Gibson 1946-1952 L-48 Acoustic Guitar with DeArmond Monkey on a Stick - Tobacco Sunburst with Hardshell Case - Used

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This used Gibson will ship insured, fully set up, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This guitar is in good condition with the kind of naturally obtained wear and tear you'd expect from an instrument that's three-quarters of a century old, including: scratching and scuffing on the top and back of the instrument, a handful of dings on the side, and one small chunk of missing wood on the top of the headstock; please refer to photos for more details. Despite the cosmetic wear, this vintage instrument feels and sounds great. (Our digital team couldn't stop playing it!) New tuners and the "Monkey on a Stick" pickup were also installed by a previous owner at some point.

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Hold a piece of history in your own hands! This Gibson L-48, built sometime between 1946–1952, is a classic acoustic archtop that delivers vintage tone and timeless style. This model features a mahogany top with matching mahogany back and sides for a warm, woody voice, paired with a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard — perfect for playing smooth, complex jazz chords or earthy sounding Delta blues licks. Originally an all-acoustic guitar, this vintage instrument has been outfitted with a DeArmond “Monkey on a Stick” pickup system and pressure rod, a historically iconic modification used by jazz and swing players of the era. Additional historic features include a raised tortoise pickguard, a trapeze tailpiece, naturally aged cream binding, and pearl dot inlays. This guitar is in good used condition and comes with a hardshell case. Perfect for history hounds, discerning collectors, or simply anyone who wants to channel the unshakable spirit of mid-century American music, this storied guitar is available right now, only at Haggerty’s Music.

Features/Specs

Body

• Body Style: Acoustic Archtop (Non-Cutaway)
• Top Material: Mahogany
• Back/Sides Material: Mahogany
• Finish: Sunburst
• Binding: Cream
• Pickguard: Tortoise (Raised)

Neck

• Neck Material: Mahogany
• Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlays: Pearl Dots
• Side Dots: Cream
• Scale Length: 24-3/4"
• Nut Width: 1-11/16"
• Total Frets: 19
• Neck Joins Body At: 14th Fret

Hardware

• Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood
• Tailpiece: Trapeze
• Tuners: Chrome/Nickel “Original Gibson” (Post-Factory Installation)

Electronics

• Pickup: DeArmond “Monkey on a Stick” with Pressure Rod (Post-Factory Installation)
• Controls: Rhythm Switch, Volume Knob, Tone Knob

Miscellaneous

• Case/Gig Bag: Hardshell Case Included
• Condition: Used – Good