Gibson 1929 L-3

by Gary Downer
(Stanfield, NC)

Guitar is in very good shape, sounds great. A few pick scratches and belt buckle rash. Sunburst. Had it gone over by a local shop. Cleaned, new strings. They said "play it and enjoy it."

Also, not sure how your site works - do you require a donation for each appraisal? I'm looking at a Gibson in a local pawn shop. Don't know the model and year but I will get and get the info and send it along if it hasn't sold. Thanks!

ANSWER

Hi, Gary--

It is always great to hear of a guitar that survived well through so many years!

Here is the Blue Book general info:

L-3
- carved spruce top, bound round soundhole, raised tortoiseshell pickguard, bound body, three-ring wooden inlay rosette, birch back/sides, maple neck, 13/20-fret bound ebony fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, ebony bridge/trapeze tailpiece, blackface peghead with pearl logo inlay, three-per-side tuners with plastic buttons, available in Orange Top/Mahogany finish, mfg. 1902-1933.

The pricing info:

Excellent $1,650 - 1,900
Average $950 - 1,100

Yes, we do ask for a donation for each appraisal.

Best Wishes,
Lynne