{"product_id":"gibson-l-30-black-1937-1622465","title":"Gibson L-30 Black 1937","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple Body\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eSpruce Top\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple back and sides with arched spruce top. There are a few repaired cracks in the top. Some back braces have been repaired, while a few are slightly cracked and\/or loose. Fully repairing these braces would require removal of the back, and so they have been left to avoid devaluing the instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany Neck\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"V\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.96\" (1st fret), 1.04\" (10th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e10.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, headstock truss rod adjustment, and silkscreen logo. The nut has been replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eNone\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe nut and bridge appear to have been replaced. The pickguard is included, but is missing its mounting hardware.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e5 lbs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar has various marks and signs of age present, including numerous finish chips, scratches, and other assorted small blemishes. There are two repaired cracks in the top, extending from the bottom of the body upward. The original pickguard mounting holes were filled, and left-handed pickguard mounting holes were drilled in the body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-Two repaired top cracks, which have been reinforced with internal spruce cleats\r\n-Several back braces have been repaired\r\n-The nut has been replaced. It appears the guitar was at one point converted to a left-handed instrument, as the original pickguard mounting holes were filled and new ones were drilled in the body.\r\n-The bridge base does not appear to be original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action and minor neck relief, and is currently set up with 12-53 phosphor bronze strings. The truss rod is adjustable. It appears the guitar was at one point converted to a lefty, but has since been made right-handed again. The frets are low with some small divots under the treble strings up to the fifth fret. The factory order number and construction appointments date this guitar to 1937. The factory order number is visible inside the treble F-hole.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal chipboard case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40276071055495,"sku":"U4179113602","price":2547.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/gibson-acoustic-guitars-archtop-gibson-l-30-black-1937-u4179113602-29967310127239.jpg?v=1668018360","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-ca\/products\/gibson-l-30-black-1937-1622465","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}