Detail 01
Parlor body with 12th-fret neck joint
The compact body and bridge placement are described as delivering quick response and clear dynamics.
Product detailSKU #1500000475218
GibsonL-00 Century 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Amber
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
In Vintage Amber, the L-00 Century centers on the compact dimensions and direct response of its parlor format. The 12th-fret neck joint shifts the bridge deeper into the body, which Gibson associates with a freer-moving top, quick response, and clear light-touch dynamics. A Sitka spruce top, mahogany body, and scalloped X-bracing support its focused, woody character. The SlimTaper mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard pair with a 24.75-inch scale and 19 frets for a close, contained playing layout. A tweed hardshell case is included.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle playing that relies on clear note separation and subtle changes in touch.
- Acoustic players looking for a compact parlor body and shorter-reach 12-fret layout.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players, as this is a right-handed model.
- Players who require a fingerboard extending beyond 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
Sitka spruce top and mahogany body
Gibson describes the result as focused and woody, with warmth, definition, and midrange presence.
Detail 03
SlimTaper 12-fret neck
It is paired with a rosewood fingerboard and a 24.75-inch scale for a shorter overall reach.
Detail 04
Century Collection tweed hardshell case
A hardshell case is included.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the right-handed orientation.
- 02The 12-fret construction provides 19 frets rather than an extended upper-fret layout.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What color is this L-00 version?
Vintage Amber.
02What woods are used for the body?
It has a Sitka spruce top with mahogany back and sides.
03Is it supplied with a case?
Yes. It includes a Century Collection tweed hardshell case.
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
- Natural
- 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
