Gibson L-48 1946 - 1957

Gibson L-48 1946 - 1957

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    Overview

    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

    Design Elements: Kluson Deluxe tuners, dot inlays, sunburst finish, F-holes

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    Product Specs

    Brand
    Model
    • L-48
    Finish
    • Sunburst
    Year
    • 1946 - 1957
    Made In
    • United States
    Categories
    Back Material
    • Maple
    Body Shape
    • Archtop
    Color Family
    • Brown
    • Sunburst
    Finish Style
    • Gloss
    Fretboard Material
    • Rosewood
    Model Family
    • Gibson L-48
    Neck Material
    • Mahogany
    Number of Frets
    • 19
    Number of Strings
    • 6-String
    Right / Left Handed
    • Right Handed
    Series
    • Gibson Kalamazoo Factory Era
    Sides Material
    • Mahogany
    Top Material
    • Spruce

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