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A rare opportunity to own a 1954 Gibson L-7C – a beautifully maintained vintage archtop from Gibson’s golden era. This is a player’s dream with authentic vintage tone, top-notch professional care, and modern playability upgrades.

Highlights:

  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1954 (verified by serial number A-161 32)

  • Refretted – frets are in as-new condition for perfect playability

  • Professionally installed Seymour Duncan pickup for a balanced, warm amplified tone

  • One professionally repaired top crack – stable and cleanly done

  • Gibson hard shell case included

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Gibson L-7C – 1954 – Vintage Archtop – Kalamazoo, USA

Gibson l7 1954
Short description

A rare opportunity to own a 1954 Gibson L-7C – a beautifully maintained vintage archtop from Gibson’s golden era. This is a player’s dream with authentic vintage tone, top-notch professional care, and modern playability upgrades.

Highlights:

  • Made in Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1954 (verified by serial number A-161 32)

  • Refretted – frets are in as-new condition for perfect playability

  • Professionally installed Seymour Duncan pickup for a balanced, warm amplified tone

  • One professionally repaired top crack – stable and cleanly done

  • Gibson hard shell case included

  Security policy

(edit with the Customer Reassurance module)

  There is no VAT on used guitars in Sweden!

The price you see is what you pay plus eventuall shipping.

  Delivery policy

(edit with the Customer Reassurance module)

  Return policy

(edit with the Customer Reassurance module)

kr60,000.00
Tax excluded

Specifications:

  • Mahogany neck, 25.5" scale length

  • Neck depth: 0.90" at 1st fret / 1.03" at 10th fret

  • Brazilian rosewood fingerboard with parallelogram inlays, 12" radius

  • 20 original small frets (refretted)

  • Original adjustable rosewood bridge

  • Nickel replacement tailpiece

  • Sunburst spruce top, maple back & sides

  • Weight: 5 lbs 10 oz (approx. 2.55 kg)

Condition:
Very good vintage condition with light cosmetic wear consistent with its age – small scratches, nicks, and natural patina to the hardware and finish. Fully set up, intonated, and ready to play.

Tone & Playability:
This L-7C has a warm, rich, and articulate voice that cuts beautifully in a mix – perfect for jazz, swing, or fingerstyle. The combination of a 71-year-old carved spruce top and professional pickup installation makes it equally inspiring acoustically and amplified.

Specific References

UPC
1035
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