{"product_id":"1978-gibson-byrdland-fine-thin-archtop-electric-guitar-tobacco-sunburst-vintage-1970s-l5","title":"Gibson Byrdland Thinline Hollowbody Archtop Electric Guitar 1978 Tobacco Sunburst Vintage 1970s l5","description":"\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1771\/7813\/files\/KC_Vintage_Guitars_Logo_2_240x240.png?v=1711760835\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e1978 Gibson Byrdland Fine Thinline Archtop Electric Guitar Tobacco Sunburst Vintage 1970s l5!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eHere is a \u003cstrong\u003every nice 1978 Gibson Byrdland\u003c\/strong\u003e in classic \u003cstrong\u003eTobacco Sunburst\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Byrdland has long been one of Gibson's premier archtop models, sharing many of the same upscale appointments as the legendary L-5, but with its own unique thin body and shorter 23.5\" scale that make it exceptionally comfortable and easy to play.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is \u003cstrong\u003enice and original\u003c\/strong\u003e with only the usual exceptions. The \u003cstrong\u003epickguard has been replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e, as the original likely deteriorated over time, which is very common on Byrdlands of this era. The \u003cstrong\u003epickup covers also appear to have been replaced\u003c\/strong\u003e, but otherwise the guitar retains its originality. It is also stamped as a \u003cstrong\u003eFactory Second\u003c\/strong\u003e, though nearly 50 years later it's impossible to know why, as nothing stands out today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, it's a \u003cstrong\u003ebeautifully preserved guitar\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is one more noticeable finish scrape\/reaction on the top where your arm naturally rests, along with a finish reaction on the back of the neck from years of resting in the original case. Because of those cosmetic issues, we wouldn't call it collector-grade, but it's still a very clean, honest example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expected, it has all the upscale Byrdland appointments including an \u003cstrong\u003eebony fingerboard with full block inlays\u003c\/strong\u003e, the beautiful \u003cstrong\u003eflowerpot headstock inlay\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003emulti-ply binding throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egold hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eKluson Sealfast tuners\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003etwo original humbuckers\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the original \u003cstrong\u003ewitch hat knobs\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original potentiometers still retain their \u003cstrong\u003euntouched factory shielding cans\u003c\/strong\u003e, always a nice sign of originality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe neck is straight with no issues, the original frets still have good life left, and the guitar plays effortlessly. At only \u003cstrong\u003e6.7 lbs.\u003c\/strong\u003e, it's remarkably lightweight and comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt comes complete with the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Gibson hardshell case\u003c\/strong\u003e, which is very clean overall but is missing the handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original aside from replacement pickguard and likely pickup covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory Second stamp; original electronics with untouched pot cans; lightweight example\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlayability \u0026amp; Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Byrdland has always been one of Gibson's most refined archtops, offering the elegance of an L-5 with a more comfortable body and shorter scale. This one plays exceptionally well thanks to its straight neck and comfortable neck profile. The original humbuckers deliver the warm, articulate jazz tones these guitars are famous for while still having plenty of versatility for blues and clean electric work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Byrdland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tobacco Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Laminated Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck:\u003c\/strong\u003e Maple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pearl Block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two Original Gibson Humbuckers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuners:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gibson Sealfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.65\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.81\" (1st Fret) \/ 0.97\" (12th Fret)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original Gibson Hardshell Case (missing handle)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy From Kansas City Vintage Guitars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-quality vintage and modern guitars\u003c\/strong\u003e for collectors and serious players alike. 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