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Gibson / L3 / 1911 / Black / Guitar

This guitar is a real find, a very rare example of a 101 year old Gibson, in fact I feel quite privileged just to be able to play it. Also it's very unusual to find an L3 in a black finish with it's beautiful cream soundhole rosette, plus the very desirable floral headstock inlay - only available for a few years - is an indication that this is a deluxe model. Historically it's very desirable, it has 'The Gibson' logo which was only available from 1908 to the late 1920's, and it has it's original 'Gibson Mandolin - Guitar Co' label which was used from 1908 to 1932, also it's a rare example of an arch top guitar with a central sound hole. The L3 is a deluxe version of the L1 model famously played by such blues players as Robert Johnson, and if you want to recreate that bluesy, honky tonk sound then this guitar gets you close. As a 101 year old guitar, it has it's share of repairs, one repaired back crack, and several repaired top cracks. I had my luthier look it over and he confirmed it's still structurally strong. The feel of the guitar is just great - it really is like holding a piece of history, yet it plays really well the action is low, all the way down the neck. The guitar comes in a non original case.
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Glenns Guitars, UK  

Contact name:
Glenn Sinnock
Brands:
Gibson, Martin, Guild, Lowden, Collings etc.
Languages:
English
Specialties:
Vintage Flattops
Opening hours:
10am - 8pm / 7 days

Welcome to Glenn's Guitars here on Vintage & Rare. After many years in the industry, and having been fortunate enough to have worked in Hanks and The Acoustic Centre - probably London's two foremost acoustic guitar shops - I decided to do my own thing.

I have a passion for used and vintage acoustic guitars; nearly new second hand guitars because they can represent a bargain compared to the price of a new guitar, older and vintage guitars because they tend to have more character and can often become an investment.

You will notice when viewing my stock list my taste in guitars, as I only sell guitars that I genuinely like - and there are certain brands noticeable by their absence. I am a huge fan of older Gibson, Martin and Guild acoustics, but also more boutique brands such as Lowden and Collings.

I will consider part exchange if it makes your desired guitar a little easier to afford. I also offer a guitar finding service, if there's something specific you're looking for.

If you are happy to buy over the internet, I will send you as many high resolution photos and as much information about the guitar you're interested in as I can. If you can get to me - I'm based in Enfield, only 30 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station - you can always make an appointment with me and come and try some of the guitars out first.

I accept payment by Paypal, bank transfer, cheque and of course cash.

 
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