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Full-front view of a natural finish archtop guitar with a black pickguard and pickup, standing in an open brown case with red velvet lining.
01 / 27Full-front view of a natural finish archtop guitar with a black pickguard and pickup, standing in an open brown case with red velvet lining.
Full front view of a natural finish archtop guitar with f-holes, a black pickguard, two control knobs, and a gold trapeze tailpiece.
02 / 27Full front view of a natural finish archtop guitar with f-holes, a black pickguard, two control knobs, and a gold trapeze tailpiece.
The back of a light blonde archtop guitar with a black headstock and cream tuners, resting in a red velvet-lined brown case.
03 / 27The back of a light blonde archtop guitar with a black headstock and cream tuners, resting in a red velvet-lined brown case.
The guitar's full back is visible, showing a natural finish with prominent flame maple grain and light checking.
04 / 27The guitar's full back is visible, showing a natural finish with prominent flame maple grain and light checking.
Close-up of the guitar's black headstock with a gold logo, six cream tuning pegs, and a partial view of the fretboard.
05 / 27Close-up of the guitar's black headstock with a gold logo, six cream tuning pegs, and a partial view of the fretboard.
Rear view of the guitar's black headstock, showing six metal tuners with cream plastic buttons and a natural finish neck.
06 / 27Rear view of the guitar's black headstock, showing six metal tuners with cream plastic buttons and a natural finish neck.
Close-up of the natural finish archtop guitar body, showing the black pickguard with two control knobs, f-holes, and a gold tailpiece.
07 / 27Close-up of the natural finish archtop guitar body, showing the black pickguard with two control knobs, f-holes, and a gold tailpiece.
The natural finish archtop guitar is angled right, showing the upper bout, f-holes, black pickguard with controls, and gold tailpiece.
08 / 27The natural finish archtop guitar is angled right, showing the upper bout, f-holes, black pickguard with controls, and gold tailpiece.
Upper body of a natural finish archtop, showing the black pickguard with two knobs, f-holes, and gold trapeze tailpiece.
09 / 27Upper body of a natural finish archtop, showing the black pickguard with two knobs, f-holes, and gold trapeze tailpiece.
Upper body of a natural finish archtop guitar, showing a black pickguard with two black control knobs and a DeArmond pickup.
10 / 27Upper body of a natural finish archtop guitar, showing a black pickguard with two black control knobs and a DeArmond pickup.
The guitar's natural finish back and sides show light flame figuring, with a few small dark spots and light scratches.
11 / 27The guitar's natural finish back and sides show light flame figuring, with a few small dark spots and light scratches.
The back of the natural finish archtop guitar, showing light wood grain, a small dark spot, and a strap button on the lower bout.
12 / 27The back of the natural finish archtop guitar, showing light wood grain, a small dark spot, and a strap button on the lower bout.
The guitar's light natural finish back and side are visible, with visible wood grain and some light finish checking.
13 / 27The guitar's light natural finish back and side are visible, with visible wood grain and some light finish checking.
The guitar's light natural finish back and sides are shown from the lower bout, with some light wear and wood grain visible.
14 / 27The guitar's light natural finish back and sides are shown from the lower bout, with some light wear and wood grain visible.
Close-up of the dark brown fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, showing light wear and a few small marks.
15 / 27Close-up of the dark brown fretboard with trapezoid mother-of-pearl inlays, showing light wear and a few small marks.
Close-up of the guitar's natural finish body, showing the upper bout, f-hole, and a black DeArmond pickup near the fretboard.
16 / 27Close-up of the guitar's natural finish body, showing the upper bout, f-hole, and a black DeArmond pickup near the fretboard.
Close-up of the guitar's natural finish body, showing the black pickguard with two control knobs, a single pickup, and a wooden bridge.
17 / 27Close-up of the guitar's natural finish body, showing the black pickguard with two control knobs, a single pickup, and a wooden bridge.
Close-up of the guitar's natural finish body, showing the f-holes, wooden bridge, gold trapeze tailpiece, and black pickguard with controls.
18 / 27Close-up of the guitar's natural finish body, showing the f-holes, wooden bridge, gold trapeze tailpiece, and black pickguard with controls.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the natural finish with prominent wood grain, light checking, and a few small dings.
19 / 27Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the natural finish with prominent wood grain, light checking, and a few small dings.
Close-up of the guitar's upper bout, showing the natural blonde finish with visible wood grain and light checking on the glossy surface.
20 / 27Close-up of the guitar's upper bout, showing the natural blonde finish with visible wood grain and light checking on the glossy surface.
The guitar's light natural finish back shows subtle wood grain, with some light scratches and a small dark mark near the top.
21 / 27The guitar's light natural finish back shows subtle wood grain, with some light scratches and a small dark mark near the top.
Close-up of the guitar's f-hole, revealing the internal label with "Gibson Number A-6236 GUARANTEED" and a glossy natural finish.
22 / 27Close-up of the guitar's f-hole, revealing the internal label with "Gibson Number A-6236 GUARANTEED" and a glossy natural finish.
The natural finish archtop guitar's neck and upper body are visible from the side, showing the fretboard with block inlays and side dots.
23 / 27The natural finish archtop guitar's neck and upper body are visible from the side, showing the fretboard with block inlays and side dots.
Close-up of the guitar's glossy natural finish body, showing the f-hole, wooden bridge, gold tailpiece, and black floating pickup.
24 / 27Close-up of the guitar's glossy natural finish body, showing the f-hole, wooden bridge, gold tailpiece, and black floating pickup.
Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the natural finish, wooden bridge, gold tailpiece, and black pickguard with a control knob.
25 / 27Close-up of the guitar's lower body, showing the natural finish, wooden bridge, gold tailpiece, and black pickguard with a control knob.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the natural finish, binding, and the tarnished gold-plated trapeze tailpiece.
26 / 27Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the natural finish, binding, and the tarnished gold-plated trapeze tailpiece.
Close-up of the brown hard shell case, showing heavy wear and tear with torn covering around the edges and tarnished metal latches.
27 / 27Close-up of the brown hard shell case, showing heavy wear and tear with torn covering around the edges and tarnished metal latches.

