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1949 Gibson L-48 - Full Front
1949 Gibson L-48 - Front Body
1949 Gibson L-48 - Fretboard
1949 Gibson L-48 - Tailpiece
1949 Gibson L-48 - Front Headstock
1949 Gibson L-48 - Full Back
1949 Gibson L-48 - Back Body
1949 Gibson L-48 - Heel
1949 Gibson L-48 - Edge Wear
1949 Gibson L-48 - Back Headstock
1949 Gibson L-48 - Case
1949 Gibson L-48 - Front Body

1949 Gibson L-48 SN: 7023 21

1949 Gibson L-48 in very good condition for it's age. This guitar is a wonderful Archtop from the late 1940s. It has a Maple Ply back and sides. The fretboard  and bridge are Brazilian Rosewood. Scale length is 24.75". The back has some expansion above the binding from being in a damp environment on the bottom of the guitar but it's structurally sound and in no need of repair. Neck measures 1 3/4" at the nut. Depth is 0.92" at the 1st fret and 1.01" at the 10th fret. Weight is 3.73lbs. Comes with hardshell case.

1949 Gibson L-48 - Front Body
1949 Gibson L-48 - Fretboard
1949 Gibson L-48 - Tailpiece
1949 Gibson L-48 - Front Headstock
1949 Gibson L-48 - Full Back
1949 Gibson L-48 - Back Body
1949 Gibson L-48 - Heel
1949 Gibson L-48 - Edge Wear
1949 Gibson L-48 - Back Headstock
1949 Gibson L-48 - Case
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