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1946 Gibson L50 Made in Kalamazoo, MI, Carved Archtop Acoustic

Estimated price for orientation: 1 200 $

Category: Acoustic Guitars
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Description
Brand: Gibson String Configuration: 6 String
Model: L50 Soundboard Style: Archtop
Body Type: Archtop Acoustic Exact Year: 1946
Dexterity: Right-Handed Country/Region of Manufacture: United States


1946 Gibson L50 Archtop Acoustic Up for your consideration is a lite and loud Gibson L50.Guitar was honestly played quite a bit-finish is checkedVisible pic wear in placesSpruce carved topWith white/yellowed bindingHas schaller tuners-I do not have original tuners Longer trapeze tailpiece with diamondBrazilian rosewood floating adjustable bridge and saddleUnbound f holesMahogany sides and backBack has single ply white yellowed bindingMahogany neckBrazilian rosewood fret boardFingerboard is inlayed with pearloid trapezoid inlayOriginal frets in excellent condition may have been filed once but I'm not sureThere was fingernail wear on the first four frets that have been filled inFretboard is bound and has black side fret markersAftermarket strap button near heal of neckAftermarket (?) white plastic tailpiece strap buttonPick guard is missingTop of headstock had some minor repair done on it-does not effect the sound or playability.  See PicturesNo other cracks, breaks, or repairs on the guitar (with exception of the top of the headstock repaired as mentioned above and additional holes in tuner area)  Decal logo on headstock 70%Original truss rod coverNeck is straightRemoved strap button in center of neck heal left a hole see pictureNewer Aftermarket hardshell case/ black/blackDon't miss out on this old vintage piece!Please ask questions before bidding.  If you would like additional or a better picture of something please ask.  International buyers we put he exact amount you pay for the item on the customs forms.  Good luck!