Small-bodied A/E with Huge Tone
The L-00 Original is based on Gibson’s L-series small-bodied acoustics from the early 1930s. Don’t be fooled, however. This acoustic-electric guitar may be small, but it delivers big tone. That said, its smaller body is super-comfortable to play. Built from top-shelf tonewoods, the L-00 Original churns out the perfect combinations of punchiness, mid-forward projection, and ear-grabbing harmonic overtones. And its wide dynamic range stands up to gentle fingerpicking and heavy strumming alike. This A/E’s rosewood-capped mahogany neck ensures excellent playability, while LR Baggs VTC electronics serve up top-shelf amplified tone. An eye-catching antiqued finish, white script Gibson logo, and single-ply binding complete the Gibson Acoustic L-00 Original.
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Vintage tonewoods bring timeless sound
The L-00 Original is crafted from a combination of Sitka spruce and mahogany — the same time-tested tonewoods used since 1932. This storied combination delivers a warm, resonant tone with plenty of projection. The L-00 Original is that type of acoustic that can fill a room when unplugged or saturate a stadium when amplified. Fingerpickers, strummers, soft-touch players, and hard-hitters alike immediately recognize the incredible response this iconic acoustic has to a variety of approaches across an array of genres.
Get amazing sound onstage courtesy of LR Baggs VTC electronics
The Gibson L-00 Original comes with LR Baggs's VTC acoustic pickup system — a popular choice among acoustic guitarists at Sweetwater. This system features a low-profile under-saddle transducer that's proven more stable and durable than many standard ribbon-type pickups. Its sleek and effective design removes unnecessary internal components to enhance the coupling between the pickup and the guitar and improve the sensitivity of the transducer for a robust, lively, and natural acoustic sound with excellent dynamics and delicate high end. Combined with an onboard preamplifier with an unobtrusive and removable volume control mounted just inside the soundhole, the VTC gives your L-00 Original a pure-sounding amplification presence.
Over a century of Gibson handcrafted excellence
Gibson's reputation as a fine guitar builder dates back to the late 1800s. Handcrafted since day one by some of the most skilled luthiers around, Gibson acoustic guitars have inspired countless players around the world. When you pick up a Gibson acoustic, you know you're getting the finest tonewoods, quality hardware, and incredible attention to detail. These instruments are built to sound great and stand the test of time. After moving from Kalamazoo, Michigan, to Nashville, Tennessee (where Gibson electric guitars continue to be made), Gibson finally settled their acoustic operation in Bozeman, Montana, where they continue making some of the finest guitars on the planet by hand.
Gibson Acoustic L-00 Original Features:
- Smaller body produces big sound but remains comfortable to play
- Sitka spruce top delivers a direct, punchy sound with great dynamics
- Mahogany back and sides yield thick, mid-forward sound with gorgeous overtones
- Comfortable Slim Taper mahogany neck
- Easy-playing rosewood fingerboard with mother-of-pearl dot inlays
- LR Baggs VTC pickup provides excellent amplification
- Golden Age nickel tuners ensure stable tuning
- Eye-catching antiqued finish, white script Gibson logo, and single-ply binding
