1914 Gibson L-1 Archtop Natural
No sales tax for customers outside California.
Here we have a beautiful example of Gibson's L-1 archtop acoustic.
The guitar retains all the original parts with the exception of the bridge. The trapeze tailpiece and pickguard are in excellent condition - parts that can deteriorate on these guitars.
There is just one crack, near the endpin on the side. The back is separated from the sides in a couple places, a repair that can easily be made in qualified hands.
I can't determine if the frets are original or not, but they're in remarkably good shape, and the guitar plays well. The bridge does need replacement as it has warped with the string tension.
Once the bridge and back separations are handled, this will be one of the finest examples of this model out there.
Chipboard case included.
Shipping policy:
Three day UPS air shipments will be automatic for buyers including these states and those to the east of them: Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas. Shipments will require signature on delivery, no exceptions. If there is damage, the buyer must retain all packing materials intact and picture them immediately and send them to sales@maharsvintageguitars.com. Less than 1% of our shipments are damaged in transit, and we are committed to making sure your item arrives safely, but we are taking these additional measures to make sure you are happy with your purchase.
Color: Natural
Weight: 4 lbs
Top: Spruce
Body: Mahogany
Neck: Mahogany
Neck Profile: Tapered V
Fretboard: Ebony
Inlays: Mother of Pearl Dot
Frets: Original
Fret count: 19
Nut/Saddle material: Bone
Nut width: 1-11/16"
Scale: 24-1/4"
Radius: 12"
Neck thickness at 1st fret: 1.08"
Neck thickness at 10th fret: 1.4"
Total length: 38-3/4"
Body length: 18-3/4"
Lower bout: 13-5/8"
Waist: 8"
Upper bout: 10"
Body depth/thickness: 3-3/8"
String gauge: .012-.053
Pickguard: Original Bakelite Tortoise Shell, all Original Hardware Intact
Bridge: Original but warped floating bridge. Will need to be replaced to tune and intonate. Original Bakelite trapeze tailpiece.
Tuners: Original 3 x3 In Line
Case: Unremarkable Non Original Chipboard Case
Notes: Back is slightly separating from the sides, top/upper and top/lower bout. See Pics
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All orders ship within three business days of the receipt of an order, usually faster. Tracking information will be automatically forwarded to all buyers. Buyers must retain all shipping materials in the event a return is necessary.
Returns accepted if the purchaser responds within 48 hours of receipt of an item and there is a discrepancy relating to the condition or originality of an item. Returns are not accepted for items that do not meet the needs or sonic tastes of clients due to the subjective nature, unless such concern is stated prior to the purchase. Any return for reasons other than incorrect advertising of condition or originality on the part of Mahar's Vintage Guitars shall be the responsibility of the buyer, which shall result in the buyer paying all shipping costs (to and from) their location.