Detail 01
12th-fret neck joint
The bridge sits deeper in the body; the design is described as producing a quicker, more touch-sensitive response.
Product detailSKU #1500000475213
GibsonL-00 Century 12-Fret Acoustic Guitar - Vintage Sunburst
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Built around a parlor body and a 12th-fret neck joint, the L-00 Century brings a close, responsive feel to acoustic work. Its Sitka spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and scalloped X-bracing are described as focused, warm, and articulate, with clear dynamics from a lighter touch. The SlimTaper mahogany neck, rosewood fingerboard, 24.75-inch scale, and 19-fret layout keep the playing area compact. Vintage Sunburst satin nitrocellulose lacquer and open-back tuners complete the period-minded presentation.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Fingerstyle passages where light articulation and dynamic contrast need to come through clearly.
- Players wanting a compact parlor acoustic with a 12-fret neck joint and shorter overall reach.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Left-handed players, as this is a right-handed model.
- Players who need access beyond the guitar's 19-fret layout.
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, mahogany back and sides
This wood combination is described as warm and focused, with clear individual notes and midrange presence.
Detail 03
Scalloped X-bracing
It supports an even, responsive top for nuanced dynamics.
Detail 04
Century Collection tweed hardshell case
A fitted hardshell case is included for transport and storage.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Confirm the right-handed orientation.
- 02The neck meets the body at the 12th fret and the fingerboard has 19 frets.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Is a case included?
Yes. It includes a Century Collection tweed hardshell case.
02What finish does this version have?
Vintage Sunburst, with a satin nitrocellulose lacquer body finish.
03What kind of body does it use?
It has a parlor body with a solid Sitka spruce top and mahogany back and sides.
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
- Burst or Fade
- 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
