1936/1937 Gibson L7 Sunburst Archtop Acoustic Guitar, Serial #94145.. ...

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1936/1937 Gibson L7 Sunburst Archtop Acoustic Guitar, Serial #94145.
Very fine example of a late 1930s Gibson L-7 archtop, featuring a 17-inch lower bout and rare X-braced top construction. The original Sunburst finish shows medium nicks, dings, and finish checking, but the body remains entirely crack-free. The 3-piece neck has a minor center seam crack near the heel. It has a straight profile with minimal wear to the original frets. Original tuners, tailpiece, and bridge are all intact and fully functional.
Hard case included. Condition: Excellent.

The Gibson L-7 from 1936/1937 represents one of the most desirable pre-war archtop acoustics, especially in its X-braced form. While later L-7s shifted to parallel bracing, this earlier version delivers a more responsive and open tone, prized by jazz players and fingerstyle guitarists alike. The 17-inch body provides rich projection and complex overtones, while its carved spruce top and maple back and sides showcase Gibson's renowned craftsmanship from the golden era. With all major components original and structurally solid, this L-7 combines vintage tone and elegant aesthetics in a professional-grade instrument. A rare and collectible piece.
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