Gibson L5 Wes Montgomery - Revision history

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	* '''Masterwork Craftsmanship:''' Jazz players and collectors consistently highlight the stunning build quality. From the hand-carved solid spruce top and flamed maple back to the multi-ply binding and signature "Wes Montgomery" engraved gold trapeze tailpiece, it is revered as functional art.		* '''Masterwork Craftsmanship:''' Jazz players and collectors consistently highlight the stunning build quality. From the hand-carved solid spruce top and flamed maple back to the multi-ply binding and signature "Wes Montgomery" engraved gold trapeze tailpiece, it is revered as functional art.
	* '''Playability & Feedback Management:''' The 25.5" scale length, ebony fingerboard, and classic 5-piece maple/walnut neck profile are praised for effortless playing. Being a full 17" carved hollow body archtop, players note that high stage volumes require careful placement to manage feedback, though its primary domain is controlled acoustic/amplified jazz settings.		* '''Playability & Feedback Management:''' The 25.5" scale length, ebony fingerboard, and classic 5-piece maple/walnut neck profile are praised for effortless playing. Being a full 17" carved hollow body archtop, players note that high stage volumes require careful placement to manage feedback, though its primary domain is controlled acoustic/amplified jazz settings.


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	* '''Tailpiece:''' Gold-plated L-5 trapeze tailpiece		* '''Tailpiece:''' Gold-plated L-5 trapeze tailpiece
	* '''Hardware Finish:''' Gold		* '''Hardware Finish:''' Gold


			'''Gibson Custom L-5 Wes Montgomery Analysis'''

			The '''Gibson L-5 Wes Montgomery''' is widely considered the ultimate "jazz box". Introduced as a dedicated signature model to honor jazz legend Wes Montgomery, this guitar replicates his preferred L-5 configuration—featuring a single neck humbucker directly over the body's sweet spot and an X-braced carved spruce top to maximize warm acoustic resonance without unnecessary body routs. Late-1990s models from Gibson's Historic/Custom division (often supervised or built by legendary master luthier James Hutchins) represent some of the highest-quality modern archtops Gibson ever produced.
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			* '''The Ultimate Jazz Tone:''' Reviewers universally consider this the benchmark for traditional jazz tone. Removing the bridge pickup gives the single '57 Classic humbucker a thick, rich, and woodier acoustic response with incredible note definition and sustain.
			* '''Masterwork Craftsmanship:''' Jazz players and collectors consistently highlight the stunning build quality. From the hand-carved solid spruce top and flamed maple back to the multi-ply binding and signature "Wes Montgomery" engraved gold trapeze tailpiece, it is revered as functional art.
			* '''Playability & Feedback Management:''' The 25.5" scale length, ebony fingerboard, and classic 5-piece maple/walnut neck profile are praised for effortless playing. Being a full 17" carved hollow body archtop, players note that high stage volumes require careful placement to manage feedback, though its primary domain is controlled acoustic/amplified jazz settings.

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[[File:Gibson L5 Custom Wes Montgomery.jpg|left|frameless|Gibson L5 Custom Wes Montgomery]]
'''Body & Construction'''

* '''Body Style:''' 17-inch hollowbody archtop (L-5 body dimensions with sharp Venetian cutaway)
* '''Top:''' Hand-carved solid spruce
* '''Back & Sides:''' Highly figured solid flame maple
* '''Binding:''' Multi-ply black and white binding on body, neck, headstock, and F-holes

'''Neck & Fretboard'''

* '''Neck Material:''' 5-piece high-grade maple with walnut center striping
* '''Scale Length:''' 25.5 inches
* '''Nut Width:''' 1 11/16 inches (1.6875")
* '''Fingerboard:''' High-grade ebony with mother-of-pearl block inlays
* '''Frets:''' 20 frets
* '''Headstock:''' Classic Gibson L-5 design with mother-of-pearl "Flowerpot" inlay

'''Electronics & Hardware'''

* '''Pickup:''' Single Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker (mounted exclusively in the neck position)
* '''Controls:''' 1 Master Volume, 1 Master Tone
* '''Bridge:''' ABR-1 Tune-o-Matic with an ebony base
* '''Tailpiece:''' Gold-plated L-5 trapeze tailpiece
* '''Hardware Finish:''' Gold