Gibson / L1 / 1931 / Natural / Guitar
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This is a very rare guitar - 1931 is the first year the L1 had this more familiar (L00) body shape, and from 1932 the model changed to being a 14 fret guitar. So 1931 is the only year you can get this body shape as a 12 fret guitar. Adding to it's rarity is the natural finish, and along with the firestripe pick guard, this makes it a really striking guitar. It has desirable X bracing, making it very resonant - hugely versatile, handling both fingerstyle and strumming really well, with plenty of bite when soloing. It's a real pleasure to play, with a very cool vibe and great feeling neck. Because of it's age it sounds very familiar, like the really old blues recordings. The guitar is in good condition for an instrument of this age - the bridge, tuners and finish are intact with 2 cracks to the back and a long healed one to the rim. Amazingly, the top is crack free. There was once a trapeze bridge supplementary to the original which has left some tiny screw holes on the bottom bout by the strap button. This is a great chance to own a piece of Gibson history . It comes in a 50's vintage hard case.
Glenns Guitars, UK 
Welcome to Glenn's Guitars here on Vintage & Rare. After many years in the industry, and having been fortunate enough to have worked in Hanks and The Acoustic Centre - probably London's two foremost acoustic guitar shops - I decided to do my own thing.
I have a passion for used and vintage acoustic guitars; nearly new second hand guitars because they can represent a bargain compared to the price of a new guitar, older and vintage guitars because they tend to have more character and can often become an investment.
You will notice when viewing my stock list my taste in guitars, as I only sell guitars that I genuinely like - and there are certain brands noticeable by their absence. I am a huge fan of older Gibson, Martin and Guild acoustics, but also more boutique brands such as Lowden and Collings.
I will consider part exchange if it makes your desired guitar a little easier to afford. I also offer a guitar finding service, if there's something specific you're looking for.
If you are happy to buy over the internet, I will send you as many high resolution photos and as much information about the guitar you're interested in as I can. If you can get to me - I'm based in Enfield, only 30 minutes from London Liverpool Street Station - you can always make an appointment with me and come and try some of the guitars out first.
I accept payment by Paypal, bank transfer, cheque and of course cash.
