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VINTAGE GIBSON L2 L3 L4 ARCHTOP GUITAR PICKGUARD WITH ORIGINAL BRACKET VINTAGE

VINTAGE GIBSON L2 L3 L4 ARCHTOP GUITAR PICKGUARD WITH ORIGINAL BRACKET VINTAGE

Fort Mill, South Carolina, 297**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$650

Up for sale is a vintage Gibson L2 L3 L4 pickguard with original bracket that works. Pickguard is very flat for anyone that knows about these as they tend to warp over time or break. There are a few small cracks through the plastic which was very common for these as they were delicate is still a full and intact pickguard as you can see in the pictures. There also appears to be Patent Number stamp as the very bottom of the pickguard that is hard to see. Bracket is not broken but does show a ... more
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Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gibson.

Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gibson.

Blanchardville, Wisconsin, 535**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1150

Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 archtop acoustic guitar made by Gibson. This1930s KG-31 is all original except for the pickguard and the pickguard hardware. The old Kluson tuners work pretty well considering their age. The Brazilian rosewood bridge is set as low as it will go, but despite the low bridge height, the string action at the 12th fret is fast enough that the guitar is very comfortable to play all the way up the neck
There are no top cracks or back cracks or repairs and the bound ... more
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Vintage 1930s Acoustic Guitar Kalamazoo By Gibson Archtop

Vintage 1930s Acoustic Guitar Kalamazoo By Gibson Archtop

Uniontown, Pennsylvania, 154**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

I am a guitar player, and have done much research on this vintage Kalamazoo archtop, manufactured by Gibson. My research shows that this is most likely a model KG-11, specs below. It was an estate sale find, and has the level of wear to be expected from a late 1930s instrument. To avoid harming vintage value, I have done very little ??fix-up, ?? aside from a good polish (Kolstein Instrument Polish) and a restring with light electric strings for play-testing, to avoid undue stress on the neck. No... more
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Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gibson.

Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gibson.

Blanchardville, Wisconsin, 535**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 archtop acoustic guitar made by Gibson. This 1930s KG-31 has a bound neck and a bound pickguard and is 100% original. The old Kluson tuners work pretty well considering their age; the D an G string tuner knob shafts are bent. The Brazilian rosewood bridge is set as low as it will go. Despite the low bridge height, the string action at the 12th fret is fast enough that the guitar plays comfortably all the way up the neck. The sharp "V" shape neck is solidly joined to... more
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Antique Vintage Tenor archtop guitar Gibson Cromwell (1930s)

Antique Vintage Tenor archtop guitar Gibson Cromwell (1930s)

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1600

Antique Vintage Tenor archtop guitar Gibson Cromwell (1930s)-Made during "The Great Depression " , it was distributed by a few music stores, (no relation to the Fred Gretsch Company). It is correctly tuned C, G, D, A the appropriate strings
The top is pressed & it doesn't have a truss rod but do not confuse it w / the Kalamazoo line which is lower quality. This is a full size 16" archtop with all original hardware. The neck is straight, the pegs tune, sound is loud & full vintage. ... more
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~ 1952 Harmony H 50 Archtop Electric Hollowbody w /  Gibson P-13 Pickup Sunburst

~ 1952 Harmony H 50 Archtop Electric Hollowbody w / Gibson P-13 Pickup Sunburst

New York, 100**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1695

A stunning vintage circa 1952 Silvertone Model H50 arch top electric hollowbody in original Sunburst finish
This is an early example with deluxe headstock artwork and original Gibson made P-13 pickup
Pickup sounds just incredible. Super warm and fat and thick, great for Jazz and killer for Rock
Neck is straight and the guitar plays well all the way up and down with a good action
Comes with nice vintage original hard case, too!
A stunning vintage circa 1952 Silvertone Model ... more
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Vintage Gibson L-37 Archtop Sunburst + Og Extras

Vintage Gibson L-37 Archtop Sunburst + Og Extras

Fort Worth, Texas, 761**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2450

Vintage Gibson L-37 Archtop Sunburst plus original extras, she has the OG case but so bited for the age
Made for only a brief moment from the late '30s into the early '40s, this lovely L-37
Hard to find with all the original accessories... more
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1923 Vintage Gibson L-1 Archtop  previously owned by M Ward

1923 Vintage Gibson L-1 Archtop previously owned by M Ward

Kalamazoo, Michigan, 490**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5200

