Gibson L-48 1952, Natural

$2,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Archtop Guitars
Brand	Gibson
Model	L-48
Finish	Natural
SKU	GA609-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1952
Top	Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany, Rosewood
Bridge Material	Ebony
Tuners	Non original
Radius	12"
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	.880"-.969"
Scale Length	25"
Nut Width	1.698"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.226"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	None
Case	Gig Bag
Modifications/Repairs	Replaced tuners, re-fret, replaced bridge, removed pickguard, new nut
Condition Notes	Wear and age throughout, but nothing severe. Checking, some dings and scratches, a bit of water damage on the back.

Description

This L-48 may not be in great cosmetic or fully original condition, but it has all the character, tone, and vibe of a true vintage Gibson. Tonally, it’s rich and unapologetic—warmer than many archtops, with impressive volume. The neck has a very comfortable C carve and plays nicely on fresh frets. It comes in a gig bag.