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This historic L-1 features a 13-3/4" body of carved spruce top and birch back, 13-fret mahogany neck, and a 19-fret ebony fingerboard. It has an ivoroid-bound top, fingerboard, soundhole and tuner buttons. Equipped with a raised celluloid pickguard, 3-on-a-plate tuners, tortoise plastic bridge pin retainer, and an ebony bridge (in case). Thermoplastic hard shell case. Built in Kalamazoo, USA.
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Condition Notes: Top and back cracks need cleats, bass side tone bar and loose back need glue, bridge needs fitting (This item is sold As-Is)× This used product is in Project Condition
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: Top and back cracks need cleats, bass side tone bar and loose back need glue, bridge needs fitting (This item is sold As-Is)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.
- SN 43089 FON 11074
- 1918
- Small 13-3/4" body
- Carved spruce top
- Round soundhole, double rope pattern rosette
- Ivoroid-bound top, fingerboard and soundhole
- Brown stained birch sides and carved back
- 13-fret mahogany neck with V-profile
- 19-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays
- 24" scale, 1-7/8" nut
- Ebony bridge (in case pocket, too tall installed to close case)
- Raised celluloid pickguard
- Trapeze tailpiece with tortoise plastic bridge pin retainer
- 3-on-a-plate tuners, ivoroid buttons
- Black peghead overlay features angled pearl script logo
- Thermoplastic hard shell case (brown lining)
- Built in Kalamazoo, USA
Gibson L-1 Archtop Acoustic Guitar (1918)
Gibson L-1 Archtop Acoustic Guitar (1918)
SKU: 45U-220991
This historic L-1 features a 13-3/4" body of carved spruce top and birch back, 13-fret mahogany neck, and a 19-fret ebony fingerboard. It has an ivoroid-bound top, fingerboard, soundhole and tuner buttons. Equipped with a raised celluloid pickguard, 3-on-a-plate tuners, tortoise plastic bridge pin retainer, and an ebony bridge (in case). Thermoplastic hard shell case. Built in Kalamazoo, USA.
Condition Notes: Top and back cracks need cleats, bass side tone bar and loose back need glue, bridge needs fitting (This item is sold As-Is)
Project items are used and have clear functional problems that will generally require repair. They may come with multiple cosmetic imperfections and hold potential for restoration—perfect for those who enjoy bringing instruments back to life or taking on a rewarding challenge.
Condition Notes: Top and back cracks need cleats, bass side tone bar and loose back need glue, bridge needs fitting (This item is sold As-Is)
Learn more about our condition ratings
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.
- SN 43089 FON 11074
- 1918
- Small 13-3/4" body
- Carved spruce top
- Round soundhole, double rope pattern rosette
- Ivoroid-bound top, fingerboard and soundhole
- Brown stained birch sides and carved back
- 13-fret mahogany neck with V-profile
- 19-fret ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlays
- 24" scale, 1-7/8" nut
- Ebony bridge (in case pocket, too tall installed to close case)
- Raised celluloid pickguard
- Trapeze tailpiece with tortoise plastic bridge pin retainer
- 3-on-a-plate tuners, ivoroid buttons
- Black peghead overlay features angled pearl script logo
- Thermoplastic hard shell case (brown lining)
- Built in Kalamazoo, USA













