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Gibson L-4C Archtop Sunburst 1950

L4 Archtop · #A-5750
BrandGibson
TypeAcoustic Guitars
Serial No.A-5750
PhotographyActual Photos
Archive ID39032
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The Story

L-4C Archtop Sunburst 1950

This classic instrument is a 1950 Gibson L-4C archtop hollowbody with a sunburst finish. The guitar has a carved spruce top paired with maple back and sides, rosewood fretboard with double-parallelogram inlays, and multi-ply cream binding – all of which is still in excellent condition. The tuners and end pin have been replaced with modern components. The tailpiece is an aged nickel reproduction, and there are screw holes visible from an older incorrect tailpiece. The pickguards top edge was cracked but repaired and reinstalled, and still looks great! It’s currently strung with flatwounds for that classic ‘50s Archtop sound, and the frets still look excellent with no major wear on them! It includes a vintage hardshell faux alligator Lifton case.

Includes: Premium Faux Alligator Lifton Hardshell Case

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The Specifications

As it left The Music Zoo Tech Bench.
  • 4 lbs, 13 oz.
  • Sunburst Finish
  • Carved Spruce Top
  • Maple Back and Sides
  • Mahogany Neck
  • Rosewood Fretboard
  • 24-3/4" Scale Length
  • 20 Frets
  • .890" Neck Profile at 1st Fret
  • .960" Neck Profile at 9th Fret
  • Double Parallelogram Inlays
  • Multi-Ply Binding
  • Rosewood Bridge
  • Ebony Bridge Base
  • Nickel Hardware

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