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The Gibson L-5 guitar was first produced in 1922 by Gibson Guitar Corporation, then of Kalamazoo, Michigan, U.S.A. under the direction of master luthier Lloyd Loar, and has been in production ever since. It was considered the premier rhythm guitar in the big band era. It was originally offered as an acoustic instrument, with electric models made available in the 1950s. The L-5 was Gibson's first guitar with f-hole. The L-5 was first produced in a 16" body width and in late 1934 became the 17"... full article at wikipedia
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