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    The Gibson L-50 archtop guitar was a popular model back in the day. Warm, bassy tones are amplified by the DeArmond floating single-coil pickup and controls installed. The 16" body features a sunburst finish on a spruce top, and dark stain on the maple sides and arched back. It has a bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard on a "V" profile mahogany neck. Replaced tuners and parts. Original 1960's chipboard case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA.


    This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

    Condition Notes: Hairline crack on back of neck, replaced parts, pickup installed, previous repairs,etc.

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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 89658
  • c.1935
  • Sunburst finish
  • Double bound 16" lower bout
  • Spruce top with f-holes
  • Dark stain on maple arched back and sides
  • 14-fret mahogany neck
  • Bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard  and replacement bridge
  • 1-9/16" nut, 24-3/4" scale
  • "V" neck profile
  • DeArmond floating single-coil pickup and assembly installed
  • Volume and tone controls
  • Replacement nut, Kluson tuners, raised pickguard, truss rod cover, trapeze tailpiece
  • Newer Grover tuners installed
  • Black peghead overlay, pearl script logo and diamond inlays
  • Original 1960's chipboard case
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA

Gibson L-50 Archtop Guitar (c.1935)

Gibson L-50 Archtop Guitar (c.1935)

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SKU: 45U-222919

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The Gibson L-50 archtop guitar was a popular model back in the day. Warm, bassy tones are amplified by the DeArmond floating single-coil pickup and controls installed. The 16" body features a sunburst finish on a spruce top, and dark stain on the maple sides and arched back. It has a bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard on a "V" profile mahogany neck. Replaced tuners and parts. Original 1960's chipboard case. Made in Kalamazoo, USA.

This product is in Very Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Hairline crack on back of neck, replaced parts, pickup installed, previous repairs,etc.
More Details

More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams. For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • SN 89658
  • c.1935
  • Sunburst finish
  • Double bound 16" lower bout
  • Spruce top with f-holes
  • Dark stain on maple arched back and sides
  • 14-fret mahogany neck
  • Bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard  and replacement bridge
  • 1-9/16" nut, 24-3/4" scale
  • "V" neck profile
  • DeArmond floating single-coil pickup and assembly installed
  • Volume and tone controls
  • Replacement nut, Kluson tuners, raised pickguard, truss rod cover, trapeze tailpiece
  • Newer Grover tuners installed
  • Black peghead overlay, pearl script logo and diamond inlays
  • Original 1960's chipboard case
  • Made in Kalamazoo, USA
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