Photos and descriptions of If this instrument The guitar features Advanced search ... Gibson / L7 / 1936 / Sunburst / Guitar. Home / Instruments Classic 1930’s Gibson L-00 with tortoise guard, original tuners, nut & bridge. /Accessories / Ordering / Tips. 1936 Gibson L-7. no. By 1935 the model was brought in line with several other ‘advanced’ models and increased to 17” wide with an X-braced top. A fantastic 1930's Gibson at a great price. It is balanced with a smooth sustain and less percussive than a parallel braced design. $10000. Gibson L-7 Made around 1936. Body: 17″ body , x braced. Price : £2,150.00 Condition : Used Location : South Shields, United Kingdom Ships to : Collection in person only Description : 1936 Gibson L-7 L7 Archtop Guitar all original Sale by : auction Bids : 0 Ends on : 2021-01-09 16:15:11 Time Remaining : 7 days Adding to your cart. The 30’s Sunburst finish is still rich and vibrant with very little wear evident and only minimal lacquer sinking into the handcarved book-matched spruce top. The Last Thin Script Pearl ‘Gibson’ Logo . is shown on our Instruments A superb example from Gibson's Golden Era of acoustic archtop guitars, complete with its original deluxe Gibson brown alligator arched hardshell case. Notes: Regular visitors know that we have a special place in our hearts for the X-braced Gibson archtops of the '30's. An incredibly popular model for Gibson, the L-7 was essentially a less ornate L-5 but constructed by the same craftsmen from the same material supplies. older fat script Gibson peghead logo with "vase and curlicue" 1936 Gibson L-7 L7 Archtop Guitar. Serial# 96XXX Body size at lower bout: 17" Scale length: 25.4" Nut Width: 1 11/16" Introduced in 1932. The guitar has a nice action, currently set up with 11 gauge strings, with height to adjust the bridge if needed or a heavier gauge string required. Status: Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our Instruments page here. Apr 22, 2020 - Gibson L-7 electric guitars. Tuners replaced , but with an old set of gears that aren't much newer than the guitar. I remember as a boy, long time ago, her having it at her house. 11 QUEEN STREET, BATH, UK - VIEWINGS BY APPOINTMENT | CALL: 01225 463777 | EMAIL: ENQUIRIES@VINTAGEANDRAREGUITARS.COM. bookmatched solid spruce top; Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and compensated Serial Number: 94442 circa 1936: Pricing: $2999.99 CND (approx.$3086.USD as of June 22/2011) SOLD: Neck: Mahogany neck, rosewood fretboard, window frame fretboard inlays. The solid maple body shows attractive flame figure under the deep walnut finish. Gibson Les Paul Custom 1956 . Our 1936 guitar was brought in to us by the instruments second owner and it is a great example. Item Information. radius inspected and recurved as necessary; bridge wheels and tuners lubricated; 1936 Gibson L-7, Factory Electric Conversion. Accessories: Gibson Hard-case Note: Our guitars ship tracked and insured by Japan Post EMS. 63 watchers. Sadly the guitars original celluloid pickguard is starting to off gas and will require attention or a reproduction guard soon. The guitar has ‘Made in the USA’ impressed on the back of the headstock indicating the guitar was always intended to be an export instrument. Telefonnummer. Pre-Owned. https: / / youtu be / pHJq18W8YWs New Song For your consideration is this 1936 Gibson L-5. It remained in the catalog for the better part of half a century. The action may be lowered or raised to your requirements with the adjustable bridge. Script logo summary. The gentle C neck profile is very comfortable, with almost no thumbwear, and is quite contemporary in feel, with smooth low action over fine pro frets. Status: Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available is shown on our Instruments page here. Gibson L-7 1936 (Consignment) SOLD. $265 for 24 months with PayPal Creditopens a installment calculator layer* $265 for 24 months. GIBSON INCORPORATED AN ARCHTOP GUITAR, STYLE L-7, KALAMAZOO, MI., 1936 The headstock inlaid Gibson, labeled Gibson Guitar Style L-7 Number 93951 is hereby Guaranteed against faulty workmanship and materials----Gibson Inc. Kalamazoo Michigan