Hello Guitar Friends,

welcome to Ruhr Guitars - your premier source for used acoustic guitars. Here you will find a large selection of modern steel string guitars and beautiful vintage guitars.

We are always interested in buying or trading quality acoustic guitars. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Phone / WhatsApp: +49 155 66467985
Website: ruhr-guitars.com

This Gibson L-48 was built in 1956, confirmed by its Factory Order Number beginning with the letter "V". It is a classic Gibson acoustic archtop with a wonderfully dry, direct and woody vintage tone, perfectly suited for jazz, blues and traditional rhythm playing.

Condition:
Very good condition for its age with authentic playwear and lacquer checking. There are no cracks or breaks and the guitar is structurally in excellent condition. The frets are in near-new condition and were probably replaced at some point. Apart from the missing original pickguard, the guitar remains in original condition. The guitar has been carefully checked and professionally set up by us.

String action:
Low E: 2.2 mm at the 12th fret
High e: 1.7 mm at the 12th fret

Specifications:
Model: Gibson L-48
Year: 1956
Top: Mahogany
Back: Maple
Sides: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Bridge: Adjustable Rosewood Archtop Bridge
Scale Length: 625 mm
Nut Width: approx. 43 mm
Body Shape: Archtop / Hollowbody Acoustic, approx. 16"
Neck Joint: 14th Fret
Fingerboard Inlays: Dot Inlays
Soundholes: F-Holes
Tailpiece: Trapeze Tailpiece
Tuners: Kluson Deluxe 3-on-a-Plate, Single-Line, White Buttons
Finish: Sunburst
Pickguard: Missing
Case: Guild Hardshell Case, Non-Original
Made in: USA

We look forward to your inquiries.

Your Ruhr Guitars Team