Saturday, September 11, 2010

1917-1918 Gibson Guitar L1 Model 47718

Gibson L-1 Archtop ( 1902-1926 )

The Gibson L-1 was first introduced in 1902 as an archtop guitar , it had a single bound top and back , bound soundhole , ebony fingerboard with dot
inlays, orange natural top finish, dark mahogany back and sides (see pic) , during the 20s they started making them in brown finishes . Discontinued in 1926 .

Vintage guitar price value for 2009 1902-1925 > $1400 to $1600


To give you an idea how important these guitars are......Robert Johson used to play the L-1 Acoustic version
 

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