1950 Gibson L-48 - Acoustic Guitar
This vintage 1950 Gibson L-48 Archtop feels like an old friend. It's just comfortable like an old pair of Levi's. This model came in a few wood combinations, this one is Mahogany on top with Maple back and sides with that gorgeous Gibson Sunburst aged to perfection. There is of course normal finish checking and play wear that show it knows how to make music, and make music it will. This one plays great, fast and easy and will surely outlive most of us mere mortals.
Audio played by Al Petteway
Artists who play instruments by this builder: Les Paul, Chet Atkins, Jimmy Page, Joe Perry, B.B. King, Howard Roberts, Herb Ellis, Charlie Christian
This vintage 1950 Gibson L-48 Archtop feels like an old friend. It's just comfortable like an old pair of Levi's. This model came in a few wood combinations, this one is Mahogany on top with Maple back and sides with that gorgeous Gibson Sunburst aged to perfection. There is of course normal finish checking and play wear that show it knows how to make music, and make music it will. This one plays great, fast and easy and will surely outlive most of us mere mortals.
- Woods & Trim
- Back/Sides: Maple
- Top Wood: Mahogany
- Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood
- Neck Wood: Mahogany
- Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
- Rosette: F Holes
- Binding: White
- Fingerboard Bindings: None
- Headplate: Black
- Headstock Bindings: None
- Headstock Inlay: Builder Logo
- Top Trim: None
- Back Strip: None
- Fret Markers: Dots
- Tuners: Kluson Deluxe
- Tuner Finish: Nickel, With White Buttons
- Measurements
- Body Size: Archtop
- Scale: 24.6 in. (624.85 mm)
- Nut Width: 1 11/16 in. (42.9 mm)
- String Spacing: 2 in. (50.8 mm)
- Body Length: 20 in.
- Upper Bout: 11 1/2 in.
- Lower Bout: 16 1/4 in.
- Serial #: 7639821
- Body Depth @Neck Heel: 4 in.
- Body Depth @Tail Block: 4 in.
- Frets to body: 14
- Extras
- Cutaway: None
- Pickguard: Tortoise Style
- Case: OHSC
- Pickup: None
- Condition: Very Good to Excellent for age. Normal finish checking throughout, few nick and dings. No cracks, appears to be all original including the case. Plays great with wonderful setup.
Player Reviews:
"I've been having a ball playing this Gibson L-48 Archtop. We got acquainted on my front porch where I sat with it for quite a while play Charlie Patton to Charlie Christian. Just a great little guitar with all the 'good' vintage qualities but none of the headaches. It's setup beautifully and really plays super easy. Don't miss this vintage beauty from 1950." - Paul Heumiller
"This is a great old guitar with lots of cool vintage vibes. It's in great condition and is a very versatile instrument." - Al Petteway
