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1940 Gibson L-37 archtop for repair

Estimated price for orientation: 1 000 $

Category: Acoustic Guitars
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Description
Brand: Gibson Dexterity: Right-Handed
Era: 1940 String Configuration: 6 String
Model: L-37 Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Body Type: archtop


 I have for sale this Gibson L-37 archtop guitar in need of some repairs. This guitar is from 1939 or 1940 it is difficult to make out the E or F prefix stamp on the serial number, the L-37 was produced from 1937 until 1941. The spruce top has two top cracks in the lower treble bout also a smaller crack starting at the pickguard attachment screw hole in the upper treble bout. The sides and flat ladder braced back are maple and crack free but have a couple loose braces.  The mahogany neck is straight there is a crack in the heel, seems tight but visable. There also is a hairline crack in the fingerboard from fret 15 to 19 under the B sring. The frets are in very good condition. All of the parts are original, the pickguard is missing. I will be Happy to answer any questions about this listing. Payment is through PayPal. The Buyer will pay a shipping cost of $40.00 wihin the lower 48 States of he continental USA.be sure to check out my Ebay Store for other cool vintage and gear related items!