1936 Gibson L5 played on countless recordings. Serial#: 93291. In 1936, Gibson produced either 17 or 19 L-5 guitars (records vary). This important example has an illustrious past having been purchased new by George VanEps, a legend in the world of the Jazz guitar and often referred to as "the Father of the Seven String Guitar. " Howard Roberts, who played professionally with a wide array of legendary musicians including Bobby Troup, Peggy Lee, Dean Martin and Chet Atkins, was its second owner. Around 1960, the L-5 changed hands for its final time when it was acquired by its current owner, Don Peake, a member of Los Angeles' famed Wrecking Crew.

In Don Peake's accomplished hands, this wonderful instrument can be heard on such extraordinary hits as "You've Lost That Loving Feeling" and "Unchained Melody" ((Righteous Brothers), "River Deep, Mountain High" (Ike and Tina Turner), "If I Were a Carpenter" (Bobby Darin), "America the Beautiful" and "Eleanor Rigby" (Ray Charles) and "Baby Don't Go" (Sonny and Cher). The list of additional entertainers whose recordings feature Don playing this guitar is nothing short of staggering. They include (but are not limited to): Jan and Dean, Gregg Allman, Roy Orbison, the Monkees, Barry White, Tavares, Noel Harrison, Tommy Sands, Pat Boone, Wayne Newton, Del Shannon, Rick Nelson, Brian Hyland, The Jackson Five, Earl Grant, the Osmond Brothers, David Cassidy, Mitch Ryder, the Love Unlimited Orchestra, Fifth Dimension, and the Mamas and the Papas. Whew! In addition to it's historical credentials the guitar has an ebony fretboard making it rare amongst Gibson L5's.

More than simply a great guitar, the new owner of this instrument will be acquiring music history.