Auction 235: Gibson Guitar, Books, Vinyl Records, US & Foreign Coins, Furniture, Original Art and Much More

Lot #0001BR: 1960 Top Tier Flagship Gibson L-5 CES (Cutaway Electric Spanish) - Natural Electric Guitar w/ Venetian Cutaway Design That Started in Late 1960 Models. 17 of This Model Shipped in 1960. Photos Show Original Purchase Receipt on December 5, 1960. Narrow Neck (1 & 11/16") One Owner. Two Independent Condition Reports Attached as Photos. Original Owner Says It Was Sent Back to Factory to Have the Fret Replaced in 1968. Bridge Pickup PAF. Neck Pickup Patent #. Case Appears to be from 1968. Cover may be original. (See All Photos in the Photo Gallery) Text 202-441-5446 for an Appointment to Inspect {Description Amended and More Photos Added 5-13-26 @ 3:36pm ET}

Bidding is closed.
High Bid:$20,500.00
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Bidding Ended: Thu, May 14  9:08:42 pm ET
High Bidder: 5022
Bid Increment: $250.00
Starting Bid: $1.00
Item Location: 2800 Juniper St, Suite 2, Fairfax, VA 22031
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Purchased and owned for 66 Years by Beverly Rossman of Pulaski, New York, a member of the "TRI-ETTES", an All Girl Band in Syracuse in the 1960's styled after the popular Ronettes. (See all photos in the photo gallery).  Beverly has taught guitar to more than 500 students, and now in her late eighties, she plays her acoustic guitar for enjoyment and therapy.  

Bid Date Bid Amount Bidder
May 14, 2026 - 9:06:42 PM $20,500.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 9:06:42 PM $20,250.00 i5023
May 14, 2026 - 9:05:11 PM $19,750.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 9:05:11 PM $19,500.00 i5023
May 14, 2026 - 9:04:33 PM $19,250.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 9:04:33 PM $19,000.00 i5023
May 14, 2026 - 9:03:18 PM $18,750.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 9:03:18 PM $18,500.00 i5023
May 14, 2026 - 9:02:50 PM $18,250.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 9:02:50 PM $18,000.00 i5023
May 14, 2026 - 9:01:19 PM $16,750.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 9:01:19 PM $16,500.00 i5023
May 14, 2026 - 8:59:37 PM $15,500.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 8:59:37 PM $15,250.00 i5009
May 14, 2026 - 8:58:33 PM $14,100.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 8:58:33 PM $13,850.00 i5009
May 14, 2026 - 8:58:02 PM $12,450.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 8:58:02 PM $12,200.00 i5009
May 14, 2026 - 6:49:28 PM $9,300.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 6:49:28 PM $9,200.00 i5023
May 14, 2026 - 6:41:10 PM $9,100.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 6:41:10 PM $9,000.00 i868
May 14, 2026 - 3:25:38 PM $8,900.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 3:25:38 PM $8,800.00 i5011
May 14, 2026 - 2:57:42 PM $8,100.00 i5022
May 14, 2026 - 2:57:42 PM $8,000.00 i5011
May 13, 2026 - 3:01:08 PM $3,150.00 i5011
May 13, 2026 - 3:01:08 PM $3,100.00 i58
May 12, 2026 - 10:04:53 AM $3,050.00 i5011
May 12, 2026 - 10:04:53 AM $3,000.00 i5008
May 11, 2026 - 2:16:32 PM $2,550.00 i5008
May 11, 2026 - 2:16:32 PM $2,500.00 i935
May 9, 2026 - 12:28:44 PM $2,150.00 i935
May 9, 2026 - 12:28:43 PM $2,100.00 i5002
May 9, 2026 - 5:28:45 AM $2,050.00 i5002
May 9, 2026 - 5:28:45 AM $2,000.00 i313
May 9, 2026 - 5:28:23 AM $1,250.00 i5002
May 9, 2026 - 5:28:23 AM $1,200.00 i313
May 9, 2026 - 5:28:04 AM $575.00 i5002
May 9, 2026 - 5:28:04 AM $550.00 i313
May 9, 2026 - 5:27:43 AM $480.00 i5002
May 9, 2026 - 5:27:43 AM $470.00 i313
May 8, 2026 - 9:09:51 PM $460.00 i5002
May 8, 2026 - 9:09:51 PM $450.00 i4081
May 8, 2026 - 8:32:32 PM $310.00 i4081
May 8, 2026 - 8:32:32 PM $300.00 i4370
May 8, 2026 - 5:26:54 PM $285.00 i4370
May 8, 2026 - 5:26:53 PM $275.00 i2625
May 8, 2026 - 4:08:01 PM $260.00 i2625
May 8, 2026 - 4:07:08 PM $250.00 i4081
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May 8, 2026 - 4:04:33 PM $160.00 i4081
May 8, 2026 - 4:04:33 PM $150.00 i1137
May 8, 2026 - 3:51:40 PM $105.00 i4081
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May 8, 2026 - 3:51:27 PM $100.00 i4081
May 8, 2026 - 3:51:18 PM $3.00 i2625
May 8, 2026 - 3:51:18 PM $2.00 i4081
May 8, 2026 - 3:25:32 PM $1.00 i2625