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Full-length view of a sunburst acoustic guitar with a dark tortoiseshell pickguard, showing wear and finish checking.
01 / 22Full-length view of a sunburst acoustic guitar with a dark tortoiseshell pickguard, showing wear and finish checking.
Full-frame view of the sunburst acoustic guitar, showing a dark tortoise pickguard and visible finish checking on the body.
02 / 22Full-frame view of the sunburst acoustic guitar, showing a dark tortoise pickguard and visible finish checking on the body.
Full rear view of the dark brown acoustic guitar, showing the body's wood grain, light binding, and six gold tuners on the headstock.
03 / 22Full rear view of the dark brown acoustic guitar, showing the body's wood grain, light binding, and six gold tuners on the headstock.
The guitar's dark brown back and neck are visible, with light binding around the body and some minor surface wear.
04 / 22The guitar's dark brown back and neck are visible, with light binding around the body and some minor surface wear.
The sunburst acoustic guitar, showing its body, soundhole, pickguard, and bridge, rests in an open, worn brown hard case.
05 / 22The sunburst acoustic guitar, showing its body, soundhole, pickguard, and bridge, rests in an open, worn brown hard case.
Full-front view of the sunburst acoustic guitar, showing its dark tortoiseshell pickguard, rosewood bridge, and open alligator-skin case.
06 / 22Full-front view of the sunburst acoustic guitar, showing its dark tortoiseshell pickguard, rosewood bridge, and open alligator-skin case.
The guitar's black headstock, with gold lettering and six cream tuning pegs, shows significant wear and finish checking.
07 / 22The guitar's black headstock, with gold lettering and six cream tuning pegs, shows significant wear and finish checking.
A close-up of the dark brown fretboard with six strings, showing three circular fret markers and light wear on the frets.
08 / 22A close-up of the dark brown fretboard with six strings, showing three circular fret markers and light wear on the frets.
Close-up of the dark brown fretboard, showing the first five frets, dot inlays, and a hand holding the neck.
09 / 22Close-up of the dark brown fretboard, showing the first five frets, dot inlays, and a hand holding the neck.
The guitar's dark brown headstock and neck are viewed from behind, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs with worn metal plates.
10 / 22The guitar's dark brown headstock and neck are viewed from behind, showing six cream-colored tuning pegs with worn metal plates.
The guitar's dark brown neck and heel are visible from the back, joining a dark sunburst body with cream binding.
11 / 22The guitar's dark brown neck and heel are visible from the back, joining a dark sunburst body with cream binding.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the sunburst top, dark sides, cream binding, and notable finish wear and scratches.
12 / 22Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the sunburst top, dark sides, cream binding, and notable finish wear and scratches.
Close-up of the sunburst acoustic guitar's body, showing the dark brown top with wear, light binding, and dark wood sides.
13 / 22Close-up of the sunburst acoustic guitar's body, showing the dark brown top with wear, light binding, and dark wood sides.
Upper body of a sunburst acoustic guitar, showing a dark tortoiseshell pickguard, heavy finish checking, and binding wear.
14 / 22Upper body of a sunburst acoustic guitar, showing a dark tortoiseshell pickguard, heavy finish checking, and binding wear.
Close-up of the sunburst acoustic guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown sides, light binding, and some finish wear on the top.
15 / 22Close-up of the sunburst acoustic guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown sides, light binding, and some finish wear on the top.
Close-up of the sunburst body, showing the tortoise pickguard, bridge, soundhole, and lower fretboard with visible finish wear.
16 / 22Close-up of the sunburst body, showing the tortoise pickguard, bridge, soundhole, and lower fretboard with visible finish wear.
Close-up of the soundhole, showing internal bracing with visible glue residue and wear, plus four light-colored strings.
17 / 22Close-up of the soundhole, showing internal bracing with visible glue residue and wear, plus four light-colored strings.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown sunburst top, side, and cream binding with minor wear.
18 / 22Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown sunburst top, side, and cream binding with minor wear.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout and neck heel, showing dark brown wood grain, yellow binding, and a small chip on the body.
19 / 22Close-up of the guitar's lower bout and neck heel, showing dark brown wood grain, yellow binding, and a small chip on the body.
Close-up of the dark brown acoustic guitar's lower bout and side, showing the light yellow binding and some finish wear near the neck joint.
20 / 22Close-up of the dark brown acoustic guitar's lower bout and side, showing the light yellow binding and some finish wear near the neck joint.
Close-up of the guitar's dark brown body, showing the wood grain and yellow binding along the top and side edges, with minor wear.
21 / 22Close-up of the guitar's dark brown body, showing the wood grain and yellow binding along the top and side edges, with minor wear.
Inside the guitar's soundhole, a light brown wooden brace with "S760 22" stamped in black is visible, along with other internal bracing.
22 / 22Inside the guitar's soundhole, a light brown wooden brace with "S760 22" stamped in black is visible, along with other internal bracing.

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1959 Gibson LG-1 Sunburst Finish Acoustic Guitar w/OSSC

$2,195.00

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Description

This Is Located At Our Brick And Mortar Store In San Diego, CA 

1959 Gibson LG-1 In Sunburst 

In Good Overall Condition - Guitar Shows Playwear Throughout - Bumps, Nicks, And Scratches - Finish Checking - Please See All Photos 

Original Frets Show Some Wear - The Wear Is Consistent And Playability Is Fine - See Photos 

Original Hardware 

There Is Some Amatuer Repair/Gluing To The Back Braces Inside The Guitar - It Is Visable - Former Owner Said This Was Done 40+ Years Ago - Braces Are Stable And Not Loose - See Photos 

Weighs In At 4 Pounds On Our Scale 

Nut Width: 1.68" 

Neck Depth: .88" At The 1st Fret - 1.01" At The 10th Fret 

Comes With The Original Soft Shell "Chipboard" Case Shown In Photos 

The 1959 Gibson LG-1 in Sunburst is a classic vintage Gibson acoustic prized for its warm, woody tone and intimate small-body character. Featuring a solid spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and Gibson's traditional ladder bracing, the LG-1 delivers a dry, punchy voice with plenty of vintage charm. Its iconic Sunburst finish and late-'50s Gibson craftsmanship make this a highly desirable instrument for players and collectors seeking authentic pre-1960s Gibson tone.

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