PRELOVED Gibson L-5S (1977) — Cherry Sunburst

This all-original 1977 L-5S represents one of just 301 produced that year, making it a rare and highly desirable example from what many consider the model’s definitive period for features and appointments.

The Gibson L-5S is one of the coolest “luxury-meets-rock” designs Gibson ever made—an L-5-inspired, solidbody instrument loaded with high-end appointments like multi-ply binding, an ebony fingerboard with block inlays, and a distinctly bright, articulate response thanks to its maple-heavy build. The model debuted in the early ’70s as a solidbody counterpart to Gibson’s famous L-5 archtop, and evolved from early low-impedance electronics to more conventional humbuckers as the decade progressed.

This all-original 1977 example is a particularly desirable snapshot of the model’s later ‘70s spec—described by one respected vintage dealer as a year where the features “all came together,” with Gibson Super Humbuckers and classic L-5S styling.

Key features

Solid maple body in Cherry Sunburst
3-piece maple neck with Slim Taper C profile
Bound ebony fingerboard with abalone block inlays
Gibson Super Humbuckers
Schaller “Harmonica” bridge
Grover Imperial tuners
3-way toggle switching
Gold hardware

Full specs

Year: 1977
Body: Solid Maple
Neck: 3 Piece Maple
Neck Profile: Slim Taper C
Fretboard: Bound Ebony
Inlays: Abalone Block
Frets: Original (22)
Nut: Bone, 1-11/16"
Scale: 24.75"
Radius: 12"
Neck thickness: .80" (1st fret) / .98" (12th fret)
Dimensions: 39-1/4" length, 13-1/2" lower bout, 1-7/8" body depth

Included

Original hard case

Why Buy Preloved at Colemans Music?

Trusted Melbourne retailer (South Melbourne store + online)
Preloved gear inspected & tested so you can buy with confidence
Real advice from musicians on vintage-spec setups, strings, and matching amps/pedals
Australia-wide delivery, packed properly for fragile vintage instruments
Local support after purchase if you need help dialing in action, intonation, or pickups

Gibson Guitars Australia

GIBSON Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird

PRELOVED GIBSON Custom Shop Murphy Lab '64 Johnny Winter Firebird V

PRELOVED GIBSON Firebird Studio VS (2017)

PRELOVED GIBSON 1977 L5-S Cherry Sunburst