{"product_id":"gibson-l7-sunburst-1939-2003186","title":"Gibson L7 Sunburst 1939","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\u003eThe guitar has been fully oversprayed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eSpruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eCarved maple back and sides with X-braced, carved spruce top. The back appears to have been removed and reglued to facilitate repairs, and the body has been oversprayed. A strap button was added near the bass side of the neck heel, and there is an open screw hole on the bass waist of the body from a previously installed pickguard.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.88\" (1st fret), 1.02\" (10th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e10.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e25 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, \"picture in frame\" fretboard inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The neck has been refretted, and the non-original nut has a small shim underneath. The neck has a Kent Armstrong mini humbucker mounted to the sides of the tongue, and there is a filled hole on the bass side of the tongue from a previously installed pickguard. The tuners have been replaced, and the neck has been oversprayed. The original finish over the impressed serial number on the back of the headstock appears to have been lightly sanded away before overspraying.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar has been fitted with a Kent Armstrong mini humbucker, with volume control and output jack mounted to the pickguard. A ground wire has been run from the tailpiece to the wiring harness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e7.1k\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe pickguard, tailpiece, tuners, and nut have all been replaced.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e6 lbs 2 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage Gibson L-7 shows very nice aging and authentic wear, with attractive checking and various light scratches and dings on the glossy finish. There are signs of repair around the back edges of the guitar, likely from when the back was removed and reglued, as well as a slight gap between the neck heel and the back. These are cosmetic only and the body is structurally sound. The back of the body shows some heavier scratches, and the back of the neck is comfortably worn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-Oversprayed body and neck\r\n-The neck has been refretted\r\n-Replaced and shimmed nut\r\n-Replaced pickguard\r\n-Replaced tuners and tailpiece\r\n-Added strap button\r\n-The back was removed and reglued, likely to repair the top braces\r\n-A pickup was added, with electronics mounted to the pickguard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003eEA5607\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the truss rod is adjustable. The frets are tall with minimal play wear. The serial number, visible on the interior label and on the back of the headstock, along with the bracing pattern date the guitar to 1939.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41361490149511,"sku":"U6030720412","price":5041.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/gibson-acoustic-guitars-parlor-gibson-l7-sunburst-1939-gibson-l7-sunburst-1939-u6030720412-1034832412.jpg?v=1768729108","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.com\/en-ca\/products\/gibson-l7-sunburst-1939-2003186","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}