Not quite L-5, but close
1938 Gibson L-12
© Frank Ford, 2002; Photos by FF

A fine addition to Gibson's expanding jazz guitar line, the L-12 was just a bit less fancy than the L-5. It had a full sunburst finish all around, figured maple, and all the cutting power you'd expect from a 17" archtop guitar.

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