Gibson / LG1 / 1948 / Natural / Guitar For Sale
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A 40’s LG1 is a rare find indeed. A 00 size guitar with Spruce top, Mahogany back and sides, and most importantly ladder bracing. This gives the guitar a quicker attack and quicker fade, and what people consider to be a classic boxy blues sound. Unlike the more easily findable 60’s LG1’s, this guitar sounds, dryer and more woody, with warm undertones. As with a lot of guitars of this age, it’s difficult to guess the exact history, but it looks like the sunburst finish was stripped back, and then the whole guitar was oversprayed – potentially quite a long time ago given the amount of lacquer checking. Possibly at this time, the bridge was replaced. The guitar is in good condition for it’s age, with heavy pick wear around the soundhole, and either side of the fingerboard. It’s a great player, with a full feeling neck and comfortable action, and has an LR Baggs pickup fitted. The teardrop pickguard contrasts really well with the honeyed top, and the Mahogany back is beautifully figured. A bit of an oddity, perhaps, but still a piece of Gibson history from their Golden Era, and a lot more affordable than an original 40’s sunburst model. The guitar comes in a Hiscox flight 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.
