1936 Gibson L-00 Sunburst
FON 913B. A wonderfully clean mid-30s L-00 that combines new guitar playability, robust vintage tone and startling good looks. The Adirondack top is finished in the large bright burst standard after '34. It's crack free, 99.9% original and very fresh looking. Firestripe pickguard, original bridge and original bridge pins. There are a couple of well-done, drop-filled case bites and a tiny chip inexplicably missing from the guard down by the bridge. The light weather checking lends a vintage patina. But the headline is: clean, original and just drop-dead gorgeous.
The mahogany back and sides are stained dark and have fewer dings and scratches than most. There is a 5” temperature crack on the back and one on the side that resembles a scratch. Both have been addressed by my luthier. The neck is carved to a V shape with a 1-11/16” ebony nut and 2-3/8” string spacing at the saddle. Adjustable truss rod and Gibson stenciled logo on the headstock. The Folkway description suggests the tuners are a couple years older than the guitar (and I agree) but there’s nothing to suggest they haven’t been there forever. It’s enjoyed a recent neck reset and refret. New saddle and setup provided by Folkway Music. The action is dead solid perfect.
The insides are a clean with original bridge plate, linen straps on the sides, kerfing, and knife blade back braces and tone bars.
It’s a joy to play – a snappy fingerpicker and a strummer with nice ring and sustain. It has surprising volume and great character and requires little effort to get the tone to blossom.
She came to me in a chipboard case but I’ve paired it with a Crossrock L-00 sized case with tweed exterior, leatherette trim and padded plush interior. L-00 owners, take note. This is a great gigging case for a nice price.
SPECS:
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Back & Sides: Honduran Mahogany
Bridge & Fretboard: Rosewood
Appointments: Dot position markers, stencil logo, single bound top, w/b/w rosette
Nut width: 1-11/16”
String spacing: 2-3/8”
Body width: 14-3/4”
Depth: 4-3/8”
Scale length: 24.9”
Case: HSC
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All instruments are shipped on 48-hour approval. If there is damage as a result of the shipping, please contact us immediately and we will deal with the insurance company. If the instrument is damaged in transit from you to me, then you are responsible for dealing with the damage and insurance. For refunds, all instruments must be returned in the same condition as we shipped them in.