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KPL5
This instrument was inspired by a 1934 Gibson L5 that was restored by Ken Parker. I took a trip to the Dutch Archtop Guitar Museum in the Netherlands to visit the L5 and make my own plans. It features an adjustable neck similar to Parkers and was also inspired by Jamie Swannells neck system.
Specification
Model
Scale
Top
Back and Sides
Neck
Fingerboard
Tailpiece
Bracing
Binding
Lower Bout Width
Body Thickness
Pickup
Frets
Tuners
Nut Width
Strings
Finish
KPL5
629mm (24.75")
European Spruce
Flamed Maple
Flamed Maple
Ebony
Handmade Brass
Parallel Braced
White Plastic
401mm (16")
75mm (3")
Bartalloni 5J
Jescar Medium Jumbo
Gotoh 510
44
12-50 Thomastik Flats
French Polish
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