Description
The Gibson L-00 Century 12-Fret - Vintage Amber brings a fresh take to one of Gibson's most beloved small-body acoustics. Ideal for fingerstyle players, songwriters, and anyone who appreciates an intimate, responsive acoustic, this Century Collection model celebrates 100 years of Gibson flat-tops with a traditional 12-fret neck design. The repositioned bridge sits closer to the center of the soundboard, producing a warm, articulate voice with impressive resonance while maintaining the comfortable feel that has made the L-00 a favorite since the 1930s.
A solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid mahogany back and sides delivers balanced projection with rich midrange warmth and excellent dynamic response. The mahogany neck features a comfortable SlimTaper 12-Fret profile, joined with a traditional compound dovetail and hot hide glue construction for reliable stability and enhanced tonal transfer. A rosewood fingerboard with mother of pearl dot inlays, bone nut and saddle, TUSQ bridge pins, and open-back Golden Age strap tuners complete the vintage-inspired design while providing dependable performance for years of playing.
The compact L-00 body is easy to hold through long sessions, making it equally suited for the couch, studio, or stage. Finished in hand-applied satin nitrocellulose lacquer, the Vintage Amber finish highlights the guitar's timeless styling while allowing the wood to resonate naturally. We think this is an outstanding choice for players looking for the classic Gibson parlor experience with the unique warmth and responsiveness that only a 12-fret design can deliver.
Specifications:
- Body Shape: L-00
- Top Wood: Solid Sitka Spruce
- Back & Sides Wood: Solid Mahogany
- Finish: Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer, Vintage Amber
- Binding: Single-Ply Cream Top and Back
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper 12-Fret
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Nut Width: 1.725"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Number of Frets: 19
- Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dots
- Nut Material: Bone
- Bridge: Sloped Rectangle Rosewood
- Saddle Material: Bone
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Tuners: Golden Age Strap Tuners
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: L-00
- Made In: USA
- Case: Century Collection Tweed Hardshell Case
Sku: OCSBLC12AN
