The Gibson L-48 was produced from 1946 into the late 1960's. This particular one being a 1956 Sunburst model features a single-bound body with mahogany top and sides, and maple back. Dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, rosewood adjustable bridge, simple nickel-plated trapeze tailpiece, original tuning pegs and original Gibson logo in the headstock. No repairs, no issues, just a laminate chip on the back side that can be seen on the pictures. I should mention that a strap button on the back side is missing, but can be easily be replaced with anyother ones out there. A surprisingly great sounding jazzbox, this L-48 has a depth of tone and a character you'd not expect of a laminate-topped Gibson. It has a smokey, and somewhat throaty mid-range with nice punch, well-developed basses, and well-dimensioned trebles. Round neck, 1-11/16" nut, 24.9" scale. Set-up in shop with acoustic light-gauge strings. Plays and sounds awesome! Makes for a great long term investment as well. Should you have any questions about this guitar, please feel free to contact me anytime. Thank you for your interest!!!!

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Listed2 years ago
ConditionGood (Used)
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Brand
Model
  • L-48
Finish
  • Sunburst
Categories
Year
  • 1956
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Color Family
  • Brown
Body Shape
  • Archtop
String Type
  • Steel
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Model Family
  • Gibson L-48
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Neck Material
  • Mahogany
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Finish Style
  • Gloss
Top Material
  • Spruce
Series
  • Gibson Kalamazoo Factory Era
Back Material
  • Maple
Sides Material
  • Mahogany
Active Preamp
  • No
Number of Frets
  • 19

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