1930 Gibson L-1, Mahogany/Adirondack Spruce

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Status
Sold
Brand
Gibson
Product Year
1930
Model
L-1
Serial #
9756
New/Preowned
Preowned
SKU
TMP2001
Condition
Very clean. Neck reset, some braces reglued, faint finish checking on body. Some marks at neck and back of headstock, nail divots in the fingerboard, first position.
Body Type(s)
Small, 00
Back & Sides
Mahogany
Top
Spruce - Adirondack (Red)
Neck Wood
Mahogany
Neck Profile
C
Bridge
Rosewood - Brazilian
Rosette
Ivoroid
Top Trim
None
Fingerboard
Ebony
Fingerboard Bindings
None
Fret Markers
Dots
Frets to Body
12
Headplate
Black
Headstock Bindings
None
Headstock Inlay
Builder Logo
Instrument Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Body Bindings
Ivoroid
Tuners
3 On a Plate
Tuner Finish
Nickel with Ivoroid Buttons
Cutaway
None
Pickguard
None
Pickup
None, we can install one, ask about options
Body Length
19.25 in
Upper Bout
10.25 in
Lower Bout
14.75 in
Body Depth Heel
3.5 in
Body Depth Tail
4.375 in
Scale Length
24.74 in
Scale Length (mm)
629 mm
Nut Width
1.75 in
Nut Width (mm)
44.5 mm
String Spacing
2.375 in
String Spacing (mm)
6 mm
Weight
3 lb. 0 oz.
Case
Hardshell - G&S Chipboard Vintage
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The ubiquitous Gibson L-1 came in many forms, originally an archtop in the 20s and later as a flattop from 1926-1937. This beauty comes in right at the middle in 1930 with a Mahogany body and Adirondack Spruce top, stained sunburst, and the wider 14 3/4” lower bout that collectors and players both agree make for the better-sounding beast. Our repair folks have gone over this one from tuner to tail and we’re happy to announce it has a clean bill of health!

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I want this guitar. What more can I say? Woody and powerful, with incredible trebles and a setup like butter.
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Scale Length 24.74 in
Nut Width 1.75 in
String Spacing 2.375 in
Woods Spruce - Adirondack (Red), Mahogany

The ubiquitous Gibson L-1 came in many forms, originally an archtop in the 20s and later as a flattop from 1926-1937. This beauty comes in right at the middle in 1930 with a Mahogany body and Adirondack Spruce top, stained sunburst, and the wider 14 3/4” lower bout that collectors and players both agree make for the better-sounding beast

I want this guitar. What more can I say