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This used Gibson will ship insured, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. In good condition, this acoustic has a shrunken back that can't be bound to the sides, a crack down the back, and is in need of some interal support. The tailpiece is also incomplete.
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The 1919 Gibson L-1 Acoustic Guitar is a stunning snapshot of Gibson’s early craftsmanship, blending elegant archtop design with a rich, woody voice that feels alive under your hands. Its spruce top and birch back and sides deliver a focused, articulate tone with a dry vintage character, while the Sheraton Brown aged lacquer finish and subtle details like the slanted “The Gibson” headstock logo evoke the refined style of the pre-war era.
A mahogany V-shaped neck and ebony fingerboard give this instrument a distinctive feel that rewards expressive playing, complemented by an adjustable wooden bridge and trapeze tailpiece for classic response and sustain. Complete with its original hardshell case, this historic Gibson L-1 is a rare and inspiring piece of acoustic guitar history, available at Haggerty’s Music.
Features / Specs
Highlights
- Orientation: Right-Handed
- Electronics: None
- Cutaway: None
Body
- Body Shape: L-1 Archtop
- Top Material: Spruce
- Top Finish: Aged Lacquer
- Top Color: Sheraton Brown
- Back & Sides Material: Birch
- Back Configuration: Arch
- Back & Sides Finish: Aged Lacquer
- Binding Material: Aged White
- Rosette: Two 5-Ply Soundhole Rings
Neck
- Neck Profile: V-Shape
- Neck Material: Mahogany
- Neck Taper: Standard
- Neck Depth: 1.047" at 1st Fret, 1.518" at 10th Fret
- Scale Length: 24"
- Fingerboard Material: Ebony
- Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
- Fingerboard Binding: Aged White
- Neck Finish: Aged Lacquer
- Headstock: Solid
- Headstock Binding: None
- Headplate Inlay: Slanted "The Gibson" Logo
- Headplate Finish: Aged Lacquer
Hardware
- Bridge Style: Adjustable Acoustic
- Taipiece: Trapeze
- Bridge Material: Wooden
- Bridge Pins: None
- Nut Material: Bone
- Nut Width: 1-7/8"
- Tuners: Open Gear Nickel with Cream Buttons
- Pickguard: None
Miscellaneous
- Electronics: None
- Case/Gig Bag: Original Hardshell Case
- Serial Number: 532154
- Manufacture Date: 1919
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| Condition | Good (Used) Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more |
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