Gibson L-7 1948, Natural

$4,250.00

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Specs


Instrument	Archtop Guitars
Brand	Gibson
Model	L-7
Finish	Natural
SKU	GA566-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1948
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Maple
Neck/Fingerboard	Maple/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Original
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.923" - 1.011"
Scale Length	25.5"
Nut Width	1.680"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.097"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	N/A
Case	HSC
Modifications/Repairs	New pickguard, rim crack near end pin repaired, center seam back crack repaired (3 cleats), top crack near treble side f-hole repaired (4 cleats), back crack repaired (2 cleats), body oversprayed

Description

This 1948 Gibson L-7 is a beautifully preserved 17" archtop that’s built to play. Featuring a carved spruce top, a strikingly figured maple back and sides, and a highly flamed neck in a Blonde finish, it represents the elegance and craftsmanship of Gibson's postwar era. Several tasteful updates—outlined in the Specs tab—have been made to ensure long-term reliability. Cosmetically, it's in excellent condition for its age, and it delivers smooth playability with a warm, articulate voice. Includes a non-original hardshell case.

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