The Gibson L-00 Special Satin Natural continues the tradition of the L-00 from the 1930s and features a traditional Satin Natural finishFinish:
The term "finish" refers to the outer coating or surface treatment of a guitar. It can be different types of varnish, stain or oil that are applied to the wood to protect it and give it an attractive appearance.. As ever, this parlor-sizedParlor guitar:
The Parlor guitar is a smaller acoustic guitar with a compact body and a pleasant sound. It was developed to be easier to transport and is particularly suitable for fingerpicking and blues music.acoustic guitarAcoustic guitar:
The acoustic guitar is an acoustic guitar with steel strings. It is often used for folk impresses with its solid tonewoodsTonewood:
Tonewood is the wood from which the body of a guitar is made. It influences the sound and resonance of the instrument. Popular tonewoods are mahogany or maple for a rich sound, its compact design and an integrated pickupPickup:
A pickup is an electronic component that converts the vibrations of the guitar strings into electrical signals. These signals are then amplified and played back via loudspeakers to make the sound of the guitar audible. for natural sound amplification. Furthermore, this high-quality US-made product comes in a practical premium gig bagGigbag:
guitar bag for on-the-go use.
The full, assertive sound of this guitar is created by the solid Sitkaspruce topTop:
The top is the upper part of the guitar body combined with aFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. solid mahoganybackFloor:
The term "back" refers to the lower part of a guitar, which serves as a resonating body. It is usually made of wood and influences the sound and volume of the instrument. and sidesFrame:
The frame is the side part of the guitar body that surrounds the cavity. It is usually made of wood and contributes to the stability and resonance of the guitar.. This classic combination of tonewoods not only delivers a generous sound volume but also a balanced blend of clear trebles and warm mids – perfect for a wide variety of musical styles. The Scalloped X BracingBracing:
Bracing ensures even better sound projection; thanks to its special design, it optimally supports the vibrations of the top and enhances the resonance.
Thanks to its compact parlour body and a short scale lengthScale length:
The scale length refers to the length of the vibrating string of a guitar. It determines the distance between the nut and the bridge and influences the sound and playability of the instrument. of 628.65 mm, this model sits perfectly in the hand and is comfortable to play due to its low string tension. Furthermore, the guitar neckGuitar neck:
Maple neck features a non-slip Slim-Taper neck profileNeck profile:
The neck profile refers to the shape of the guitar neck. It can be flat, which is designed to be completely ergonomic, whilst the smooth rosewood fingerboardFretboard:
The fretboard is the part of the guitar on which the strings are fretted to produce different tones. It is made of wood and has metal frets that mark the different pitches. enables fluid playing with smooth transitions. Meanwhile, a compensated bridge insertSaddle:
The saddle is a small piece of material that is placed in the bridge of a guitar. It helps to keep the strings at the right height above the fretboard and ensures a clear sound and good playability of the guitar. and tuning-stable Grover Mini Rotomatic tunersTuners:
Machine heads or Tuners are the tuning knobs on a guitar’s headstock that are used to tension the strings. They allow the guitar to be tuned by adjusting the length of the strings. Machine heads are available in various designs and quality levels. guarantee precise intonationIntonation:
Intonation refers to the correct tuning of the individual strings of a guitar. Adjusting the scale length ensures that all notes played on a string sound at the correct pitch..
The acoustic guitar features the L. R. Baggs Element Bronze pickup, which ensures precise and natural sound reproduction. This system authentically captures all the subtleties of the sound and reproduces them in rich detail. A volume control discreetly integrated into the soundholeSound hole:
The sound hole is an opening on the front of a guitar. It allows the sound produced by the strings to reach the outside and amplify the sound of the guitar. volume controlVolume control:
The volume control is a knob on the guitar that can be used to adjust the volume of the instrument. If you turn the knob to the right, discreetly integrated into the soundhole, allows for individual volume adjustment, so that the sound can be optimally tailored to different stage and playing environments. This ensures that the guitar’s expressive sound quality is always preserved.
Gibson L-00 Special Satin Natural