The Gibson L5

by Adrian Ingram

(Guitar). 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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1574240471
• ISBN13: 9781574240474
• Release Date: November 1997
• Publisher: Centerstream Publications
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.5" x 11.1"