Detail 01
12th-fret neck joint
The design places the bridge deeper in the body and is described as increasing sensitivity to touch.
Product detailSKU #1500000475219
GibsonL-00 Century 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar - Ebony
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The Ebony L-00 Century is a compact, right-handed six-string acoustic built around Gibson’s 12-fret L-00 layout. Its 12th-fret neck joint and bridge position are described as making the top more immediately responsive, with articulation that remains clear at light dynamics. The solid Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and scalloped X-bracing shape the model’s focused, warm, midrange-present voice. A SlimTaper mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 24.75-inch scale, and 19 frets create a compact working surface. It arrives with a Century Collection tweed hardshell case.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Detailed fingerstyle work where nuanced dynamics and individual-note clarity are central to the part.
- Players seeking a parlor acoustic with a focused voice and compact 12-fret playing area.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players, as this is a right-handed model.
- Players who need more than 19 frets.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Scalloped X-bracing
It supports quick, even top response and the guitar's natural articulation.
Detail 03
24.75-inch scale
Together with the 12-fret layout, it contributes to the shorter reach described for this model.
Detail 04
Century Collection tweed hardshell case
A tweed hardshell case is included for carrying and storage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the right-handed orientation.
- 02The guitar has a 19-fret layout.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What finish does this version have?
Ebony; the specifications list the color as black.
02Is the body solid?
Yes. The specifications list solid body construction, with a Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides.
03What tuners does it use?
Open-back Golden Age strap tuners with cream buttons.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
7 detailsPlayability
- Nut Material
- Bone
- String Type
- Steel
- Orientation
- Right handed
- Neck Profile
- SlimTaper 12-fret
- Number of Frets
- 19
- Number of Strings
- 6
- Scale Length
- 24.75
20 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
- Saddle Material
- Bone
- Bridge Pins
- TUSQ
- Bridge Material
- Rosewood
- Neck Meets Body At
- 12th fret
- Binding
- Single-ply top, single-ply back
- Side Material
- Mahogany
- Top Material
- Sitka spruce
- Body Size Class
- Parlor
- Body Finish
- Satin nitrocellulose lacquer
- Inlays
- Mother-of-pearl dots
- Hardware Finish
- Nickel
- Neck Wood
- Mahogany
- Fingerboard Material
- Rosewood
- Neck Joint
- Compound dovetail
- Back Material
- Mahogany
- Available Colors
- Ebony, Vintage Amber, Vintage Sunburst
- Fingerboard Radius
- 12 inch
- Tuning Machines
- Open-back Golden Age strap tuners with cream buttons
- Body Construction
- Solid
1 detailsIn the box
- Case or Gig Bag
- Century Collection tweed hardshell
4 detailsOther
- Model
- L-00 Century 12-Fret
- Bracing Pattern
- Scalloped X-bracing
- Product Type
- Acoustic guitar
- Series
- Century Collection
