GIBSON L-48
by B-rad
(Minnesota)
GIBSON L-48
I have a Gibson L-48 that has been sitting forever in storage. I know its an early one but I'm not sure of the exact year or approximate value. It is ALL ORIGINAL in the original alligator style case .The serial# is S1310 5 My guess is 1946 from what I could find out. Is that correct?
ANSWER
Hi, B-rad--
I was unable to find the exact date from the serial number, but this is close. Here is the Blue Book 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.
Excellent $1,000 - 1,200
Average $675 - 800
It's a really pretty guitar!
Lynne
