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Lovies Guitars is excited to offer up this 1956 Gibson L-48 Acoustic/ Electric Archtop Hollowbody Guitar with a Tobacco Burst Finish! The Gibson L-48 was the company's most affordable post-war archtop, produced from 1946 into the late 1960's. The guitar features a double-bound body with mahogany top and sides, and maple back. Dot-inlaid rosewood fingerboard, rosewood adjustable bridge, simple nickel-plated trapeze tailpiece, and Gibson decal logo. A surprisingly great sounding guitar, this L-48 has a depth of tone and a character you'd not expect of a laminate-topped Gibson. It has a smokey, and somewhat throaty mid-range with nice punch, well-developed basses, and well-dimensioned trebles. This great shape for its age with hardware tarnish, several minor indents and marks, buckle wear and finish checking, rated at 8/10. Has upgraded tuners, strap button added and missing pickguard. Free of any breaks, cracks or repairs. Included with this guitar is an original hard-shell case and a complimentary sample of Fret-Not, our preferred fretboard cleaner, check it out at fretnot.net! For additional photos, including internal shots, please visit our website. Thank you for considering this exceptional instrument from Lovies Guitars.


WEIGHS in at: 5.10 lbs

1st Fret: .905”

9th Fret: 1.000”

Nut Width: 1 11/16”

Serial: 76785-19

SKU: 7100


We offer a 14-day money-back return policy. Buy with confidence.

All guitars are guaranteed to arrive in the condition as described, and a full refund will be issued if not. Additionally, all our guitars are fully insured, and we will assist with any claims that may arise.

Lovies Guitars holds a CITES Master File, and we can provide certificates when and where they are required. We are also declaration-friendly, ensuring a smooth experience for international shipments.