Gibson L-48, 1951

by alex shifrin
(moscow, russia)

I'd be curious as to what the guitar might be worth (a range of possible value). The pickguard is a replacement.

ANSWER

Hi, Alex--

Thanks for the pic--beautiful guitar!

Here is the Blue Book general info:

L-48
- arched mahogany top, f-holes, raised black pickguard, bound body, mahogany back/sides/neck, 14/19-fret rosewood fingerboard with pearl dot inlay, adjustable rosewood bridge/trapeze tailpiece, blackface peghead with screened logo, three-per-side tuners, available in Cremona Brown Sunburst finish, mfg. 1946-1970.

Here is the Blue Book pricing info:

Excellent $1,000 - 1,200
Average $675 - 800

Best Wishes,
Lynne