L-00 · Acoustic
L-00
A small-body acoustic with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, originally a 1930s depression-era guitar. Dry, intimate and focused, ideal for fingerstyle and recording.
Quick Specs
- Model Family
- L-00
- Production Years
- 1932–Present
- Body Shape
- L-00 Small Body
- Neck Profile
- Round C
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.725"
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Pickups
- /
- Typical Weight
- 4 lbs
- Country of Origin
- USA
Overview
A small-body acoustic with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, originally a 1930s depression-era guitar. Dry, intimate and focused, ideal for fingerstyle and recording.
Body
- Body Shape
- L-00 Small Body
- Body Material
- Mahogany (back & sides)
- Top Material
- Solid Sitka Spruce
- Binding
- Cream (top)
Neck
- Neck Material
- Mahogany
- Neck Profile
- Round C
- Thickness Notes
- —
- Fingerboard
- Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius
- —
- Scale Length
- 24.75"
- Nut Width
- 1.725"
- Number of Frets
- 20
- Fret Type
- Medium
Pickups & Electronics
- Neck Pickup
- —
- Bridge Pickup
- —
- Configuration
- —
- Controls
- —
Hardware
- Bridge
- Belly Up
- Tailpiece
- —
- Tuners
- Grover Vintage Open-Gear
Weight & Feel
- Weight Minimum
- 3.5 lbs
- Weight Maximum
- 4.5 lbs
- Typical Weight
- 4 lbs
- Left-Handed Available
- No
Who Is It For?
Fingerstyle players and recording artists who want a focused, intimate small-body acoustic.
Strengths
Focused, intimate, dry tone; comfortable small body; excellent for fingerstyle and recording.
Things to Consider
Quieter and less bass than a dreadnought; small body not for heavy strumming.
Production History
- Production Years
- 1932–Present
- Country of Origin
- USA
- Notes
- Originally a 1930s depression-era small-body acoustic; reissued for fingerstyle and recording players.
Similar Models
J-45
1942–Present- Family
- J-45
- Neck
- Round Shoulder C
- Weight
- 4.5 lbs
Gibson's iconic round-shoulder dreadnought, with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides. Warm, dry and direct, it has been the working musician's acoustic since 1942.
Hummingbird
1960–Present- Family
- Hummingbird
- Neck
- Round C
- Weight
- 5 lbs
A square-shoulder dreadnought with a solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and a distinctive floral pickguard. Brighter and more strident than the J-45, with a strong strumming voice.
SJ-200
1937–Present- Family
- SJ-200
- Neck
- Round C
- Weight
- 5.5 lbs
Gibson's flagship super-jumbo acoustic, with a solid Sitka spruce top, flame maple back and sides, and an ornate moustache bridge. Loud, rich and visually commanding — the 'King of the Flat-Tops.'
Common Questions
- What is the L-00?
- A small-body acoustic with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, originally a 1930s depression-era guitar. Dry, intimate and focused, ideal for fingerstyle and recording.
- Who is the L-00 best for?
- Fingerstyle players and recording artists who want a focused, intimate small-body acoustic.
- What neck profile does the L-00 have?
- The L-00 features a Round C neck profile. Learn more about the Rounded C.
- How much does the L-00 weigh?
- The L-00 typically weighs around 4 lbs.
- Is the L-00 still in production?
- Yes, this model is currently produced.
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