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1931 Gibson L-0
Gibson got it right straight out of the gate with their take on Martin's X bracing. With their exceptionally thin tops and back, slightly wider X angle, and unscalloped braces, the remarkably lightweight and resonant L-0 has its own sound, and was among the first Gibsons to "have that Gibson sound" - the same one we hear about a lot around here. It is much morelightly built and resonant than the L-00's and L-0's built from 1933 onwards, and this L-0 has bit more subtlety as a result. The body is completely Mahogany, bound in white celluloid and features a very thin lacquer finish. The braces are tall, thin and unscalloped, and the tiny original bridge plate is quarter-sawn maple. The 12 fret truss-roddedMahogany neck has a very comfortable C profile, that's not as bulky as those on guitars from the 1940's, and a Brazilian rosewood fingerboard. The nut is 1-3/4" wide, and the scale length measures 24.75". Silver "The Gibson" silk-screened logo, original three-on-a-plate tuners. Full height Brazilian rosewood bridge and bone saddle. Original bridge pins, ebony nut, endpin,and truss rod cover. The action measures in at a standard 5/64ths under the high E and 7/64ths under the low E. This instrument is completely original and in remarkably well-preserved condition. No cracks, no loose or separated braces, and in overall excellent condition, but with some minor pickwear below the soundhole. This guitar plays very well; its original frets havealmost no wear, and the fingerboard is in great shape. This guitar performs well under a pick or fingers - and has ample headroom if you have a heavier attack, despite its super light weight. It is loud, full, and woody, with a sparkle imparted by the mahogany top. A wonderful guitar.
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