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1933 Gibson L4, Tobacco Burst Roundhole

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$3,750
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Actual guitar shown in the above photographs.   In the early days of Gibson guitars, the company produced the “L” series of acoustic guitars. These early instruments were played by the likes of Robert Johnson, and were true innovations of their time. The L4 was introduced in 1912 and was continually produced into the 1950s; here we have a 1933, a transformative time for the model. The year 1928 marked a move from the original oval shaped soundhole to a round one, which give this…

Overview

Gibson has used the L-4 moniker on a number of different style guitars over the years starting in 1912. The original L-4 was an acoustic archtop with an oval sound-hole and elevated pickguard. By 1928, the design had changed to a more circular sound-hole with a 14 frets clear of the body. The model changed again when F-holes were introduced in 1933, before the L-4 eventually morphed into an electric archtop as the L-4CES starting in 1958. 

Years of Production: 1928 - 1934

Unique to this Year: First year with unbound fingerboard.  

Body Style: Archtop acoustic 

Design Elements: Round sound-hole, trapeze tailpiece, single-bound top and back, 14 frets clear of body

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Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • L-4 14-Fret
Finish
  • Natural
  • Sunburst
Year
  • 1928 - 1934
Made In
  • United States

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