~1961 Gibson L-48 Sunburst

Offered for sale;

Used c1961 Gibson L-48 Archtop acoustic guitar serial number 6942 14.

This guitar is in good condition and has had a professional refret. Cosmetically showing nicks and marks about the body as well as a bit of belt rash through the finish. There are remnants of three rectangular marks on the upper bass bout (possibly a removed sticker with the owner’s initials). The original pickguard is missing, non-original Klusons, tailpiece and bridge. There are screw holes in the top from a pick guard and someone added, then removed, a pickup. The output jack is still in place.

Hard to tell the exact year. With decades in the biz we haven’t see this serial number scheme with 4 digits, space and 2 digits stamped on the inside. The mahogany top & sides with maple top started in ’57.
If feels like late ‘50s rather than early ‘60s. But if the serial number is 6942 with a production code of “14” it could mean 1961. If the serial number is 694214 (space not withstanding) it could be a 1964.

The Gibson L-48 was introduced after World War II as a simple archtop acoustic. There was some variation as to the wood used on the body through the '40s. Other changes to the wood composition occurred in 1952 and 1957.

Interesting vintage Gibson with patina exuding! Archtop desires?

Hard shell case included.

“We carefully inspect every instrument when we buy it and bring it up to our standards before we offer it for sale. We also do a full set up before we ship. If you decide to purchase this guitar, please let us know what gauge strings you prefer.”

GUITAR SPECS:

YEAR: c1961

MODEL: L-48

SERIAL NUMBER: 6942 14

TOP & SIDES: Laminated Mahogany

BACK: Laminated Maple

NECK WOOD: Mahogany

FINGERBOARD: Rosewood - Brazilian

FRETS TO BODY: 14, 19 total

HEADSTOCK INLAY: Gibson

BODY LENGTH: 20”

UPPER BOUT: 12”

LOWER BOUT: 16.25”

BODY DEPTH HEEL: 4”

BODY DEPTH TAIL: 4”

SCALE LENGTH: 24.75”

RADIUS: 9.25”

NUT WIDTH: 1 11/16”

WEIGHT: 4.4 lbs.

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