Gibson L-7N (1951)

Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Gibson L-7N (1951)
Electric
Vintage

Gibson L-7N (1951)

Regular price $6,750.00
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Weight

5lbs 12oz
Nut Width
1 3/4"
Scale Length
25 1/2"
Condition
Very Good

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1 of 54 shipped in 1951, this Gibson L-7N archtop combines the clear and focused power of a long-scale Gibson hollowbody archtop with the unique and rare "Double McCarty" pickup configuration - a wonderful electric archtop that plays both roles quite well.

This wonderful sounding and playing 1951 Gibson L-7N just in! These solid wood archtop acoustics offer tremendous volume and clarity with their 17" body and 25 1/2" scale length. Mated with the rare "Double McCarty" pickup/pickguard assembly, it offers both a satisfying acoustic experience with some electric flavor worked in.

The full C neck carve is fantastic in-hand, and playability is great with a recent refret and replaced nut. The McCarty pickups offer a tone similar to Dearmond pickups of a similar vintage, with the ability to blend neck and bridge pickups to taste. A modern 1/4" jack has replaced the original screw-on jack that these were typically outfitted with, and some contact wear is present in that area. Not without various nicks, dings, and surface scratches, it still remains in Very Good overall condition with a wonderfully aged aesthetic.

Although not as appointed and appreciated as the L-5, the L-7 offers top-tier tone that Golden Era Gibsons are known for.

Please Note: We pride ourselves on thoroughly vetting each vintage instrument we sell. If you have specific questions about the condition or originality of this instrument, we invite you to call us to discuss further. We're here to help!


Body

Style
Hollowbody
Body
Solid carved Spruce top w/ Solid Maple back and sides
Finish
Nitrocellulose
Color
Natural

Hardware

Pickups
Original Double McCarty
Electronics
Original w/ replaced input jack
Controls
Volume (x2) / Tone (x1)
Bridge
Adjustable Rosewood w/ Nickel-plated tailpiece
Tuners
Gibson Deluxe (c. 1970s)
Pickguard
Original McCarty style

Neck

Neck
Mahogany
Binding
White
Carve
Full C .90-.99"
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Radius
12"
Inlays
Parallelogram
Frets
Medium Vintage (refret)
Nut
Bone
Scale Length
25 1/2"

Other

Condition
Very Good - Light to moderate play wear and minimal checking / Refret
Serial #
A-7956
Weight
6lbs 6oz
Case
Guild Hardshell

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