1938 Gibson L-10 Vintage Archtop Acoustic Guitar w Original Hard Case Sunburst CLEAN!

1938 Gibson L-10 Vintage Archtop Acoustic Guitar w Original Hard Case Sunburst CLEAN!

Here is a really nice and exceptionally tidy 1938 Gibson L-10 in a beautiful, vibrant sunburst finish, just in from its long-time owner of the last few decades.

This is a pre-war Gibson archtop in outstanding condition for its age, featuring factory chrome hardware, a fancy original tailpiece, checkerboard top binding, and Grover tuners. It has all the elegant pre-war appointments you want to see on a higher-end L-series Gibson.

This guitar is 100% original, with the only exception being the tortoise celluloid pickguard, which was recently restored using the original binding by Mirabella.

Condition-wise, this one is exceptionally clean for nearly 90 years old. There is not much wear to speak of, just a small area of light finish loss near the first fret on the bass side, likely from a player’s thumb over the years. There is also a fair amount of finish checking throughout, including a couple of deeper checks on the side, though these do not appear to be cracks. Importantly, there are no wood cracks anywhere on the instrument.

Neck feel is excellent with a nice full profile, as you would expect from this era. It projects very well, is very responsive, and has no dead spots anywhere on the fingerboard — it plays cleanly all the way up the neck.

It comes complete with its original Geib tweed case with racing stripes, which is also in very nice vintage condition.

The Details

• Condition: Excellent (Vintage)
• Originality: 100% original (pickguard professionally restored)
• Finish: Original Sunburst with no touch ups
• Notes: Pre-war example; no cracks

Playability & Sound

This one plays beautifully and sounds outstanding. It has that classic pre-war Gibson archtop voice — open, woody, and highly responsive, with excellent projection and clarity. A joy to play with a very lively, dynamic feel.

Specifications

• Brand: Gibson
• Model: L-10
• Year: 1938
• Finish: Sunburst
• Hardware: Factory Chrome
• Tailpiece: Fancy Factory Tailpiece
• Binding: Checkerboard Top Binding
• Tuners: Grover
• Weight: 5.7 lbs
• Case: Original Striped Tweed GEIB Case

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