Gibson L-00 Century 12 Fret Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst
The Gibson L-00 Century 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar captures the timeless charm of Gibson’s legendary small-body acoustics, now reimagined as part of the Century Collection celebrating 100 Years of Gibson flat-top guitars. Available at Sky Music Australia, this model delivers the intimate feel, rich tonal character, and vintage-inspired craftsmanship that have made the L-00 a favourite among generations of acoustic players.
Originally introduced in the 1930s, the L-00 has long been celebrated for its compact parlor-style design and exceptionally balanced voice. This Century 12-Fret edition enhances that heritage with a redesigned neck-to-body joint that shifts the bridge into a more resonant position on the soundboard, unlocking greater warmth, improved projection, and a more responsive, expressive tonal palette. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it produces a warm, articulate tone ideal for fingerstyle playing and nuanced acoustic performance. The SlimTaper 12-fret mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth, comfortable playing experience with authentic vintage feel.
Features
- Century Collection model celebrating 100 Years of Gibson flat-top acoustics
- Iconic L-00 parlor body design with vintage-inspired tonal character
- 12-fret neck-to-body joint for enhanced resonance and warmth
- Solid Sitka spruce top for clarity, articulation, and dynamic response
- Mahogany back and sides for rich midrange and balanced tone
- SlimTaper mahogany neck with comfortable vintage-inspired feel
- Rosewood fingerboard with 19 frets and classic dot inlays
- Bone nut and saddle for improved sustain and tonal purity
- Golden Age open-back strap tuners for vintage aesthetics and stability
- Sloped-rectangle rosewood bridge for traditional resonance and style
- Hand-applied satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish for natural resonance
- Includes premium Century Collection tweed hardshell case
Specs
| Category | Acoustic Guitar |
| Model | L-00 Century 12-Fret |
| Series | Century Collection |
| Orientation | Right-Handed |
| Body Shape | L-00 Parlor |
| Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Body Type | Small Body Acoustic |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Profile | SlimTaper 12-Fret |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 628.7 mm |
| Frets | 19 |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl Dot |
| Bridge | Sloped Rectangle Rosewood |
| Tuners | Golden Age Open-Back Strap Tuners |
| Finish | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Binding | Single-Ply Top and Back |
| Case | Century Collection Tweed Hardshell Case Included |
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Description
The Gibson L-00 Century 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar captures the timeless charm of Gibson’s legendary small-body acoustics, now reimagined as part of the Century Collection celebrating 100 Years of Gibson flat-top guitars. Available at Sky Music Australia, this model delivers the intimate feel, rich tonal character, and vintage-inspired craftsmanship that have made the L-00 a favourite among generations of acoustic players.
Originally introduced in the 1930s, the L-00 has long been celebrated for its compact parlor-style design and exceptionally balanced voice. This Century 12-Fret edition enhances that heritage with a redesigned neck-to-body joint that shifts the bridge into a more resonant position on the soundboard, unlocking greater warmth, improved projection, and a more responsive, expressive tonal palette. Built with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides, it produces a warm, articulate tone ideal for fingerstyle playing and nuanced acoustic performance. The SlimTaper 12-fret mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard provide a smooth, comfortable playing experience with authentic vintage feel.
Features
- Century Collection model celebrating 100 Years of Gibson flat-top acoustics
- Iconic L-00 parlor body design with vintage-inspired tonal character
- 12-fret neck-to-body joint for enhanced resonance and warmth
- Solid Sitka spruce top for clarity, articulation, and dynamic response
- Mahogany back and sides for rich midrange and balanced tone
- SlimTaper mahogany neck with comfortable vintage-inspired feel
- Rosewood fingerboard with 19 frets and classic dot inlays
- Bone nut and saddle for improved sustain and tonal purity
- Golden Age open-back strap tuners for vintage aesthetics and stability
- Sloped-rectangle rosewood bridge for traditional resonance and style
- Hand-applied satin nitrocellulose lacquer finish for natural resonance
- Includes premium Century Collection tweed hardshell case
Specs
| Category | Acoustic Guitar |
| Model | L-00 Century 12-Fret |
| Series | Century Collection |
| Orientation | Right-Handed |
| Body Shape | L-00 Parlor |
| Top | Solid Sitka Spruce |
| Back & Sides | Mahogany |
| Body Type | Small Body Acoustic |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Neck Profile | SlimTaper 12-Fret |
| Fingerboard | Rosewood |
| Scale Length | 628.7 mm |
| Frets | 19 |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Inlays | Mother-of-Pearl Dot |
| Bridge | Sloped Rectangle Rosewood |
| Tuners | Golden Age Open-Back Strap Tuners |
| Finish | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer |
| Binding | Single-Ply Top and Back |
| Case | Century Collection Tweed Hardshell Case Included |
