viper155 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Hey all! A guy I know is selling this L=5. He has no specific info about the guitar other than "it is old". I like the guitar and want to make him an offer but I have my doubts as to it's authenticity. I've never seenan L-5 with the toggle on the upper, bass side of the guitar. every single one pictured on the internet has the toggle on the lower, treble side. anyone have any input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdgm Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Do not buy this guitar. Almost certainly NOT a Gibson L5. Headstock inlay and tuners definitely wrong; board inlays, pickguard, cutaway, bridge all look wrong even at this resolution. Toggle switch of course is wrong as you say. I can see a label inside but a label's not enough and even that looks like it's in the wrong place. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twang Gang Posted July 20, 2020 Share Posted July 20, 2020 Is the guy close by where you could go and play it? I agree with jdgm that it is probably not an authentic L-5, but if it plays and sounds good you might be able to get it for a steal once you convince him it's a fake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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