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Gibson L-7 1945 Factory Black Ed McCarty Pickup Assembly

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Southside Guitars
Brooklyn, NY, United States

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This is a fantastic Gibson L-7, made in the USA in 1945. It has a super rare factory black finish that looks incredible. The McCarty pickup assembly was likely added in the late 40's or early 50's. This is an incredible piece of history that plays and sounds exceptionally good. There is normal play wear but no damage.  The tuner buttons are changed but the guitar is otherwise original.  It comes with the original case and some cool ephemera.

Listed2 years ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • L-7C
Finish
  • Factory Black
Year
  • 1945
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Shape
  • Archtop
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Model Family
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Model Sub-Family
  • Gibson L-7 C
Sides Material
  • Maple
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
  • Gibson Kalamazoo Factory Era
Back Material
  • Maple
Color Family
  • Black
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

About the Seller

Southside Guitars

Brooklyn, NY, United States
(2,703)
Joined Reverb:2012
Items Sold:3,537
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Product Overview

Gibson L-7C 1948 - 1972

The L-7 C was the cutaway version of the L-7 which dates back to 1932. Like most Gibson archtop, the earliest L-7 and L7 Cs are the most valuable on the market.

Years of Production: 1948 - 1972

Design Elements: Split block inlays, triple bound top, trapeze tailpiece with pointed ends 
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Gibson L-7 1945 Factory Black Ed McCarty Pickup Assembly
Gibson L-7 1945 Factory Black Ed McCarty Pickup Assembly
$800 price drop

About This Listing

This is a fantastic Gibson L-7, made in the USA in 1945. It has a super rare factory black finish that looks incredible. The McCarty pickup assembly was likely added in the late 40's or early 50's. This is an incredible piece of history that plays and sounds exceptionally good. There is normal play wear but no damage.  The tuner buttons are changed but the guitar is otherwise original.  It comes with the original case and some cool ephemera.

Listed2 years ago
Condition
Brand
Model
  • L-7C
Finish
  • Factory Black
Year
  • 1945
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Body Shape
  • Archtop
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Model Family
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Model Sub-Family
  • Gibson L-7 C
Sides Material
  • Maple
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
  • Gibson Kalamazoo Factory Era
Back Material
  • Maple
Color Family
  • Black
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 20

About the Seller

Southside Guitars

Brooklyn, NY, United States
(2,703)
Joined Reverb:2012
Items Sold:3,537
Message SellerSeller ReviewsSeller's other items
Product Overview

Gibson L-7C 1948 - 1972

The L-7 C was the cutaway version of the L-7 which dates back to 1932. Like most Gibson archtop, the earliest L-7 and L7 Cs are the most valuable on the market.

Years of Production: 1948 - 1972

Design Elements: Split block inlays, triple bound top, trapeze tailpiece with pointed ends 
Shop 13 options from $3,950
Product Reviews

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