Gibson

Gibson L-C Century, Sunburst (1933)

$10,000.00

Pickup available at 165 Showroom

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This 1933 Gibson L-Century has just arrived at the shop! It's a lightweight example of the model from its first year of production (the L-Century was unveiled at Chicago's 1933 World's Fair, commemorating the city's 100th anniversary).

Essentially an L-00 with Maple back & sides, alongside its trademark celluloid fingerboard and headstock veneer, this L-Century is deeply resonant & exhibits an utterly charming, warm, woody voice. It plays beautifully, thanks to a recent refret by luthier Laurent Brondel. If you've wanted to own one of these guitars, but hesitated because you didn't know how you'd get the thing refretted -- you're in luck!

Brondel also made the replacement bridge which currently sits on the guitar. The nut is also a very well-made replacement. The guitar's other structural components are all original; and they've been inspected by our techs for health and stability. It bears repeating that this is a great-sounding example of the model -- check out the accompanying video for a taste of what it can do!

Price includes the original hard case, which is significantly work. Please contact us if you'd like to discuss case alternatives.

Materials

Top
Red Spruce
Back & Sides
Maple
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Celluloid
Bridge
Rosewood (replacement)
Nut & Saddle
Bone
Bracing
X bracing
Construction
Hide Glue (Dovetail neck joint)
Finish
Nitrocellulose Lacquer (Original)

Neck Specs

Carve
Soft V
Nut Width
1 3/4"
String Spacing
2 5/16"
Scale Length
24 7/8"
Truss Rod
Adjustable

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