Description
Roadhouse USA:
1940s Gibson L-48 Archtop Acoustic Guitar.
The best I can date this guitar at would be between 1946-1950.
It is all original and in very nice condition for its age.
Its never had a neck reset and doesn’t need one. It plays quite well as it sits.
Take a look at the pictures, there is the expected amount of vintage wear throughout, but nothing egregious and no cracks or repairs.
The neck is straight and it is very, very playable.
Comes as pictured with a deluxe Guild case that fits it perfectly. The chipboard cases that came with these guitars have mostly rotted and turned to dust, so this case does a great job of protecting this 75+ year old vintage Gibson.
Overview
The Gibson L-48 was introduced after World War II as a simple archtop acoustic. There was some variation as to the wood used on the body through the ’40s. Other changes to the wood composition occurred in 1952 and 1957.
Years of Production: 1946 – 1957Design Elements: Kluson Deluxe tuners, dot inlays, sunburst finish, F-holes
Years of Production: 1946 – 1957Design Elements: Kluson Deluxe tuners, dot inlays, sunburst finish, F-holes
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