{"product_id":"1931-gibson-l-0-378","title":"1931 Gibson L-0","description":"FON 9919, 127.  An all-mahogany 12-fret early L-0 Gibson.  Introduced in the very early 1930's, the flat top L-0 was one of the very first modern Gibson flattop guitars. Featuring X-braced tops with pin bridges, larger body sizes, and modern-shaped necks, these guitars replaced the small-bodied, H-braced, 12 fret guitars with huge necks and thumpy voices that were previously available. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGibson 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.\u003cbr\u003eSold with its original case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"sold\"\u003eSOLD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"GIBSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53610277241198,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/LO__0611.jpg?v=1790963575","url":"https:\/\/folkwaymusic.com\/products\/1931-gibson-l-0-378","provider":"Folkway Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}