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Born in 1902 as a 12.5-inch acoustic archtop guitar, changed to 13.5-inch in 1908, production as an archtop ceased in 1925, and was subsequently succeeded by the flat top. This guitar has historical value and is Gibson's L-1, made in 1922. It is also a memorable era in which Lloyd Loar produced the F-5, and the following year the L-5, producing masterpieces that are still well-known even today. It is well known that the flat-top L-1 was used by the famous Robert Johnson, but the arch-top L-1 is also very attractive and has a lot of charm. The fact that a guitar from about 100 years ago still exists in such "playable condition" is deeply moving. Spruce top, birch sides and back, 13F joint mahogany extra-thick V-shaped neck, non-truss rod, ebony fingerboard, pearl dot fingerboard inlay, ivoroid binding on top and fingerboard, ebony adjustable bridge with Pat number engraved, original tailpiece, original pegs. The neck has a very thick triangle neck with a light overspray that maintains the natural texture. The pickguard was replaced with a replacement item. Although it is a non-truss rod neck, the neck is straight and in excellent condition. The pegs also work very well. It is in very good condition for a guitar that is over 100 years old. The tone is an early American sound that doesn't betray its looks at all. Enjoy a soft yet dry and nostalgic sound. Comes with original hard case.

Condition:EX++
Top:Solid Spruce
Side:Solid Birch
Back:Solid Maple
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard:Ebony
Bridge:Ebony
Machine Heads:Open Type
Binding:Ivoloid
Pick Guard: Tortise Color
Pick up:none
Nut width:47mm
Scale:614mm
Case:Original Hard Case
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Listeda year ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • L-1 Archtop
Categories
Year
  • 1922
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

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MIKI MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CO., LTD.

Osaka, Japan
Joined Reverb:2018

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