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Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
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Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)

Vintage

Currently unavailable
DOCUMENTED HONESTLYEvery repair, every change
VETTED ON THE BENCHBefore it's listed
SINCE 1968Still independent

Aside from the notable and iconic plastic fingerboard, the L-Century is recognized by its Maple back and sides, which give it a crisp, punchy sound.

Why We Love This

If you like your vintage guitars minty fresh, you can move right along; but if you've longed to own one of Gibson's fabled "Century of Progress" models without spending top dollar, please read on. We love this guitar for its vibe and tone. It's weathered the years well, surviving one significant crack and a top refinish, and still sounding plain lovely. Aside from the notable and iconic plastic fingerboard (that's "Mother of Toilet Seat" to those in the know), the L-Century is recognized by its Maple back and sides, which give it a crisp, punchy sound that takes to a flatpick particularly well. This guitar has a fantastic, dry voice, and would be well suited to old-time rhythm and flatpicking. In addition to the previously noted repairs & modifications, its neck has been reset (a good, clean job, resulting in easy playability). Priced with 1960's hard case.

**Please note: expedited shipping required at online checkout. Contact us for ground options.
Condition: Vintage. Fully inspected and set up by TME staff before it ships or leaves the showroom.
Top Spruce
Back & Sides Maple
Neck Mahogany
Fingerboard Synthetic MOP
Bridge Rosewood
Nut & Saddle Original nut & new bone saddle
Tuners Original
Construction Hide Glue
Finish Lacquer (Top refinished)
Carve Vintage V
Nut Width 1 3/4"
String Spacing 2 5/16"
Scale Length 24 7/8"
Truss Rod Adjustable
Inlays L-Century blocks
Headstock Synthetic MOP Veneer
Serial # N/A
Case 1960's 00 Hardshell

Every instrument is thoroughly checked and set up before shipping fully insured via UPS with tracking to your door. We reuse boxes and materials to cut waste when they meet our protection standard.

Inspect it, play it, and if it isn't right, contact us within 48 hours of delivery to arrange a return or one-time exchange. Returns are subject to a 5% restocking fee, and the buyer covers shipping both ways.

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Gibson L-C Century of Progress (1937)
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Glenn Nichols, Repairs & Restorations

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When restoration is needed, we approach it with respect and restraint - always in service of preserving the instrument’s integrity and extending its musical life for decades to come.

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