Description

1936 Gibson L-5 archtop guitar, made in USA; Body: sunburst finished figured maple back and sides with spruce top, light checking throughout and other minor marks otherwise very good for age, small non-structural hairline at bass hand side of tailpiece, a few light play scratches to upper bout bass hand side of strings; Neck: sunburst finish maple with headstock stinger; Fretboard: ebony with pearl block position markers; Frets: light wear to first position otherwise very good; Hardware: good, strap button installed to neck heel; Case: original hard case; Weight: 2.58kg; Overall condition: very good

*The serial number of this guitar indicates it was shipped in 1936, although the factory order number suggests it was possibly built around 1934

Guitar Auctions at Gardiner Houlgate

Guitar Auctions at Gardiner Houlgate

1936
Gibson
Very Good
Sunburst
Original Hard
9 Years
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