Looking for 1930s/1940s archtop guitar (L5, Deluxe, Emperor, etc)

[Dashiello22]

Hello, I am still looking for 1930s-1940s era archtop guitar. Whether that be a Gibson L5, Epiphone Deluxe or Emperor, etc.

I would be most interested in a very early Epiphone (16 inch) from the early 1930s, or a early 40s blonde epiphone, or a 1930s/1940s Gibson. However if someone has a nice 1920s L4 I wouldn't be apposed either

Thank you !

[SierraTango]

If you have not already done so, visit Forum member That Rhythm Man website. He has a 37 Deluxe, a 45 Deluxe and a 46 Emperor on the market.
If I didn't already own a 51 Triumph Regent that I love (I need a cutaway) I'd be all over that 37.
Plus he's got many other Gibson's listed.

[Jsparr1983]

He’s also great to work with! Very knowledgeable and trustworthy seller.

[dunhamdolomite]

What about a mid 1930's Gibson L-50 with an elevated fingerboard? They're great guitars and the 16" version only had an elevated fingerboard for the first two years or so.

[trailmixer]

I’ve gone back and forth but still probably open to selling my 1945 Triumph with an added cutaway and Biltoft humbucker.Attachment 128315

That is COOL!

[Cunamara]

Hello, I am still looking for 1930s-1940s era archtop guitar. Whether that be a Gibson L5, Epiphone Deluxe or Emperor, etc.

I would be most interested in a very early Epiphone (16 inch) from the early 1930s, or a early 40s blonde epiphone, or a 1930s/1940s Gibson. However if someone has a nice 1920s L4 I wouldn't be apposed either

Thank you !

Are you specifically looking for a 16 inch guitar? Because there's a very nice looking 1936 L7 for sale here in the forum.

[Hammertone]

I have a late '30s Gibson-built 16" Montgomery Ward that's quite nice. Carved spruce top, carved mahogany back: