• The Gibson L-48 was introduced after World War II, as was the silk-screened block logo. Features on this post-war archtop include a sunburst finish on mahogany top, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and adjustable bridge, newer vintage style tuners installed. NO CASE. Made in Kalamazoo, USA (needs heat press neck, fret level, set-up, etc. - sold AS-IS)
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  • Pickguard of Gibson L-48 Archtop Guitar (c.1948)
  • Fretboard of Gibson L-48 Archtop Guitar (c.1948)
  • Front headstock of Gibson L-48 Archtop Guitar (c.1948)
  • back headstock of Gibson L-48 Archtop Guitar (c.1948)
  • Heel of Gibson L-48 Archtop Guitar (c.1948)
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  • Full back and side of Gibson L-48 Archtop Guitar (c.1948)
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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

  • FON 2982 13
  • c.1948
  • VGC (needs heat press neck, fret level, set-up, etc. - sold AS-IS)
  • Gloss sunburst finish
  • Double bound ~16" body
  • Arched mahogany top with f-holes, inside stamped "L-48" and "2982 13" 
  • Dark-finished mahogany sides, arched back and 14-fret neck
  • 19-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays 
  • 1-23/32" nut, 24-3/4" scale 
  • Adjustable Brazilian rosewood bridge 
  • Trapeze tailpiece (repaired)
  • Raised tortoise plastic pickguard 
  • Black peghead overlay features modern block logo 
  • Vintage style tuners with keystone plastic buttons installed
  • No endpin (needs replacement)
  • NO CASE
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA

Gibson L-48 Archtop Guitar (c.1948)

Gibson L-48 Archtop Guitar (c.1948)

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SKU: 45U-211613

$1,500 USD
$1,500.00 USD
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The Gibson L-48 was introduced after World War II, as was the silk-screened block logo. Features on this post-war archtop include a sunburst finish on mahogany top, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and adjustable bridge, newer vintage style tuners installed. NO CASE. Made in Kalamazoo, USA (needs heat press neck, fret level, set-up, etc. - 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

  • FON 2982 13
  • c.1948
  • VGC (needs heat press neck, fret level, set-up, etc. - sold AS-IS)
  • Gloss sunburst finish
  • Double bound ~16" body
  • Arched mahogany top with f-holes, inside stamped "L-48" and "2982 13" 
  • Dark-finished mahogany sides, arched back and 14-fret neck
  • 19-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlays 
  • 1-23/32" nut, 24-3/4" scale 
  • Adjustable Brazilian rosewood bridge 
  • Trapeze tailpiece (repaired)
  • Raised tortoise plastic pickguard 
  • Black peghead overlay features modern block logo 
  • Vintage style tuners with keystone plastic buttons installed
  • No endpin (needs replacement)
  • NO CASE
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
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