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1950 Gibson L-7 Natural Finish Archtop Hollowbody DeArmond Pickup w/OHSC

$5,495.00

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Description

Located At Imperial Vintage Guitars Orange

1950 Gibson L-7 Natural Finish Archtop Hollowbody DeArmond Pickup w/OHSC

This Guitar Is In Very Good Condition With Some Playwear Visible (See Photos)

Pickguard DeArmond Single Coil Pickup With Tone/Volume Controls

17-Inch Solid Carved Spruce Top

Solid Maple Back And Sides With Ivoroid Multi-Ply Binding

Chunky C Shaped Maple Neck

Neck Depth At 1st Fret 0.91", At 10th Fret 0.98"

Rosewood Fingerboard With Split-Parallelogram Inlays

Nut Width 1.7"

Weighs 5lbs 11oz

Compensated, Adjustable Rosewood Bridge

Kluson Deluxe Tuners

Trapeze Tailpiece Has Been Gold Plated

Comes With Original Gibson Hardshell Case In Good Condition

 

This 1950 Gibson L-7 in Natural with its classic DeArmond pickup is a rare, museum-quality archtop that delivers the rich, woody tone and authoritative presence only a true vintage Gibson can offer. With its beautifully aged finish, iconic block inlays, and deep, resonant hollowbody voice, this L-7 captures the heart of mid-century jazz, blues, and swing tone. The added DeArmond pickup preserves authentic amplified character while keeping the instrument’s historic vibe intact. A coveted piece of guitar history that’s as playable as it is collectible — perfect for discerning players and serious collectors alike.

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