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1955 Gibson Acoustic Guitar LG - 1 ? Vintage Folk Art Americana
Estimated price for orientation: 1 250 $
Category: Acoustic Guitars
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Description Brand: Gibson Series: Vintage Model: Vintage Exact Year: 1955
Having purchased several vintage guitars off of eBay I understand a great description is critical to being happy. This guitar was represented to me as an early 1950's LG-1. Having conducted a lot of research to better understand the origin of this guitar I believe it to be a 1955 -1957 Gibson LG-1 my belief is based on the pick guard the headstock the logo and dimensions of the guitar. I was told that this guitar spent about 30 years in an attic the front looks aesthetically pretty good please see photos for cracks etc. the back has major cracks I'm imagining from being in the extreme heat of an attic. Whomever owned this guitar had repairs done and they do seem to be of passable quality. The action of the guitar is very low and easy to play. The sound in my opinion is great I have lent it to other artists for recording they seemed very happy with its unique character. It sounds like a very aged guitar. It has the smell of age to it as well. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you would like. I am selling this guitar as is as folk art or Americana art. Due to how it lived it's life it looks much older than the year I believe it to be from. The patina is amazing. It would like great for display or for recording something to sound old timey. Would also be a great starter guitar due to ease of play. It does hold tune for a couple days then has to be tuned again. Only serious offers will be considered I do not have to sell it but entertaining it to pay for unexpected expenses. Specs 20 frets Ladder bracing 14.25 inches wide 39.5 inches whole guitar Stamp inside the guitar does seem to say LG-1 but the first character is difficult No serial number that I can find Seems like mostly original Definitely authentic vintage Gibson. Enjoy.SOLD ONCE ALREADY but could not make international shipping work. No international orders please. Buyer pays actual shipping $100 should cover if its less I will refund.
Description
| Brand: | Gibson | Series: | Vintage |
| Model: | Vintage | Exact Year: | 1955 |
Having purchased several vintage guitars off of eBay I understand a great description is critical to being happy. This guitar was represented to me as an early 1950's LG-1. Having conducted a lot of research to better understand the origin of this guitar I believe it to be a 1955 -1957 Gibson LG-1 my belief is based on the pick guard the headstock the logo and dimensions of the guitar. I was told that this guitar spent about 30 years in an attic the front looks aesthetically pretty good please see photos for cracks etc. the back has major cracks I'm imagining from being in the extreme heat of an attic. Whomever owned this guitar had repairs done and they do seem to be of passable quality. The action of the guitar is very low and easy to play. The sound in my opinion is great I have lent it to other artists for recording they seemed very happy with its unique character. It sounds like a very aged guitar. It has the smell of age to it as well. Please feel free to ask as many questions as you would like. I am selling this guitar as is as folk art or Americana art. Due to how it lived it's life it looks much older than the year I believe it to be from. The patina is amazing. It would like great for display or for recording something to sound old timey. Would also be a great starter guitar due to ease of play. It does hold tune for a couple days then has to be tuned again. Only serious offers will be considered I do not have to sell it but entertaining it to pay for unexpected expenses. Specs 20 frets Ladder bracing 14.25 inches wide 39.5 inches whole guitar Stamp inside the guitar does seem to say LG-1 but the first character is difficult No serial number that I can find Seems like mostly original Definitely authentic vintage Gibson. Enjoy.SOLD ONCE ALREADY but could not make international shipping work. No international orders please. Buyer pays actual shipping $100 should cover if its less I will refund.