Gibson L-50 mid 50s

[MCampellone]

Up for sale is my mid 50’s Gibson L-50 acoustic archtop. I restored this guitar over 30 years ago – when I got it, it had no finish, no frets and a slight peghead fracture. I glued the peghead fracture and reinforced it by applying a rear peghead veneer that bridges the fracture (a very dependable technique which I've used many times) – the repair is invisible and has shown no hint of failure since it was done. The top had a couple of holes near the bridge where evidently some had installed a surface mount pickup – the holes were repaired using spruce plugs – one is beneath the pickguard so it’s not visible. New frets were installed, as was all new period correct hardware, and of course a new finish was applied.

This model has a solid carved spruce top, solid maple rims and a laminated maple back. The neck is one-piece mahogany with the typical full feeling 50’s contour (neck depth @ 1st and 10th frets is .900 and .960") – fingerboard is Brazilian rosewood. The sound of the guitar is very sweet, with good volume, and deeper bass resonance than you might expect from a 16” guitar.

This was my “pick up & play” guitar at home, kept out on a stand, and though I played it often, the frets show almost no wear and the over 30 year old finish still looks like new - price is $2800+shipping (new hard-shell case included).

Anyone interested, please contact me at [email protected] - I'm having trouble staying logged in on the forum

[Hammertone]

Cool beans, bud.

[John Owen]

Some lucky person out there is going to get an extremely cool guitar!

[nevershouldhavesoldit]

I had an L-50 for years and absolutely loved it. It and my Martin O-16NY were classic examples of plain, simple, high quality instruments that punched far above their weight classes. Guitars like this are true jewels. They’re grossly under-appreciated and a true joy to hear and play. Given its history, this one has to be a great one.

It’s also a bargain.

[bananafist]

Can I ask the nut width? It looks wider than the standard 1 11/16", if it is, would you ship to the UK? Thanks.

[MCampellone]

Can I ask the nut width? It looks wider than the standard 1 11/16", if it is, would you ship to the UK? Thanks.

The nut width is actually just a hair (maybe 1/64") over 1&11/16" - I'd prefer to ship within the US, but I'd consider shipment to UK if no US buyer comes forward.

[MCampellone]

L-50 is sold.

[vinnyv1k]

L-50 is sold.

That was quick - Beautiful Gibby !

[vinnyv1k]

Mark - when you decide to stop making guitars you should consider doing restorations. I have never seen better.

[skykomishone]

Mark, I've also been having trouble not having time to spend on the forum. If I did, I think I would have at least two new guitars at home from your rescue operation sales! Keep it up. It's a joy to behold. Very cool.