This is a speial one. A breathtakingly rare piece of Gibson Archtop royalty: a 2014 Gibson Custom Shop "Crimson Division" L-5 CES Wes Montgomery, finished in a stunning Vintage Sunburst.

Crafted during the peak of Gibson’s legendary Crimson Division—an elite shop within Nashville dedicated exclusively to master-built archtops—this instrument represents the pinnacle of American luthiery. Modeled after the legendary guitar associated with jazz icon Wes Montgomery, this model features a single neck humbucker to allow the solid carved spruce top to vibrate with maximum acoustic resonance and unmatched warmth.

Excellent condition and comes with checklist, red Crimson COA and original case.

Key Specifications & Features:

• Model: Gibson Custom Shop Crimson L-5 CES Wes Montgomery

• Year of Manufacture: 2014

• Finish: Vintage Sunburst (High-Gloss Nitrocellulose)

• Top: Hand-carved solid Sitka Spruce top

• Back & Sides: Highly figured solid Flamed Maple back and sides

• Neck: 5-piece Maple/Walnut neck with a smooth, rounded C-profile

• Fingerboard: Premium Ebony fingerboard with Mother-of-Pearl block inlays and multi-ply binding

• Pickup: Single Gibson '57 Classic Humbucker in the neck position (1x Volume, 1x Tone)

• Hardware: Aged Gold hardware, ABR-1 bridge on an ebony base, and the iconic L-5 tailpiece featuring the inlaid "Wes Montgomery" nameplate

What’s Included:

• Original Gibson Custom Shop Black Archtop Hardshell Case (plush maroon interior)

• Official Gibson Custom Shop Crimson Certificate of Authenticity (COA)

• Original factory paperwork and case keys

Condition: Excellent / Collector Grade. The Vintage Sunburst finish highlights the dramatic wood grain of the carved spruce top and flamed maple back. Frets show virtually no wear, the neck is perfectly straight, and the electronics operate with total clarity.

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