• A nice Loar period instrument, this Gibson L-3 has a sunburst finish arched spruce top, birch back and sides, and a 13-fret mahogany neck. Distinctive features include 3-on-a-plate open gear tuners and a bound soundhole with a multi-ring rosette. A newer trapeze tailpiece and adjustable bridge have been installed. Original hard shell case. Made in USA. (capo scars on the back of the neck)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. <br>For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 77898 FON 11210A
  • 1925
  • VGC+ (capo scars on back of neck) 
  • Red sunburst finish
  • Double bound 13-3/4" body
  • Arched spruce top 
  • Bound soundhole, herringbone rosette
  • Cherry finish on birch sides and back
  • 13 fret mahogany neck
  • Bound ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays (refretted)
  • 19 frets, 1-3/4" nut, 24-3/4" scale
  • Missing pickguard
  • Newer 50's Brazilian rosewood adjustable bridge and trapeze tailpiece installed
  • Snakehead peghead black overlay features pearl script logo
  • 3-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Original hard shell case (pea green lining) (pea green lining)
  • Made in USA

Gibson L-3 Archtop Acoustic Guitar (1924)

Gibson L-3 Archtop Acoustic Guitar (1924)

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Used

SKU: 45U-218058

$2,900 USD
$2,900.00 USD
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A nice Loar period instrument, this Gibson L-3 has a sunburst finish arched spruce top, birch back and sides, and a 13-fret mahogany neck. Distinctive features include 3-on-a-plate open gear tuners and a bound soundhole with a multi-ring rosette. A newer trapeze tailpiece and adjustable bridge have been installed. Original hard shell case. Made in USA. (capo scars on the back of the neck)
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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. <br>For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880

  • SN 77898 FON 11210A
  • 1925
  • VGC+ (capo scars on back of neck) 
  • Red sunburst finish
  • Double bound 13-3/4" body
  • Arched spruce top 
  • Bound soundhole, herringbone rosette
  • Cherry finish on birch sides and back
  • 13 fret mahogany neck
  • Bound ebony fretboard with pearl dot inlays (refretted)
  • 19 frets, 1-3/4" nut, 24-3/4" scale
  • Missing pickguard
  • Newer 50's Brazilian rosewood adjustable bridge and trapeze tailpiece installed
  • Snakehead peghead black overlay features pearl script logo
  • 3-on-a-plate tuners with ivoroid buttons
  • Original hard shell case (pea green lining) (pea green lining)
  • Made in USA
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