1933 Gibson L-4 Archtop Acoustic - Sunburst | Preowned

New here at MGS is a beautiful 1933 Gibson L-4, one of the most desirable pre-war archtops thanks to its rare round soundhole design. Featuring a hand-carved solid spruce top with figured maple back and sides, this Kalamazoo-built classic delivers a warm, articulate voice that bridges the gap between a traditional flattop and a carved archtop. The result is exceptional clarity, balanced projection, and a rich, woody character that has made these early L-4s favorites among collectors and vintage enthusiasts.

The L-4 offers both timeless style and outstanding playability. Produced during a short l period before Gibson adopted f-holes, the 1933 round soundhole L-4 remains one of the company's most distinctive and collectible acoustic archtops, representing the craftsmanship that helped define Gibson's golden era.

Serial Number: A2117

Condition: Player Grade

Specifications:

• Body Size: 16" Lower Bout
• Top Wood: Solid Carved Spruce
• Back & Sides: Solid Figured Maple
• Neck: One-Piece Mahogany
• Neck Joint: 14-Fret
• Fingerboard: Rosewood
• Fingerboard Inlays: Mother-of-Pearl Dot Inlays
• Scale Length: 24.75"
• Nut Width: 1.75"
• Soundhole: Round Soundhole
• Bridge: Adjustable Ebony Bridge
• Tailpiece: Nickel Trapeze Tailpiece
• Pickguard: Elevated Bound Celluloid Pickguard
• Binding: Single-Ply Top and Back
• Headstock: Pearl Gibson Logo with Diamond Inlay
• Finish: Sunburst Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Made In: Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA