Details
Gibson's L-3 models were fairly popular before the first world war but few were made as late as this one. The serial number and FON suggest this guitar was built in 1925. The neck shape, though, and headstock inlay look like they date from the mid-1930s so we’re assuming the guitar was returned to Gibson for a new neck. Which in this case is a good thing because the necks on these little guitars were real clubs but this one has a comfortable V-shape that will be familiar to those of you who have played mid-1930s L-00s. And it has an adjustable truss rod, which the earlier ones didn’t. The tuners are Golden Age Restoration and the ebony bridge has also been replaced. The tailpiece, however, is original and it’s the nickel-plated version that turned up in gold on 16-inch L-5s. Includes the original chipboard case which is in very scruffy condition.
Specs
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Back sides
Carved Maple Back
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Binding
off-white celluloid
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Bracing
Tone Bars
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Bridge
Ebony
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Fingerboard
Ebony
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Finish
Shellac varnish (oversprayed with lacquer)
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Frets to body
13
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Neck material
Mahogany
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Nut width
1 3/4"
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Rosette
herringbone
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Scale length
24 1/4"
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Top material
Carved Spruce
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Total frets
19
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Tuners
Golden Age Restoration
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Year
1925
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Case type
Chipboard
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Serial number
79485 (FON 8098)
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SKU
GIBL3-79485
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UPC
142252
