Gibson L-50, 1935

Gibson / 1935 L-50

That dry, earthy attack and rich midrange you hear on swing jazz and country blues records.Even if you seek the authentic resonance of real wood—honed over nearly 90 years—that
modern archtop guitars simply cannot reproduce, pre-war vintage Gibsons are rarely found on the market, and their prices continue to skyrocket.
If you compromise and choose a modern model, you’ll never truly achieve the historical depth you’re seeking, and you’ll likely find yourself trapped in an endless cycle of gear hunting.

For the L-50, which debuted in 1932, 1935 marked an extremely important turning point in guitar history. It was in 1935 that the model underwent a complete redesign, evolving from its
previous small body to a full-fledged archtop style—featuring a 16-inch-wide body and f-holes, identical to those of the higher-end L-5 model.This vintage guitar offers a full immersion in the essence of
pre-war Gibson, boasting both exceptional historical value and high practicality.

—A sound matured over 90 years: The
aged, curved spruce top has dried to the absolute limit. The thick, dry, percussive attack released the moment you
pick the strings is a pre-war tone that can never be replicated through artificial aging.

—16-inch Body

The 16-inch wide body and f-holes, recruited this year, produce a rich, resonant tone. It’s a perfect fit for everything from
jazz chord strumming to gritty blues fingerpicking.

—Pre-war-style extra-thick V-neck

A solid, thick V-shaped neck—the very hallmark of 1930s Gibson guitars. It is precisely
this neck’s substantial mass that serves as the primary driving force behind its core-filled, robust sound.

Instruments featuring the specifications of the landmark transitional year of 1935, while maintaining playability suitable for modern performance, are constantly in high demand among players and collectors worldwide.
Encountering a pre-war archtop that has survived 90 years of history is truly a once-in-a-lifetime miracle, and we cannot guarantee when you’ll next come across such a fine specimen in such excellent condition.

We invite you to experience firsthand the overwhelming weight of history and the authentic, “matured tone” that only vintage instruments can produce. To schedule a trial play or request additional images, please contact us via the inquiry form right away.

[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 44.5mm
SCALE: 635mm
CASE: Non-Original Hard Shell Case

[Repair/Modification History / Replaced Parts / Cosmetic Condition, etc.]
*Please note that as this is a used/vintage item, the information provided is based on our inspection.
- Cracks on both sides of the back of the headstock (from below the 1st and 6th string tuners to near the nut) have been repaired.
- A crack on the body back has been repaired (with a patch reinforcement).
- There is a hole where a strap pin was attached on the neck heel cap.
- The tuners have been replaced.
- The entire instrument has been relacquered.

[Playing Condition]
- String action at the 12th fret: 2.5 mm on the 6th string side, 2.0 mm
on the 1st string side.
- String action can be adjusted up or down using the wood bridge and saddle. - There is no muffled sound or buzzing; the instrument plays well.

[Peace of Mind Warranty: 6 Months]

[Mail-Order Assurance Service]
Since we are unable to offer customers the opportunity to try out the instrument when purchasing via mail order, we provide a 6-day trial period after the product arrives. Please take your time to try out the product
at home, and if you are not satisfied,
we will refund the purchase price. *The customer is responsible for round-trip shipping costs.