Gibson 1919 L-1 Acoustic Guitar with Original Hardshell Case - Used

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This used Gibson will ship insured, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. In good condition, this acoustic has a shrunken back that can't be bound to the sides, a crack down the back, and is in need of some interal support. The tailpiece is also incomplete.

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The 1919 Gibson L-1 Acoustic Guitar is a stunning snapshot of Gibson’s early craftsmanship, blending elegant archtop design with a rich, woody voice that feels alive under your hands. Its spruce top and birch back and sides deliver a focused, articulate tone with a dry vintage character, while the Sheraton Brown aged lacquer finish and subtle details like the slanted “The Gibson” headstock logo evoke the refined style of the pre-war era.

A mahogany V-shaped neck and ebony fingerboard give this instrument a distinctive feel that rewards expressive playing, complemented by an adjustable wooden bridge and trapeze tailpiece for classic response and sustain. Complete with its original hardshell case, this historic Gibson L-1 is a rare and inspiring piece of acoustic guitar history, available at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Highlights

• Orientation: Right-Handed
• Electronics: None
• Cutaway: None

Body

• Body Shape: L-1 Archtop
• Top Material: Spruce
• Top Finish: Aged Lacquer
• Top Color: Sheraton Brown
• Back & Sides Material: Birch
• Back Configuration: Arch
• Back & Sides Finish: Aged Lacquer
• Binding Material: Aged White
• Rosette: Two 5-Ply Soundhole Rings

Neck

• Neck Profile: V-Shape
• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Neck Taper: Standard
• Neck Depth: 1.047" at 1st Fret, 1.518" at 10th Fret
• Scale Length: 24"
• Fingerboard Material: Ebony
• Fingerboard Inlay: Dots
• Fingerboard Binding: Aged White
• Neck Finish: Aged Lacquer
• Headstock: Solid
• Headstock Binding: None
• Headplate Inlay: Slanted "The Gibson" Logo
• Headplate Finish: Aged Lacquer

Hardware

• Bridge Style: Adjustable Acoustic
• Taipiece: Trapeze
• Bridge Material: Wooden
• Bridge Pins: None
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1-7/8"
• Tuners: Open Gear Nickel with Cream Buttons
• Pickguard: None

Miscellaneous

• Electronics: None
• Case/Gig Bag: Original Hardshell Case
• Serial Number: 532154
• Manufacture Date: 1919