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The Gibson L-00 Standard Left-handed Electro Acoustic brings one of Gibson’s most iconic small-body designs into the modern era with a compact, comfortable feel and a focused, articulate voice. Perfect for fingerstyle, blues and singer-songwriter work, it pairs a solid Sitka spruce top with solid mahogany back and sides for classic, balanced Gibson tone, then adds the exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system for a remarkably natural amplified sound. Finished in a hand-sprayed Vintage Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer and supplied with a hardshell case, it is ready for both stage and studio. First introduced in 1932, the L-00 helped define the sound of Depression-era blues and has since become one of Gibson’s most celebrated small-body acoustics. This modern Standard model honours that heritage while offering the playability and reliability today’s players demand, from its SlimTaper neck profile and 12 inch radius rosewood fingerboard to its Grover Mini Rotomatic tuners and TUSQ nut and saddle. Iconic Small-Body Blues Heritage The L-00 design has been a go-to for generations of players, from early Delta blues pioneers to contemporary artists. Its compact, parlour-style body and narrower waist create a focused, punchy sound with controlled low end that sits beautifully in a mix. Whether you are accompanying vocals, playing intricate fingerstyle parts or digging into slide, the L-00 Standard delivers that unmistakable vintage-inspired character with modern consistency and build quality. Comfortable Left-handed Playability Designed specifically for left-handed players, this L-00 Standard offers an intuitive, comfortable feel without compromise. The mahogany neck is carved to Gibson’s SlimTaper profile, giving you a fast, sleek playing surface that suits both chord work and single-note lines. The 24.75 inch scale length keeps string tension manageable, while the 12 inch radius rosewood fingerboard and 19 frets provide a familiar, easy-playing platform for a wide range of styles. Solid Tonewoods and Classic Construction A solid Sitka spruce top is paired with solid mahogany back and sides and traditional scalloped X-bracing, giving the L-00 Standard impressive projection and dynamic range despite its smaller footprint. The spruce adds clarity and headroom, while the mahogany brings warmth and midrange richness, resulting in a balanced voice that responds equally well to a light touch or a more aggressive attack. Single-ply binding and the gloss nitrocellulose Vintage Sunburst finish complete the timeless Gibson aesthetic. Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup System The Gibson-exclusive Baggs HiFi DNA system turns the L-00 Standard into a stage-ready electro acoustic without sacrificing its natural acoustic tone. Two lightweight sensors are mounted to the internal bridge plate, each with its own optimised preamp, capturing every nuance of your playing while preserving the guitar’s inherent character. The result is a rich, organic amplified sound with excellent gain-before-feedback performance, controlled via discreet soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls that remain virtually invisible to your audience. Key Features Compact L-00 Body Shape – The smaller parlour-style body with a narrow waist delivers a focused, articulate voice with tight low end, making it ideal for blues, folk and fingerstyle, and easy to place in a band or recording mix. Solid Sitka Spruce and Mahogany Construction – A solid Sitka spruce top combined with solid mahogany back and sides and scalloped X-bracing provides a resonant, balanced tone with plenty of projection and dynamic range, responding beautifully to both light and heavy playing styles. Baggs HiFi DNA Pickup with Soundhole Controls – The dual-sensor Baggs HiFi DNA system offers a natural, detailed amplified sound that reflects the guitar’s true acoustic character, with convenient soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls for quick adjustments on stage. SlimTaper Neck and Qua…