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Home / Shop / 1950 Gibson L-48 Maple/Mahogany

1950 Gibson L-48 Maple/Mahogany

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Status
Sold
Brand
Gibson
Product Year
1950
Model
L-48
Serial #
7639821
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
2374
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.
Body Type(s)
Large, Archtop
Back & Sides
Maple
Top
Mahogany
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Bridge
Rosewood - Brazilian
Rosette
F Holes
Top Trim
None
Fingerboard
Rosewood - Brazilian
Fingerboard Bindings
None
Fret Markers
Dots
Frets to Body
14
Headplate
Black
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Body Bindings
Boltaron - White
Tuners
Kluson Deluxe
Tuner Finish
Nickel with White Buttons
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
Tortoise Style
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
2 in
Upper Bout
12 in
Lower Bout
16.25 in
Body Depth Heel
4 in
Body Depth Tail
4 in
Scale Length
24.6 in
Scale Length (mm)
624.84 mm
Nut Width
1.69 in
Nut Width (mm)
42.9 mm
String Spacing
2 in
String Spacing (mm)
50.8 mm
Weight
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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.

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.
This is a great old guitar with lots of cool vintage vibes. It's in great condition and is a very versatile instrument.
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Scale Length 24.6 in
Nut Width 1.69 in
String Spacing 2 in
Woods Mahogany, Maple

This vintage 1950 Gibson L-48 Archtop feels like an old friend. It's just comfortable like an old pair of Levi's

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
This is a great old guitar with lots of cool vintage vibes. It's in great condition and is a very versatile instrument.
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