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Gibson Acoustic Guitar List

Vintage acoustics made by Gibson

Follow the links below for further information on the following Gibson acoustic guitars

Gibson flat tops

Dove
Everly Brothers
Heritage
Hummingbird
Southern Jumbo
B-25
B-25-12 (twelve string)
B-45-12 (twelve string)
F-25
FJ-N
LG-0
LG-1
LG-2
LG-3
L-48
J-40
J-45
J-50
J-55
J-160E
J-200

Gibson classic acoustics

C-0 Classic
C-1 Classic
C-1D
C-2 Classic
C-4 Classic
C-6 Richard Pick Custom
C-8 Grand Classic
Flamenco 2

Gibson carved-top acoustics

Super 400 C
L-5C
L-7C
L-4CN
L-50
L-48

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Gibson acoustic guitars for sale

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Gibson 1972 Dove Acoustic Guitar Natural w /  Case "Good Condition"

Gibson 1972 Dove Acoustic Guitar Natural w / Case "Good Condition"

La Plata, Maryland, 206**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4500

Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Maple
Inlays: Double Parallelogram
Number of Frets: 20
Scale Length: 25 5 inches
Nut Width: 1 688 inches
Neck Material: Maple
Fretboard Material: Rosewood
Finish / Color: Natural
Electronics: None
Case: Hardshell
Serial #: 9911499
Weight: 5 lbs 2 oz
Each scale varies in accuracy. The weight of the guitar in questions may vary + / - 5oz from our scale to yours. This weight differential does not warrant a return of the ... more
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1953 Gibson CF100 Sunburst Vintage Acoustic Guitar W /  Original Case!

1953 Gibson CF100 Sunburst Vintage Acoustic Guitar W / Original Case!

Grand Rapids, Michigan, 495**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7000

Just in at Tone Chasers Music is this 1953 Gibson CF100. This guitar is in good condition with the pictured dings, scratches, and repaired crack near the pickguard being the most significant signs of wear. This guitar plays well in the first position but the action is a bit higher down the neck. The pictured original case is included   Tested, functional, and as pictured
Available to view at 
Tone Chasers Music 
121 Division Ave S 
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
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1963 Gibson F-25 Folk Singer Acoustic Guitar

1963 Gibson F-25 Folk Singer Acoustic Guitar

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4395

1963 Gibson F-25 Folksinger, Natural Spruce top, 1 96 inches wide nut width, Dual White pick guards, X-bracing, Fine example, One of the best sounding Gibson models of the 60??s, EC, Newer hard case.... more
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1951 Gibson J45

1951 Gibson J45

Encinitas, California, 920**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$9000

For sale is one heck of a vintage J45
Very good condition with no repairs or cracks
Action is perfect and plays excellent up and down the neck
Absolutely beautiful tone with lush , crisp highs and very sweet low tones
Both a flat picker and a finger pickers dream

It is L O U D !

This particular example has the most strikingly beautiful mahogany back - Like beautiful chocolate with some seriously beautiful figuring
It truly looks like Brazilian rosewood ... more
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1970-1971-1972 Vintage Gibson B-25 Natural Acoustic Guitar 1970s USA

1970-1971-1972 Vintage Gibson B-25 Natural Acoustic Guitar 1970s USA

Jacksonville, Florida, 322**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1897

Up For Sale is a Vintage 1970??1972 Gibson B-25 Acoustic Guitar with Upgraded 1960s Grover Tuners!
Classic Gibson tone ?? Vintage mojo ?? Ready to play
This early '70s Gibson B-25 is the real deal: vintage tone, aged wood, and that warm, midrange punch only a well-seasoned Gibson can deliver. Built between 1970 and 1972, this guitar has the character, resonance, and vibe that modern acoustics just can??t match
It??s in Very Good vintage condition, with honest play wear and natural ... more
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1979 Gibson J-45 Sunburst w / OHSC

1979 Gibson J-45 Sunburst w / OHSC

San Diego, California, 921**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2795

1979 Gibson J-45 Sunburst w / OHSC
This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks
The Guitar Is In Good Overall Condition (Please See Photos)
Factory Second Guitar (As Shown)
Spruce Top With Mahogany Back And Sides
Original Sunburst Finish Shows Playwear Throughout Including Marks, Dings, Scratches And Checking (As Shown)
Top Crack From Strap Button To Bridge, Crack Is Stable And Does Not Affect The Playability (See Photos)
Pick Marks Visible Where Neck Is Joint With Body ... more
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1959 Gibson LG-1 a fantastic original example that sounds & plays perfectly.

1959 Gibson LG-1 a fantastic original example that sounds & plays perfectly.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3495

This is a very cool all original 1959 Gibson LG-1. Its Sunburst finished spruce top looks stunning w / its see-thru Walnut stain finished back, sides & neck. Its tortoise??gard looks perfect next to its rosewood bridge. It??s sporting its original factory 3-on-a-side single line Klusons. It's got an "S" production date code for 1959. Other than a perfectly repaired back seam separation (w / a few cleats to hold it tight) it??s excellent overall & comes in a non original period hard case ... more
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Ace Vintage Western Leather Guitar Strap for Fender Gibson Gretcsh ?

