Gibson L-2 1929, Sunburst

This 1929 Gibson L-2 in sunburst is a genuinely historic instrument, with construction and provenance that place it among the earliest of the large “L”-body Gibsons. According to documentation, it carries serial number FON-9476 and is braced like a 12-fret guitar despite its 13-fret neck joint—making its architecture unusual, even for Gibson at the time. Over its lifetime it has seen significant repair and restoration work: the neck has been reset and the frets replaced, cracks in the sides have been secured, and while the original bridge is no longer present the current bridge is a faithful Brazilian-rosewood reproduction crafted to fit the instrument’s original character. The bridge plate, unusually positioned and modified very early on, was replaced in full at one point (the previous auxiliary “add-on” pieces were removed) to restore structural integrity.  Cosmetically it bears the wear of many years of play—but that wear is part of the story, and the repairs were done with attention and care, allowing the guitar to perform beautifully today. The tone is described as unusually wide for its era and body size: surprisingly open, resonant, and light in build, giving it a voice that stands apart from many contemporaries.  In short: this L-2 blends rare manufacturing details (early “L” body, uncommon bracing/neck joint) with serious structural restoration, resulting in an instrument that both carries historic significance and plays and sounds impeccably.  Comes with a HSC.