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Product Code: GIB-8200553
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Gibson L-00 Special (Natural Satin) inc Soft-Shell Case
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Product Information
Gibson's L-00 Special represents nearly a century of small-body acoustic design, first introduced in 1932 and refined continuously. Built by Gibson's Bozeman, Montana luthiers, this model delivers USA construction at an accessible price point. The narrower L-00 body shape yields a focused, nuanced tone with naturally tighter bass response–ideal for sitting cleanly in a mix without muddying other instruments. Solid mahogany back and sides paired with a solid Sitka spruce top and traditional scalloped X-bracing create balanced tone with genuine dynamic range across the frequency spectrum.
Construction details matter here: the utile neck uses a compound dovetail joint affixed with hot hide glue, a luthier's choice for durability and resonance. The SlimTaper® profile neck sits comfortably under the hand, whilst the 12" radius rosewood fretboard with 19 standard frets and mother-of-pearl dots supports quick movement across the fingerboard. Hardware includes a rosewood bridge with TUSQ® saddle and bridge pins, matched by a TUSQ nut for consistency. Grover® Mini Rotomatic® tuners ensure solid tuning stability. The satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish resists fingerprints better than gloss, and the L.R. Baggs® Element Bronze under-saddle piezo with soundhole–mounted preamp delivers stage– and studio–ready amplified tone straight from the case.
Fingerstyle players and blues musicians will find the tonal characteristics particularly suited to their techniques, though the balanced construction works equally well across folk, country, and contemporary styles. The premium soft-shell case protects the instrument without excessive weight, making gigging or travel practical.
Features
- Solid Sitka spruce top with traditional scalloped X-bracing
- Solid mahogany back and sides with single-ply cream binding
- Utile neck with SlimTaper® profile and 628.65 mm scale length
- Rosewood fretboard with 12" radius and 19 standard frets
- 43.815 mm nut width for comfortable hand position
- L.R. Baggs® Element Bronze under-saddle piezo pickup with preamp
- Rosewood bridge with TUSQ® saddle and Grover® Mini Rotomatic® tuners
- Satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish with premium soft-shell case included