Ace Vintage Western Leather Guitar Strap for Fender Gibson Gretcsh ?

Port Clinton, Ohio, 434**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$180

I am selling a Vintage Western Leather guitar strap that can be used with a Fender Gibson or Gretsch electric or acoustic guitar. This measures approx   and is in good condition and please notice the buckle portion is missing. Please understand Buyer must contact us within 24 hours and pay for shipping, handling, and insurance. I ship world wide, please understand shipping cost is for USA. There will be additional costs for international shipping. Please ask all questions if you have any ... more
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1972 Gibson Hummingbird Custom

1972 Gibson Hummingbird Custom

Myrtle Creek, Oregon, 974**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$10500

This 1972 Gibson Hummingbird Custom is in near mint condition. It??s a rare guitar with amazing playability. Super uncommon to find these in such good shape, with no neck wear or belt buckle rash on the back. Plays incredible, low action, beautiful tonal quality. Not many of these floating around anymore! Dream guitar. Comes with hard case, possibly the original.... more
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1963 Gibson J-45 ADJ no finish project guitar

1963 Gibson J-45 ADJ no finish project guitar

Citrus Heights, California, 956**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$3000

I really don??t want to sell this J45??. it??s a wonderful guitar but i figured i??d put it up to see if any interest is out there. Vintage 1963 Gibson J45 with stripped finish . This thing sounds amazing! Even with its original composite bridge. This use to be a sunburst finish . Unfortunately someone stripped the finish and then basically abandoned it and put it back in the case. it??s been played a little with no finish but not much . No significant damage to the wood?? a bit of ??buckle ... more
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1952 Gibson LG-1 Acoustic Guitar w / HSC! -LL

1952 Gibson LG-1 Acoustic Guitar w / HSC! -LL

Mesquite, Texas, 751**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$2200


Item: 1952 Gibson LG-1 Acoustic Guitar w / HSC!
Description: You are purchasing a 1952 Gibson LG-1 Acoustic Guitar with Hard Shell Case. Would be a great piece to any guitarist collection. Play great and looks good. Please ask any questions before buying if you have any Shipping: $80 00 shipping to the Lower 48 States! We ship overseas. Overseas shipping prices will vary. Overseas buyers pay their own import taxes Payment: We accept Paypal for your convenience. Payment ... more
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1962 Gibson L-4C spectacular example Museum Quality its 1 of a kind & Minty !

1962 Gibson L-4C spectacular example Museum Quality it's 1 of a kind & Minty !

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 333**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7495

The 16?? line of Gibson Archtops are some of their best from the 50??s & 60??s. This is a fully acoustic L-4C w / a sharp Florentine cutaway that most people think is an acoustic ES-175 but they differ drastically. The 175??s are all laminated maple. This L-4C has a solid carved Spruce top w / maple back & sides w / a 1 piece mahogany neck w / a 1 11 / 16?? nut width. Its Dark Sunburst finish has wonderful patina having very little weather checking all over that shows just how minty its ... more
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VINTAGE GIBSON GUITAR TENOR 1920S MAHOGANY BODY

VINTAGE GIBSON GUITAR TENOR 1920S MAHOGANY BODY

Howard, Ohio, 430**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1800

VINTAGE GIBSON GUITAR TENOR 1920S MAHOGANY BODY. The guitar has a few very tight hairlines and an old small patch on the side. ( see photos) All the tuners work, could benefit from a new set of strings. Serial number 3789 stamped in ink inside neck. This one has character. No case will be packed well. Thanks for looking and be sure to CHECK OUT our other VINTAGE instruments we have for sale Doc
We are downsizing and selling 50 years of collecting and accumulating! All items are Antique, ... more
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Gibson L-48 1957 - Kalamazoo

Gibson L-48 1957 - Kalamazoo

Jersey City, New Jersey, 073**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1650

Beautiful 1957 Gibson L-48, low action, easy to play. No buzz or dead frets, clean and well cared. There are no cracks or major repairs. I am sure that the tailpiece and the tuners were replaced in the past 67 years. The pickguard is original. The serial number is faint, requires bright LED light at certain angle to be visible through the f-hole
Comes with a Gator case
Will consider all offers. Open to negotiation
Cheers.... more
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Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gibson.

Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gibson.

