Head to head
Gibson L-00 Special, Satin Natural vs Gibson Parlor Rosewood EC, Rosewood Burst, Left-Handed
The verdict
The Gibson L-00 Special, Satin Natural comes out ahead overall — 80 to 74 on our estimated score.
Estimated from specs & owner reviews — a starting point, not a substitute for playing both.
Gibson L-00 Special, Satin Natural wins on
- Better build (96 vs 91)
- Better sound (68 vs 60)
- Better value (77 vs 63)
- Lower price ($1,999 vs $2,999)
Gibson Parlor Rosewood EC, Rosewood Burst, Left-Handed wins on
No standout advantage.
Scorecard
| Metric | L-00 Special, Satin Natural | Parlor Rosewood EC, Rosewood Burst, Left-Handed |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 74 |
| Build | 96 | 91 |
| Playability | 75 | 75 |
| Sound | 68 | 60 |
| Value | 77 | 63 |
Full specifications
| Spec | L-00 Special, Satin Natural | Parlor Rosewood EC, Rosewood Burst, Left-Handed |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Gibson | Gibson |
| Type | Acoustic | Acoustic |
| Years | — | — |
| Country | US | US |
| Body wood | Solid Mahogany | Rosewood |
| Neck wood | Utile | Mahogany |
| Fretboard | Rosewood | Rosewood |
| Strings | 6 | 6 |
| Frets | 19 | 19 |
| Scale | 24.75" | 24.75" |
| Pickups | LR Baggs Element Bronze | LR Baggs VTC |
| Rating | — | — |
| Price | $1,999 | $2,999 |
| Back | Solid Mahogany | Rosewood |
| Binding | Single-ply Cream, Top and Back | Multi-ply Top, Single-ply Back and Fretboard |
| Body Finish | Satin Nitrocellulose Lacquer | Gloss Nitro Lacquer (Top), Satin Nitro Lacquer (Back, Neck, & Sides) |
| Body shape | L-00 | Parlor |
| Body Styles | Small Body | Small Body |
| Bracing | Traditional Scalloped X-bracing | Traditional Scalloped X-bracing |
| Bridge | Rectangular; Rosewood | Traditional Belly-up; Rosewood |
| Case | Premium Soft Shell | Modern Hardshell |
| Controls | Soundhole Mounted Volume | Soundhole-mounted Volume and Tone |
| Fretboard inlay | Mother-of-Pearl Dot | Mother of Pearl Parallelogram |
| Fretboard radius | 304.8mm / 12.0in | 406.4mm / 16.0in |
| Fret Count | 19 | 19 |
| Headstock Inlay | Gibson Logo in Gold Silkscreen | Gibson Logo in Mother of Pearl |
| Joint | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-body Joint; Hot Hide Glue | Compound Dovetail Neck-to-Body |
| Model | MCSBL0SPCAN | MCSBPRRBL |
| Nut | TUSQ | TUSQ |
| Nut width | 43.82mm / 1.73in | 43.82mm / 1.73in |
| Output Jack | 1/4" Endpin | 1/4" Endpin |
| Pickguard | L-00; Tortoise | Custom Line; Tortoise |
| Preamp | LR Baggs Element Bronze | LR Baggs VTC |
| Profile | SlimTaper | Advanced Response |
| Saddle Material | TUSQ | TUSQ |
| Scale length | 628.65mm / 24.75in | 628.65mm / 24.75in |
| Side | Solid Mahogany | Rosewood |
| String gauges | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 | .012, .016, .024, .032, .042, .053 |
| Top wood | Solid Sitka Spruce | Sitka Spruce |
| Truss rod | Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Truss Rod Cover | 2-ply Black | 2-ply Black Bell |
| Tuner Plating | Chrome | Gold |
| Tuners | Grover Mini Rotomatic | Grover Mini Rotomatic |
| Under Saddle Pickup | LR Baggs Element Bronze | LR Baggs VTC |
| Bridge Pins | — | TUSQ |
| Strap Buttons | — | Endpin Jack |