Guitar w\/Hardshell Case, Antique Natural","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe iconic hollowbody archtop returns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew guitars carry the legacy of the Gibson L-5™. First introduced in the early 1920s during the Lloyd Loar era, it has been embraced by leading country artists, jazz greats, rockabilly pioneers, and blues legends alike. Gibson Custom now reintroduces this historic model to the core lineup with the 1957 L-5 CES Reissue. Created using detailed 3D scans of original late-50s examples, it authentically recreates the look, feel, and voice of the originals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1957 L-5 CES Reissue features a carved AAA spruce top, matched with a carved, bookmatched AAA curly maple back and solid AAA curly maple sides. Its fully carved construction produces greater depth and resonance than laminated archtops, whether played acoustically or amplified, and responds dynamically to every touch. The Venetian cutaway also provides easier access to the upper frets. A seven-ply bound top and three-ply bound back complete its refined aesthetic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts three-piece, 25.5\" scale neck joins the body with a dovetail joint and is crafted from two sections of curly maple with a walnut center strip. Shaped to an Authentic 1957 L-5 profile derived from vintage scans, it delivers a substantial, period-correct feel. The four-ply bound ebony fretboard features 20 medium jumbo frets, elegant purfling, a bird's beak extension, and mother-of-pearl block inlays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe headstock is trimmed with five-ply binding and adorned with a mother-of-pearl flowerpot inlay and Gibson logo. A Corian™ nut and gold Kluson® Sealfast® tuners provide reliable tuning stability, while a rear stinger adds a vintage touch. Hardware includes a gold Historic Reissue ABR-1 bridge on a rosewood base for precise adjustment, along with a vintage-style gold L-5 tailpiece engraved \"L-5.\" A five-ply bound tortoiseshell pickguard completes the classic look.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eElectronically, the 1957 L-5 CES Reissue is equipped with a pair of unpotted Custombucker pickups featuring Alnico 3 magnets. Individual volume and tone controls are fitted with True Historic gold Top Hat knobs with dial pointers. It ships strung with light-gauge (.012 - .052) flatwound strings and includes a Custom Shop hardshell case.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe L-5 traces its origins to Orville Gibson's carved archtop designs, later refined by Lloyd Loar with f-holes and other innovations that defined the modern archtop. An electric version debuted in 1951, and by late 1957, the introduction of Patent Applied For humbuckers™ marked what many consider the model's pinnacle form.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 1957 L-5 CES Reissue stands apart as a true statement instrument, built for players who demand the highest level of performance. With its elegant styling, rich and articulate tone, vintage-accurate specifications, and exceptional craftsmanship, it represents the summit of Gibson archtop design-and a guitar that will inspire for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Multi-ply top and back \u003cbr\u003eBody Material: Figured Maple\u003cbr\u003eTop Material: Carved Spruce\u003cbr\u003eBody Finish: VOS nitrocellulose lacquer\u003cbr\u003eBody Shape: L-5\u003cbr\u003eWeight Relief: None\u003cbr\u003eBody Style: Hollow body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfile: Chunky 1950s Chunky D \u003cbr\u003eFrets: Reissue Medium Jumbo\u003cbr\u003eJoint: L-5\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Material: Ebony\u003cbr\u003eNut Material: Corian\u003cbr\u003eInlays: Big Block\u003cbr\u003eFingerboard Radius: 12\" (304.8 mm) \u003cbr\u003eBinding: 4-ply\u003cbr\u003eScale Length: 25.5\" (647.7 mm)\u003cbr\u003eNeck Material: 3-piece Maple and Walnut\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBridge: ABR-1 Tune-O-Matic \u003cbr\u003eFinish: Gold\u003cbr\u003ePlastics: Black\u003cbr\u003eTuning Machines: Kluson Sealfast \u003cbr\u003eControl Knobs: Gold Top Hats\u003cbr\u003ePickup Cover: Gold\u003cbr\u003eTailpiece: Trapeze\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNeck Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3\u003cbr\u003eBridge Pickup: Custombucker Alnico 3\u003cbr\u003eControls: 2 volume, 2 tone\u003cbr\u003ePickup Selector: 3-way toggle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMisc.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCase: Reissue hardshell case included\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49154671673566,"sku":"57L5CESVOANGH","price":15999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0570\/6881\/4504\/files\/lg_9d32d677ec6ae5abc531f61948332af5.png?v=1791293984","url":"https:\/\/zedem.ca\/fr\/products\/gibson-custom-shop-1957-l-5-ces-reissue-electric-guitar-w-hardshell-case-antique-natural","provider":"Zedem","version":"1.0","type":"link"}