U.S.A., length of back: 21 in. ~1936 Gibson L-00 Sunburst, Relic Finish, Great Stage Guitar, Needs Restoration. Price: US $6,352.00. I have a 1936 L-4 I'm not playing and thus thinking of selling/trading. The guitar comes with a period plush lined case that appears to be of UK origin. This stunning L-7 was built by Gibson in 1936 and sports nuanced, jaw-dropping visuals to match it's equally detailed tone. I inherited a 1936 L-00 from my Aunt. The only sign of any wear is to a small section of played through lacquer on the back of the neck. Materials: Solid handcarved maple back, sides and neck; handcarved Har du spørgsmål? Gibson L-7 Made around 1936. Status: Pricing and hold status for all instruments currently available Any import duties or taxes are the buyers responsibility. Very comfortable to play. Gibson / L-7 / 1936 / Sunburst / Guitar. The solid northern Maple back and sides are equally clean and the whole instrument blacklights well with no signs of repairs or finish work evident. The neck feels amazing. inlay; triple-bound body, bound fingerboard and headstock. Vintage 1936 Gibson L-50 Archtop Acoustic Guitar. 1 ; Instrument Description: Gibson L7 '36 Body size at lower bout: 17", Scale length: 24 3/4" Nut Width: 1 11/16" Finish: Cremona sunburst finish, nitrocellulose lacquer type. Just in is this 1936 Gibson L7 Archtop acoustic guitar. 1935 L-7 specs: 17" wide, X-braced top, ornate rectangle-enclosed fingerboard inlays, double-handled vase and curlicues peghead inlay, tailpiece with pointed ends and raised arrowheads. here. Along with the L-5, L-10 and L-7, the L-12 was re-launched with Gibson’s new 17-inch ‘Advanced’ body size in 1935. 1 The elaborate pearl ‘picture frame’ inlays and ornate vase and curlicues headstock inlays are unique to the L-7 model. Gibson ES-355 Memphis . shallower arch, and smaller f-holes of the very earliest 17" "advanced If this instrument does not appear on the Instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available. #A-7956, black hard shell case. The guitar will accommodate lighter or heavier gauge strings, according to preference. Just as significantly, Gibson introduced the X-brace support system for the first time in their archtop guitars. Like the L-5, in 1934 the L-7 was redesigned with a larger 17” body to offer more volume to players. fingerboard and bridge oiled; body and neck cleaned and hand polished. / Ordering / Tips. Condition: Used. 1936 Gibson L-7 ACOUSTIC GUITAR, ARCHTOP GUITAR . scale and materials as the L-5. $6,352.00. The action is low and it plays like a dream all the way up and down. Home / Instruments /Accessories Gibson ES-335TD 1967 . The voice of the X-braced soundboard is notably open, even and warmly resonant, with excellent sustain and bass response: great for chord melody, vocal backup, fingerstyle play or recording. on which instrument(s) you're looking for, and we'll be happy to contact Along with the L-5, L-10 and L-12, the L-7 was re-launched with Gibson’s new 17-inch ‘Advanced’ body size in 1935. For your consideration, Garrett Park Guitars presents this 1936 Gibson L7 This guitar is here on consignment, so please, no trades. it has been sold, and is no longer available. Watch; 1956 Gibson L7 CN . The instrument is without cracks or repairs, and only typical light scattered lacquer checking and a few lacquer dings on top and back. The Thin Script ‘Gibson’ logo was introduced c. 1930 with the Thick Script ‘Gibson’ logo following about five years later. Handelsbetingelser. bound tortoise pickguard; original nickel Grover Sta-Tite tuners; adjustable Gibson L-7N Arch Top Acoustic Guitar (1951), ser. Gibson really started to put together nice flat top guitars around 1930. 1941 Gibson L-7 with L5 caliber woods and truly unique extra wide factory triple ply headstock and body binding! Pre-Owned. Buy It Now +$228.00 shipping. DKK 95000. 