The Gibson L-1 is an  that was first sold by the  in the early 20th century. The L-1 model was introduced first as an  (1902), and later as a  in 1926. The model is famously associated with the legendary bluesman .

History

1902 L-1 introduction  (acoustic archtop): single bound round soundhole with 2 rope pattern wood rings, single bound top, ebony fingerboard, dot fingerboard inlays, orange top finish, dark mahogany back and sides, 2 sizes.

1908 L-1 specs: 13.5" wide, narrower waist, trapeze tailpiece with pins anchored in tortoise celluloid plate, elavated pickguard, 13 frets clear of the body, bound fingerboard, slated "The Gibson" .

1912 L-1 specs: No pickguard.

1914 L-1 specs: Pickguard added again.

1918 L-1 specs: Sheraton brown finish.

1920 L-1 specs: Double 5 ply soundhole rings.

1925 Discontinued.

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Brand
Model
  • L-1 Archtop
Categories
Year
  • 1918
Pickup
  • None
Body Shape
  • Archtop
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Model Family
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
Back Material
  • Mahogany
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Fretboard Material
  • Ebony
Color Family
  • Tan
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 19
Body Type
  • Solid Body

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