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LUXURY ASSET AUCTION: Featuring Choice Property from the Collection of Al and Carol Cali
Thu, Jan 29, 2026 02:00PM EST
Lot 211
1996 Gibson Tal Farlow L-5 Custom Shop Archtop Jazz Guitar, Serial No. 91016009
Estimate: $2,500 - $5,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A 1996 Gibson Tal Farlow L-5 Nashville Custom Shop archtop jazz guitar, finished in wine red with multi-ply binding, dual humbucking pickups, rosewood fingerboard with split-diamond mother-of-pearl inlays, bound tortoiseshell-style pickguard, Grover tuners, and gold-finished hardware. Serial no. 91016009. Includes original Gibson USA hardshell case.
Dimensions: Case: 45 x 20 x 6 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Sacramento, CA
Pickup & Shipping: Free pickup in Sacramento. Shipping via FedEx within the continental U.S. for $175 + 1.5% insurance (unless waived in writing). Combined lot shipping available.
Excellent overall, showing minimal handling wear; minor surface marks consistent with light use.
Condition
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