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The Gibson L-48 was produced from 1946 into the late 1960's. This particular one being a 1956 Sunburst model features a single-bound body with mahogany top and sides, and maple back. Dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, rosewood adjustable bridge, simple nickel-plated trapeze tailpiece, original tuning pegs and original Gibson logo in the headstock. No repairs, no issues, just a laminate chip on the back side that can be seen on the pictures. I should mention that a strap button on the back side is missing, but can be easily be replaced with anyother ones out there.
A surprisingly great sounding jazzbox, this L-48 has a depth of tone and a character you'd not expect of a laminate-topped Gibson. It has a smokey, and somewhat throaty mid-range with nice punch, well-developed basses, and well-dimensioned trebles. Round neck, 1-11/16" nut, 24.9" scale. Set-up in shop with acoustic light-gauge strings. Plays and sounds awesome! Makes for a great long term investment as well. Should you have any questions about this guitar, please feel free to contact me anytime. Thank you for your interest!!!!
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
The Gibson L-48 was produced from 1946 into the late 1960's. This particular one being a 1956 Sunburst model features a single-bound body with mahogany top and sides, and maple back. Dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, rosewood adjustable bridge, simple nickel-plated trapeze tailpiece, original tuning pegs and original Gibson logo in the headstock. No repairs, no issues, just a laminate chip on the back side that can be seen on the pictures. I should mention that a strap button on the back side is missing, but can be easily be replaced with anyother ones out there.
A surprisingly great sounding jazzbox, this L-48 has a depth of tone and a character you'd not expect of a laminate-topped Gibson. It has a smokey, and somewhat throaty mid-range with nice punch, well-developed basses, and well-dimensioned trebles. Round neck, 1-11/16" nut, 24.9" scale. Set-up in shop with acoustic light-gauge strings. Plays and sounds awesome! Makes for a great long term investment as well. Should you have any questions about this guitar, please feel free to contact me anytime. Thank you for your interest!!!!
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
