Description
The Gibson L-00 Original Acoustic-Electric in Vintage Sunburst brings one of Gibson's most enduring small-body designs into a modern performance setting, now refreshed with the LR Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. Originally developed in the 1930s, the L-00 earned its reputation through a compact, comfortable body paired with a surprisingly strong and direct voice. This version keeps that traditional character intact while giving players an upgraded way to bring its natural acoustic sound to the stage, studio, or PA.
A Sitka spruce top is paired with mahogany back and sides, with traditional hand-scalloped X-bracing supporting the soundboard. That classic combination gives the L-00 warmth and focus while retaining the clarity and projection that make a smaller guitar so useful for fingerstyle playing, blues, folk, songwriting, and accompaniment. The compact body also responds readily to changes in picking dynamics, making it an expressive option for players who want nuance without the physical footprint of a larger dreadnought.
The major update is the LR Baggs HiFi DNA pickup system. Instead of the previous VTC undersaddle pickup, the HiFi DNA system uses dual lightweight bridge plate sensors to capture a more natural balance of string and body energy. Those sensors work with an internal, studio-quality preamp voiced specifically for the system, delivering strong note definition, dynamic response, balanced output across the strings, and useful resistance to feedback. Soundhole-mounted volume and tone controls remain easy for the player to reach while staying visually discreet. It's a particularly fitting upgrade for the L-00, allowing the intimate character and responsiveness of this small-body acoustic to come through more naturally when amplified.
The mahogany neck uses Gibson's SlimTaper profile and a 24.75-inch scale length for an easy, familiar feel. Its rosewood fingerboard has a 12-inch radius, 19 standard frets, and understated mother-of-pearl dot inlays. The shorter scale contributes to a supple string response that works especially well for fingerpicking, expressive bends, and relaxed chord work. TUSQ at the saddle and bridge pins provides consistent string contact, while Mini Grover Rotomatic tuners offer dependable tuning performance.
Visually, the L-00 Original keeps things appropriately understated. Vintage Sunburst emphasizes the guitar's prewar-inspired silhouette, while single-ply top and back binding, the traditional L-00 pickguard, nickel hardware, and compact rectangular bridge reinforce its straightforward vintage aesthetic. It's a guitar that draws heavily from Gibson history without feeling overly ornate or precious.
The L-00 has always offered a compelling alternative for players who want full Gibson character in a smaller, more intimate instrument. With the addition of the LR Baggs HiFi DNA system, the L-00 Original becomes an even more capable acoustic-electric while preserving the construction, feel, and visual identity that make the model special. We think this is an especially smart refresh here at Cream City Music; the new electronics expand what the guitar can do plugged in without asking the L-00 to become anything other than itself.
Specifications:
- Body Style: Small Body
- Body Shape: L-00
- Top Material: Sitka Spruce
- Back Material: Mahogany
- Side Material: Mahogany
- Bracing: Traditional Hand-Scalloped X-Bracing
- Binding: Single-Ply Top and Back
- Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer
- Color: Vintage Sunburst
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Profile: SlimTaper
- Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
- Fingerboard Radius: 12"
- Scale Length: 24.75"
- Nut Material: Black
- Number of Frets: 19
- Frets: Standard
- Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dots
- Tuning Machines: Mini Grover Rotomatic
- Bridge: Rectangle, Closed Slot
- Saddle Material: TUSQ
- Bridge Pins: TUSQ
- Hardware Finish: Nickel
- Pickguard: L-00
- Truss Rod Cover: Black/White
- Pickup System: LR Baggs HiFi DNA
- Pickup Design: Dual Bridge Plate Sensors
- Preamp: LR Baggs HiFi DNA Internal Preamp
- Controls: Soundhole-Mounted Volume and Tone
- Case Included: Hardshell Case
- Accessories: Gibson Accessory Kit
Sku: OCSBL0HFVS
