{"product_id":"gibson-l-0-h-braced-flat-top-guitar-natural-1926-27","title":"Gibson L-0 H-Braced Flat Top Guitar Natural, 1926\/27  [USED]","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson L-0 H-Braced flat top guitar was built in small numbers as Gibson transitioned from the arched L-series towards flat tops and X-bracing, and sometimes ladder bracing. This example is very early in the model's run, likely by late 1926.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare guitar, and the model is most often is associated with a photograph of Robert Johnson. Showing definite signs of having been used as intended, it is in good working order and has over the years been given necessary service.  The ebony pyramid bridge appears to have been removed and reglued using a pair of locating pins that do not extend to the bridge plate.  The neck also appears to have been reset many years ago, and refretted with modern, wider wire.   The intonation ranges from about 3 cents to 12 cents sharp, treble to bass.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt plays well, and has a pretty loud, bright, full tone, ideal for delta blues and ragtime styles.  The fingerboard is relatively wide at almost 1.9 inches (48.1mm), great for fingerstyle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bracing on this guitar is light and strings heavier than standard light gauge should not be used.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA newer fiber (cardboard) case is included. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eConstruction and Materials \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly L-0 and L-1 models differed primarily in appointments and woods - the L-0 tended to use Birch for the sides and back with binding only on the top while the L-1 used Mahogany and both the top and back were bound.  The 12-fret neck uses a dovetail joint.  In these early models, the body has a rounded shape, which later was flattened out.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gibson L-0 debuted in 1926 as a 13.5 inch wide, 24.25 inch scale, 12-fret neck flat top guitar with Adirondack Spruce for the top, Birch for the back and sides, Mahogany for the body blocks and neck, and Ebony for the unbound fingerboard and pyramid bridge.   The top was bound, the back was not.  The L-1 typically used Mahogany instead of birch, and bound the back as well as the top. The wooden tail pin is original, but the plain strip tuners with black buttons are modern reproductions.  These guitars did not have pickguards.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gibson L-0 dates to later 1926, or possibly 1927 based on construction features. Visible through the sound hole, stamped on the neck block, is a four digit FON – Factory Order Number. It was built at the Gibson plant in Kalamazoo, Michigan. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two cleats visible through the sound hole on the back, and quite a bit of honest wear to the top finish.  At some point, a pickguard was added and later removed, leaving the 'vintage tan line' of its outline.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis guitar is now set up with light gauge strings. Low tension strings like these, or an extra light set of acoustic strings are highly recommended as the H bracing on this model is light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt this time, the now-standard steel string X bracing was not common, ‘Ladder Bracing’ was not yet in vogue, and on this guitar, a short-lived system referred to as ‘H Bracing’ appears. This consists of a pair of long braces similar to the tone bars found on arched-top instrument tops with one transverse brace with varying orientations. Some of the transverse braces are angled, others run nearly straight across.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of the Gibson L-0 ended in 1933 and restarted in 1937.  The model was discontinued in 1942, a victim of wartime material shortages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 26.1993%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e \u003cimg alt=\"No Returns or Refunds on Used or Consignments - The Twelfth Fret\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2091\/5497\/files\/No-Refunds-No-Returns-On-Used-or-Consignment-Items-TheTweflthFret.jpg?v=1717033061\" style=\"float: left;\"\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.4317%; background-color: rgb(240, 240, 240); height: 94.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThere are no refunds or returns on used items unless authorized in advance by a Twelfth Fret Sales Associate at time of sale.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.12fret.com\/the-twelfth-fret-terms-and-conditions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eView Our Full Terms Here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e  L-0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Gibson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument year:\u003c\/strong\u003e  1926 - 1927\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Class:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Steel String Acoustic Guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument serial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e  FON 8334, built 1926\/27 at Kalamazoo Michigan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e  USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.12fret.com\/pages\/the-twelfth-fret-used-instrument-and-amplifier-rating-guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eInstrument Condition\u003c\/a\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e   Good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight-handed\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.476  lbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument Weight Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e   1.58 kgs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e    24.33 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e    618 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Imperial:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cspan\u003e  1.894 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width Metric:\u003c\/strong\u003e  48.10 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCITIES Documentation Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase included:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase original:\u003c\/strong\u003e  No\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItems in Case:\u003c\/strong\u003e N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fibre (Cardboard) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConsignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 190774\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; 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