1939 Gibson L-0 Ebony Black with Firestrip Guard
SOLD. FON 1468E-25. Perhaps the finest sounding and playing example I’ve encountered. Very handsome ebony black L-0 circa 1939 in outstanding condition with firestripe pickguard (reverse flames), aged ivoroid binding and rosette, dark Brazilian Rosewood bridge and fretboard. It’s a classic. While these are so dark they are hard to photograph, it is exceptionally clean for the model. There are a few tiny pock marks (probably from a pick, not case) and a grain separation on the top near the bass side lower bout. But it’s as clean as I’ve seen. Master luthier Mark Tossman performed a neck reset, complete refret and set it up with new nut and saddle from the correct materials. The action is dead solid perfect. It has the punch and bark of a small Gibson blues box. The nut width of 1-11/16” feels a little wider than it measures. The neck profile is a soft V with some heft. The string spacing at the bridge is very comfortable for fingerpicking. Tuners are three-to-a-plate Klusons with the white buttons that work very well. The stenciled “Gibson” logo is still very white and crisp. If you’ve been searching for a clean and original L-0 or L-00 that sounds great, plays straight and has a beautiful vintage vibe, search not more. With a firm fitting TKL molded plastic case.
Top: Spruce
Band & Sides: Mahogany
Bridge/Fretboard: Rosewood
Nut width: 1-11/16”
String spacing: 2-3/8”
Body width: 14-3/4”
Depth: 4-5/16
Scale length: 24.9”
Case: New Hardshell
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All instruments are shipped on 48-hour approval. If there is damage as a result of the shipping, please contact us immediately and we will deal with the insurance company. If the instrument is damaged in transit from you to me, then you are responsible for dealing with the damage and insurance. For refunds, all instruments must be returned in the same condition as we shipped them in.