Gibson Custom L-4 CES Mahogany Review

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Overall Rating 2.69

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Features 3.05

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Quality 1.6

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Reliability / Value 3.05

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Gibson Custom L-4 CES Mahogany Specs

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  • Body Shape: L5S  
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  • Number of Strings: 6  
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  • Body Type: Hollowbody  
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  • Scale Length: 24-3/4"  
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  • Body Construction: Single cutaway  
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  • Body Construction: Semi acoustic  
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  • Body Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Body Top Wood: Spruce  
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  • Finish: Lacquer  
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  • Binding: White  
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  • Carved Top: Yes  
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  • Pickguard: Yes  
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  • Neck Construction: 1-piece neck  
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  • Neck Shape: Standard  
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  • Neck Joint: Set neck  
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  • Neck Wood: Mahogany  
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  • Fingerboard Material: Ebony  
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  • Fingerboard Inlays: Abalone Split Trapezoid  
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  • Number of Frets: 20  
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  • String Nut: Corian  
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  • Bridge: Tune-O-Matic  
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  • Hardware: Gold  
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  • Fret Size: Jumbo  
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  • Number of Pickups: 2  
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  • Pickup Switch Type: 3-way Pickup Selector  
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  • Bridge Pickup Type: Humbucker  
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  • Controls: Tone  
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  • Controls: Volume  
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  • '57 Classic Humbucker pickups

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It feels that Gibson Custom could have done better with L-4 CES Mahogany, but still, this is a useful musical instrument. You should really give L-4 CES Mahogany a chance if you feel that this is a right instrument for you in this moment in time.

Gibson Custom didn't go over the top with a set of features that make the L-4 CES Mahogany what it is: a guitar that will do the job, but won't thrill you with its limited features. However, it won't let you down if you feel you can get along with what's provided. You can try and search for better solutions, but still, Gibson Custom's L-4 CES Mahogany will deliver what you need in most situations.

A bit more care and time would make this instrument a class better, but Gibson Custom's L-4 CES Mahogany doesn't look bad, nor does play badly. It stays in tune reasonably well, and can provide a not-too-demanding musician some good experience. Was it the price, or some other factor, but it feels that the hardware could have been done better; nevertheless, L-4 CES Mahogany is after all a good guitar which is not too hard to handle and set up.

This guitar will hold on really well as it is built well. Not to be battered as it is not the ultimate gigging tool; still, L-4 CES Mahogany will perform OK in most live situations. You might feel that it will let you down in you hour of need, but in reality this guitar will do just well. Should you feel unconfident, have a backup guitar ready and you'll have no worries with Gibson Custom's L-4 CES Mahogany.