In the old days of the big bands, wouldn't you look cool playing this in a tux?  This is the perfect black tie instrument. This guitar is a gorgeous example of the gold standard in archtop jazz guitars.  The Gibson L5 Wes Montgomery.  Wes played his in sunburst all the time, and for a guy who could not read music, and played with his thumb,  he amazingly went down as the one of the world's greatest players ever.  Legend has it that he could learn a new piece overnight, and without music had to memorize it.  Most jazz players learn from charts and from them commit to memory.  Wes didn't have that luxury because he couldn't read music.  This guitar is a brand new 2015 model.  See photos below.  There is a smear of polish on the tail piece, that comes out with gentle buffing.  The guitar is perfect in every aspect with an ebony board.  Ships in original case with all paperwork.  The original carton was destroyed in the shipping to us.  17" bout.  Single pickup is a  a classic 57.  ABR-1 bridge assembly.  C profile neck.  MAP IS $9799.00  Satisfaction is guaranteed as can be seen from our perfect feedback.  However, returns are reserved for errors in description or defective pieces.  Returns for buyers’ remorse may incur a 5% restocking fee.  We hesitate to do that, but reserve the right.  We cannot offer the buyer  a  factory warranty as we are players and collectors and technically are the first owners.  However we definitely stand behind what we sell, and make good on all our pieces in obvious cases of factory defect.   Satisfaction is guaranteed.  We will always make it right.