Gibson
c. 1936 Gibson Black Special Model #4 Archtop Guitar L-50, 16-inch
c. 1936 Gibson Black Special Model #4 Archtop Guitar L-50, 16-inch
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FREE SHIPPING ON ALL DOMESTIC ORDERS! We usually ship via Fedex which runs $79.00 per guitar within the lower 48 states. We ship worldwide via USPS Express, contact us for exact shipping price. Europe is usually around $229. Australia $299… We ship to almost every country in the WORLD! International buyers must contact us prior to purchase.
Packing:
All guitars are packed with exceptional care. Let's face it, packages are going to get thrown around and if not properly packed, they will break. We have shipped hundreds and hundreds of guitars of all values and know the importance of a good job packing.
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All packages are fully insured for full value.
Please allow 24 hours for your package to acclimate. Not doing so could result in finish cracks. This is especially important in the Winter months.
Return Policy:
Return Policy:
48 hour inspection period, buyer pays shipping both ways and must be returned in the same condition as sent, no exceptions. 5% restocking fee to cover costs.
Condition Ratings:
Condition Ratings:
Condition Rating Descriptions:
Mint: blemish-free and not modified
Excellent: used instrument with minor cosmetic defects (light scratches, pick marks)
Very Good: used instrument with cosmetic defects (scratches, finish dings, buckle rash)
Good: used instrument in working order with significant cosmetic defects (scratches, dings, pick marks, buckle rash, binding cracks)
Fair: used instrument with imperfections that affect the function of the instrument
Poor: used instrument with imperfections that generally require repair
Non-Functioning: used instrument that does not work
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c. 1936 Gibson Black Special Model #4 Archtop Guitar L-50, 16-inch!
This is a very cool late 1930's Gibson Special #4 Model archtop in all black. It's essentially a 16-inch L-50 but in the desirable, sleek black finish. The guitar plays well and sounds quite nice. The guitar of course shows a decent amount of wear from being nearly 90 years old but is still a viable instrument. No cracks besides a center seam that was likely repaired many decades ago. The frets show quite a bit of wear and will need replacing soon but still plays pretty well. The original pickguard is missing and another was put in its place at some point long ago. That pickguard has a crack in it. Tuners also changed long ago. We suspect a couple of the back braces might be slightly loose but the guitar sounds very good with no additional rattling. All in all, it's a very cool vintage black Gibson archtop from the 30's, that sounds great, looks great, and is a joy to play! Comes with newer hard case.
Weight: 4 lbs. 3 oz.
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