Gibson / L-5 / 1938 / Sunburst / Guitar
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#196, Serial #95283, 1938, exc. Adirondack spruce/flamed maple, sunburst, transition model has a long scale and parallel bracing, top and back arch curved in the mid '30s style, replica G-98 tuners, earlier refret, this beautiful sunburst L-5 is crack free and in original played condition, no other repairs, some finish on the back of the neck is played off, the pickguard was crystallized on some partially but is fixed now, sounds excellent, original tweed Hc.
Henkes & Blazer, Germany 
Through building their own guitars in the style of traditional American steel string guitars and through specializing in the restoration and repair of American pre-war instruments, they realized how similar these guitars were to the traditional German guitars in construction and materials.
Their new Tuebingen workshop opened in 1996. As aficionados of old American guitars, they have been creating many replicas of these wonderful instruments, authentic not only in their looks, but also in design and construction.
In addition to that, Blazer & Henkes are also specialists for the creation of modern guitar design, delicate pearl inlays as well as for restoration and repair work of vintage guitars.
Also, you will usually find an exquisite selection of vintage instruments in their shop.
