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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

Listed5 months ago
ConditionGood (Used)
Good condition items function properly but may exhibit some wear and tear.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • L-1 Archtop
Finish
  • Sheraton Brown
Categories
Year
  • 1919
Pickup
  • None
Color Family
  • Brown
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
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 19

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Haggerty's Music

Rapid City, SD, United States
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