Gibson L-00 Rosewood 12-Fret Acoustic-Electric – Rosewood Burst – Excellent Condition w/ OHSC
Offered for sale is a Gibson L-00 Rosewood 12-Fret in the stunning Rosewood Burst finish. This guitar has been exceptionally well cared for and is in excellent condition. Cosmetically, it's difficult to fault, showing only a few faint surface scratches from normal handling. There are no cracks, repairs, structural issues, or significant dings.
The factory LR Baggs VTC pickup and preamp system were professionally removed and are included in the original Gibson hardshell case. If you prefer amplified performance, the electronics can be easily reinstalled. The previous owner removed them to maximize unplugged tone, reduce weight, and preserve the guitar's acoustic resonance.
This L-00 delivers an outstanding combination of warmth, clarity, and responsiveness. The 12-fret neck joint shifts the bridge closer to the center of the lower bout, producing greater resonance, a richer bass response, and enhanced sustain. It excels as a fingerstyle instrument while still offering plenty of punch for flatpicking and light strumming.
Unlike the traditional mahogany L-00, the solid rosewood back and sides provide deeper bass, richer overtones, and sparkling highs, giving this model a fuller, more complex voice.
Features
Solid Sitka spruce top with scalloped X-bracing
Solid rosewood back and sides
12-fret neck design for enhanced resonance and bass response
Mahogany neck with comfortable SlimTaper profile
Rosewood fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl dot inlays
Gold Grover open-back tuners
Gloss nitrocellulose lacquer finish
Original LR Baggs VTC pickup and preamp included in the case
Original Gibson hardshell case included
Specifications
Body Shape: L-00
Top: Solid Sitka Spruce
Back & Sides: Solid Rosewood
Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Color: Rosewood Burst
Bracing: Scalloped X-Bracing
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: SlimTaper
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Radius: 12"
Frets: 19
Scale Length: 24.75"
Nut Width: 1.725"
Nut/Saddle: Tusq/Tusq
Bridge: Rosewood
Tuners: Grover Open-Back
Strings: Gibson .012–.053
Case: Original Gibson Hardshell Case
This is a fantastic example of one of Gibson's most responsive and sought-after small-body acoustics. It plays effortlessly, sounds exceptional, and is ready for its next owner.
According to Gibson's production history, 2025 was the final year the L-00 Rosewood 12-Fret in Rosewood Burst was offered, making this an increasingly desirable and hard-to-find model.