1923 Gibson "The Gibson" Model L-1. I purchased this guitar years ago as a Vintage Gibson Collector. This guitar was owned by the fantastic musician M Ward and was used on various recordings on his early albums. This is one of the best, playable Gibson L-1 guitars I have ever seen. It plays beautifully. I can provide a video of it being played or can answer any questions for this rare Gibson L1
The guitar does have a repaired humidity crack along the top-sides and through the heel of the ... more
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1936 Gibson L-7 Archtop Acoustic Guitar

1936 Gibson L-7 Archtop Acoustic Guitar

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$5395

1936Gibson L-7, Archtop Acoustic guitar, Deluxe inlays, Script logo, TobaccoSunburst finish, Older replacement pickguard, 17 inches wide at lower bout, 1 &11 / 16 inches wide nut width, Medium sized Soft V neck profile, There was anolder small repair from over tightening the truss rod, Flamed Maple back &sides, Sets up well and sounds great, Wonderful pre-war instrument, VG+, Original hard case... more
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1953 Gibson L-5 Acoustic Archtop

1953 Gibson L-5 Acoustic Archtop

Piedmont, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7899

This Gibson L-5 dates to 1953 (X prefix factory order number). It has been well-played in over the years and remains completely free of cracks. This guitar is made of beautiful, top-grade woods throughout and has the great, punchy and sweet tone that great Gibson archtops are known for. The playability is great with frets that are in great condition. The neck angle is perfect, and the bridge has room to adjust either up or down as the player prefers. The tuners, tailpiece, and truss rod cover... more
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1937 Gibson L-7 Archtop Acoustic Guitar

1937 Gibson L-7 Archtop Acoustic Guitar

Fallbrook, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7900

For sale is a 1937 Gibson L7 in excellent condition
If you are looking for a Gibson archtop from this era, it will be hard to find 1 in better condition
The back of the guitar shows beautiful pre war flamed maple under the dark finish. The neck also shows beautifully flamed maple
Original art deco diamond tail piece and tuners No cracks or repairs
The guitar comes with the original Geib case(very desirable) also in excellent condition.
Please feel free to ask any questions or ... more
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Vintage 1939 Gibson L-5 Guitar - Amazing Archtop - L5 Gibson

Vintage 1939 Gibson L-5 Guitar - Amazing Archtop - L5 Gibson

Pisgah Forest, North Carolina, 287**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10000

Offered here is my wonderful 1939 Gibson L-5 non-cutaway Archtop.
Paperwork that came with this ??pre-war?? beauty, identifies its former owner as Richard Jansen, a student and protege of Johnny Smith and side man for folks like Carrol Kaye, Bill Withers, Grover Washington, and others. I have been unable to find out more about Richard and his career
Sound: The guitar has a crisp, loud acoustic sound that cuts through an ensemble and sings as a solo instrument.
Features: This L5 has ... more
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Vintage 1938 Gibson L-5 Sunburst Archtop Guitar With OHSC - Frank Ovanin Collect

Vintage 1938 Gibson L-5 Sunburst Archtop Guitar With OHSC - Frank Ovanin Collect

Santa Monica, California, 904**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$13000

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Here at Truetone Music, we are fortunate enough to see a lot of interesting instruments coming in through the door.  Every now and then, some have quite the backstory.  That's what we have here - a trio of instruments that belonged to The Banjo Man
Born in 1914 in Cleveland, Frank Ovanin quickly fell in love with music and learned to play the banjo.  By age 12, he was playing live to help support his family.  After high school, he started ... more
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Gibson L4 Acoustic Guitar Archtop Vintage  1953 USA Good condition 6 string

Gibson L4 Acoustic Guitar Archtop Vintage 1953 USA Good condition 6 string

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE7***, UNITED KINGDOM

£4000

Gibson L4 Acoustic Guitar Archtop Vintage 1953 USA Good condition 6 string This stunning Gibson L4 Archtop, was made in America in the Kalamazoo factory, in 1953 It was bought in Liverpool in the 50's by a Guitarist who played in the House band of the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool in the 50's and 60's I am now selling it for our friend Tom English, the drummer from Maximo Park It has been restored by renowned Luthier Andrew Mills at Curvy Sounds in Heaton, Newcastle Upon Tyne .It ... more
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