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The holy grail of hollowbody archtop guitars
The 1957 L-5 CES Reissue is back
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Tracing its roots back to the Lloyd Loar era of the early 1920s, the L-5 has long stood as the pinnacle of Gibson archtop design. Now, Gibson Custom brings that legacy back to the core lineup with the 1957 L-5 CES Reissue. SHOP NOW Handcrafted in Nashville using detailed 3D scans of original late-50s examples, it faithfully captures the look, feel, and voice of the Golden-Era originals. From its fully carved construction and Authentic 1957 neck profile to its pair of unpotted Custombucker pickups, every detail honors one of the most revered archtops ever made. SHOP NOW The return of an icon LEARN MORE New Releases Electric Acoustic Apparel Accessories Gibson Epiphone Kramer MESA/Boogie KRK Copyright©2026 Gibson, Inc. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy Trademarks Unsubscribe View in Browser