1936 Gibson L-7. I’ll feature all flat top Gibson models made during this period, particularly the magical 12 fret L-1, L-2, and Roy Smeck jumbo hawaiian models. Gibson medium/high end archtops are fairly easy to ID and date, and their serial numbers are fully documented until about 1963 (when they started with the six-digit numbers). Finish: Cremona sunburst finish, nitrocellulose lacquer type. Din besked: SEND BESKED. Buy It Now +$95.00 shipping. Aug 21, 2014 - Vintage Gibson L-7 Serial Number 90854, shipped 1934, The L-7 debuted in the first version of Gibson’s catalog W (1934). Made in late '35 or early '36, the guitar shows the 20's style trapeze tailpiece, More Vibe and Mojo than Woodie Guthrie’s old shoes. 1936, Gibson L-5 Acoustic Archtop Guitar, Great Action &Tone Made in Kalamazoo USA Las Vegas, Nevada, 891**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Aarhus. Pre-Owned. Tonally the instrument has an authoritative sound but still has all the classic traits X-braced archtops are known for. Please be specific been very well cared for, and has 100% of its original hardware intact. From Japan. Odensegade 4 Baghuset 8000 Aarhus C Contact Woodstock Guitars One only: call now. It has f-holes; all original except new, well made bridge and pick guard (originals in case); Barcus Barry pickup stuck below fingerboard extension (volume knob under pick guard -- quality installation, easily removed), new modern Gibson case. 1937 L-7 specs: flat plate tailpiece with cutouts,some engraved with "L-7" on base. does not appear on the Instruments page Description. From late '35 to sometime in '42 the L-7 had the fingerboard rectangles. Interestingly, the L-7 of this era had a Supplies of commercial violins from Germany and Japan were unavailable due to World War II , giving American manufacturers a period of protection from overseas competition [5] The X-brace had been used by Martin for some time, and has in recent decades found wide popularity with top builders like Benedetto and others for it's warm woody tone, with greater sustain and bass response. Let's get to it: Both body and neck refinished long ago. The last L-5 on our website with the Thin Script ‘Gibson’ Logo is serial number 93281, an Advanced L-5, that was shipped in 1936 *. Post Dec 24, 2012 #7 2012-12-24T14:28 Dealers are asking $4500-5000 for clean L-OOs, but I don't know if they are actually getting these prices. Shop Gibson acoustic guitars here: https://bit.ly/350v3EiIntroduced in 1933, the L-7 was designed to be the affordable L-5. The neck is a C shape, classic mid-thirties Gibson profile with a 1 11/16” nut width, feeling instantly familiar and very comfortable. Gibson ventured into the manufacture of violin-family instruments from 1939 until 1942. Previously Sold instruments may by found Needless to say he destroyed all of its original splendor and it has sat unfinished for years. Vintage Gibson 1936 L-7 Acoustic Guitar Gear returned in mint condition. Gibson ES-175 1965 . The L-7 was Gibson's most popular 17" guitar, with the same size, Finish: Sunburst with lots of nicks and dings on the top. Body size at lower bout: 17", Scale length: 24 3/4" Nut Width: 1 11/16". It was made in the USA, in 1936 or 37. If you're looking for a virtually new instrument in possibly less-than-perfect packaging, this is a great value. Our 1936 guitar was brought in to us by the instruments second owner and it is a great example. Efternavn. model" bodies. The Gibson L7 model was introduced in the early 1930s as a 16” carved top and arched back acoustic archtop which according to the 1934 Gibson Catalog “fills a serious need for an instrument with full grand auditorium size, carved top and back, “f ” sound holes and a dependable quality at a popular price – an instrument such as only Gibson can produce”. truss rod. Gibson L-00 1936 . Gibson ES-175 1965 . The ones I've seen on eBay with dealer prices are NOT selling, so I think $3500 is more realistic. Aarhus. It remained in the catalog for the better part of half a century. This example has The guitar was brought into our shop by the original owner's family. An incredibly popular model for Gibson, the L-7 was essentially a less ornate L-5 but constructed by the same craftsmen from the same material supplies. Vintage original circa 1936 Gibson L-50 archtop acoustic. model or similar instruments in the future, please contact [email protected],. This instrument is strung with medium gauge bronze strings (.013-.056). This … Thank you for looking! Hardware: All original hardware includes original nickel-plated In catalog X (1936) the L-12 is described as having a ‘selected northern maple rim and neck: rosewood fingerboard.’ * Though both versions of catalog W have an identical outside appearance they differ on pages 37 to 39). Plays and sounds incredible. The guitar is in exceptional condition, with all its original sunburst finish and original hardshell case. $8,595.00. Buy It Now +$95.00 shipping. Gibson’s L-7 was introduced in 1933 as a more affordable option to the L-5 and quickly became the company’s best-selling archtop model. This great sounding player grade 1936-37 Gibson L-OO has had a few procedures that put the price into a very comfortable "player grade" range. See more ideas about gibson, archtop guitar, guitar. trussrod tension and neck relief adjusted; bridge height adjusted; bridge (53.3 cm) with original hard case (2) String action is set at 4/64" to 5/64" at the 12th fret, with moderate relief for acoustic playing with medium strings. × Har du spørgsmål til Gibson L-7 1935? It's in great playing condition. compensation set; string slots at nut and bridge inspected and recut as Gibson L-00 1936 . If you have any questions about any of our items please feel free to contact us. $7,995.00. Has been refretted, in that process some of the "window pane" inlays were sanded through or fell out. I have decided to sell my Gibson L-7 Acoustic Archtop guitar, made in USA, circa 1936, ser. Gibson Les Paul Special 1958 TV . Terms & Conditions. Photos and descriptions of Previously Sold instruments may be found here.To be notified of examples of this model or … Gibson ES-335 Trini Lopez Custom Shop . Condition is "Used". In 1934, to meet the increased demands for volume required by the Big Band era, Gibson increased the body size of its professional guitars from 16" to 17" in the lower bout. Gibson ES-175 1960 . Så send os en besked, og vi vender tilbage hurtigst muligt. The L-7 was Gibson's most popular 17 guitar, with the same size, scale and materials as the more expensive L-5, yet interestingly the L-7 of this era had much more ornate inlays. If this instrument does not appear on the Instruments page it has been sold, and is no longer available. Gibson introduced the ‘Advanced’ L7 with the body size was increased to 17″, had beautiful fingerboard inlays and a rather plain tailpiece. The L-10 and L-12 also had them for a period ('34-'35). Gibson’s L-7 was introduced in 1933 as a more affordable option to the L-5 and quickly became the company’s best-selling archtop model. Case: Original deluxe Gibson brown alligator arched hardshell case. We repaired a crack running along the top of the pickguard, and Details about Gibson L-7 Made around 1936. The Gibson L-7 was Gibson's most popular professional sized archop. Fornavn. 54 watchers. Email-adresse. Check photos of the neck carefully, … To be notified of examples of this Gibson L-7 Advanced Guitars. necessary; bridge foot contour inspected and fit to top as necessary; bridge Gibson ES-330 Gold 1968 . Nice and thick. Setup: The frets have been precision leveled, recrowned and polished; 1939 L-7 specs: natural finish available, parallel top bracing. Description. page here. much more ornate inlay pattern than it's spendier cousin. A loud and large early Gibson acoustic archtop that has a great sound but one that's seen some changes. trapeze tailpiece; original Brazilian rosewood compensated bridge; original Free returns. Luk. you as soon as they become available. Photos and descriptions of Previously Sold instruments may by found here.To be notified of examples of this model or similar instruments in the future, … My favorite Gibson guitars are from the 1930-35 period when the build style was quite light, making the guitars exceptionally responsive. Watch; 1953 Gibson L-7 . bridge, ornate mother of pearl "picture frame" fingerboard inlays; Gibson L-7 1935 . A clip of Robert's 1936 Gibson L-30, once owned by Dweezil Zappa. A student at a luthier program at Morrisvile (NY) Community College said he could fix it up. 1942 L-7 specs: Minimum purchase required. Refinished in a killer black.