1913/1914 Gibson L-1 Archtop

$2,895

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• 2026-10-31 $2,895

This 1913/1914 Gibson L-1 archtop is an extraordinary early example of Gibson’s pioneering work in carved-top acoustic guitar design. Built during the company’s formative years in Kalamazoo, this instrument represents a key moment in the evolution of the modern guitar, bridging the gap between traditional flat-top construction and the carved archtop designs that would later define jazz and early American popular music. The guitar retains all the original parts except the tuners.  The trapeze ta