Gibson L-5 Repair

[jbbancroft]

I have a serious back crack on a Gibson L-5. Any repair ideas.
Hopefully I can add photos.
Thanks
Jim

[Frank Ford]

Great to see this one brought back from the dead!  

The 16-inch L-5 widely considered Gibsons' finest hour.   It clearly set the pace for all future jazz guitars.  I bet it sounds good, too.

[jbbancroft]

Thanks Frank, just got it strung up yesterday. It’s loud and punchy sounding. She’s rough looking but solid and plays nice.

Jim

[Paul Breen]

Indeed, what Frank said, back from the dead. I wonder how long it's been silent?  It's cool that you took this on and saved that basket case L-5, silent no more!

[jbbancroft]

Thanks Frank and Paul.

I bought this from another repair person about 2 years ago, and he had it for about 20 years. It was a winter project although I think I did the neck repairs last winter, the heel was cracked and a couple inlays missing, plus needed refreting.

Jim