Gibson L-48 1946 - 1957

Gibson L-48 1946 - 1957

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1947 Gibson L-48 archtop guitar in great players condition. Tons of character, honest wear and checking, no cracks. Replaced aged Stew Mac tuners and aged tailpiece.Plays wonderfully up and down the neck. Full ‘C’ profile w/ 1 3/4 nut.Woody tone for days, dig the mojo!Vintage correct style, chipboard case included.
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Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • L-48
Finish
  • Sunburst
Year
  • 1946 - 1957
Made In
  • United States
Categories
Active Preamp
  • No
Back Material
  • Maple
Body Shape
  • Archtop
Color Family
  • Brown
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Model Family
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Number of Frets
  • 19
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Pickup
  • None
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Series
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
String Type
  • Steel
Top Material
  • Spruce

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 - 1957

Design Elements: Kluson Deluxe tuners, dot inlays, sunburst finish, F-holes

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