Gibson LG-1 1953, Sunburst

$3,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Parlor and Small Body
Brand	Gibson
Model	LG-1
Finish	Sunburst
SKU	GF9968-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1953
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Original w/ replacement buttons
Radius	12"
Neck Profile	Thick C
Neck Depth	0.950" - 1.016"
Scale Length	24.75"
Nut Width	1.707"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.096"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	K&K Pure Mini
Case	Modern hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	replacement nut, neck reset, replacement tuner buttons, finish touch up on soundhole treble side, long crack on treble side along back binding, pickup installed, maple bridge plate cap

Description

This Gibson LG-1 is a great songwriter companion with a mid-forward boxy ladder-braced sound. Built in 1953, it carries the warm, woody character that has made these small-bodied Gibsons enduring favorites. The sunburst finish has aged beautifully, and while it has seen careful repair work over the years—including a neck reset, crack repairs, and a few component replacements—it remains structurally sound and full of charm. With its responsive voice and comfortable feel, this LG-1 captures the essence of a well-loved vintage Gibson.

Includes modern hard shell case.

*When using Affirm, we charge an additional 3.5% fee on the total at checkout. The majority of our instruments are consignment, where CVG keeps a small percentage of each sale. To be able to cover the additional costs required to offer financing, we have to include a higher fee to the customer. The 3.5% fee will be included in and spread across your Affirm payments.