Blanchardville, Wisconsin, 535**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1150

Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 archtop acoustic guitar made by Gibson. This1930s KG-31 is all original except for the pickguard and the pickguard hardware. The old Kluson tuners work pretty well considering their age. The Brazilian rosewood bridge is set as low as it will go, but despite the low bridge height, the string action at the 12th fret is fast enough that the guitar is very comfortable to play all the way up the neck
There are no top cracks or back cracks or repairs and the bound ... more
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1953 Gibson L-5 Acoustic Archtop

1953 Gibson L-5 Acoustic Archtop

Piedmont, South Carolina, 296**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$7899

This Gibson L-5 dates to 1953 (X prefix factory order number). It has been well-played in over the years and remains completely free of cracks. This guitar is made of beautiful, top-grade woods throughout and has the great, punchy and sweet tone that great Gibson archtops are known for. The playability is great with frets that are in great condition. The neck angle is perfect, and the bridge has room to adjust either up or down as the player prefers. The tuners, tailpiece, and truss rod cover... more
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1968 Gibson J-50

1968 Gibson J-50

Loveland, Ohio, 451**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4995

1968 Gibson J-50 ADJ, Natural Spruce top, Warm sounding HonduranMahogany Adjustable bridge, Sonic logo on pickguard, Sweet sounding guitar withrich overtones, Beautiful one owner guitar with original hard case
... more
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Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gibson.

Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 Archtop Acoustic Guitar Made by Gibson.

Blanchardville, Wisconsin, 535**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$1300

Vintage 1930s Kalamazoo KG-31 archtop acoustic guitar made by Gibson. This 1930s KG-31 has a bound neck and a bound pickguard and is 100% original. The old Kluson tuners work pretty well considering their age; the D an G string tuner knob shafts are bent. The Brazilian rosewood bridge is set as low as it will go. Despite the low bridge height, the string action at the 12th fret is fast enough that the guitar plays comfortably all the way up the neck. The sharp "V" shape neck is solidly joined to... more
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Vintage electric acoustic inlaid MOP antique guitar spruce martin Gibson strings

Vintage electric acoustic inlaid MOP antique guitar spruce martin Gibson strings

Seattle, Washington, 981**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$4420

Vintage electric acoustic
Hand built by a luthier approx
6-9 decades ago

- inlaid MOTHER OF PEARL
- solid steel firm holding tuners
- tight original neck set
- amazing binding
- vanilla swirl pickguard like a martin
- FREE SET OF NEW strings
INCLUDED Free. see pics
- Great Tone
- Hand made by a great luthier
- Great nevk angles
- very nice frets
- Vintage guitar case
- input jackal is on rear strap button
- vintage string ... more
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Gibson F5 The Gibson Mandolin Inlayed Headstock Plate Also for Guitar

Gibson F5 The Gibson Mandolin Inlayed Headstock Plate Also for Guitar

New Paltz, New York, 125**, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

$400

1990's Gibson F5 Headstock Inlayed on Ebony
Measures 4 " wide 8 75" Long 1 / 8" Thick
Made of Ebony MOP and Abalone
Very Rare to get one of these
Could be used on a Guitar also
... more
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1969 Fender catalog, Fender Lovin' Care

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1973 Eko Ranger Folk

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1966 Vox Symphonic bass guitar

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1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog

1968 Shaftesbury catalogThe 1968 Shaftesbury 'Electric Guitars' catalog was just four pages long, and contained four guitar models: the six string Barney Kessel-style 3264; and three Rickenbacker-styled semi-acoustic models: the six-string 3261, the twelve string 3262 and the 3263 bass. Shaftesbury was the house-brand of major UK distributor Rose-Morris, and seems to have been launched as a response to the company's loss of it's distribution deal with Rickenbacker. The guitars were mid-priced, and built in (initially) Japan, and later Italy, by Eko

1970 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns Celebrated Classics' catalog

1970 Rose_Morris catalog1970 Rose-Morris catalog, dated April 1970. It featured 6 electric guitars, 32 acoustic guitars, 3 basses and 1 steel guitar. It contains the following instruments, over 20 pages: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3262, 3264, 3265, 3400; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Colorado, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12; Aria 1674, 1675, 1676, 1679, 1680, 1695, 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk; Rose-Morris 15-11, Kansas, Georgian, Florida; Suzuki 1663, 1664, 1665, 3054, 3055, 3060; Tatay 1713, 1714, 1715; Peerless 3052; Steel guitar: Aria 3425

1971 Rose-Morris 'Exciting Electrics Wonderful Westerns' catalog

1971 Rose_Morris catalogThe sixteen-page 1971 Rose-Morris catalog featured electric guitars by Rose-Morris' own brand, Shaftesbury, and budget brand Top Twenty; aswell as acoustics by Eko, Aria, and for the first time Ovation. The catalog contains the following instruments: Electric guitars: Shaftesbury 3261, 3264, 3265, 3400, 3402; Top Twenty 1970; Bass: Shaftesbury 3263, 3266; Top Twenty 1971; Acoustic guitars: Ovation: Balladeer, 12 String, Glen Campbell, Glen Campbell 12 string; Eko Rio Bravo, Rio Bravo 12, Ranger, Ranger Folk, Ranger 12, Colorado, Ranchero, Ranchero 12, Studio 'L'; Rose-Morris Florida; Aria 'John Pearse' Jumbo, 'John Pearse' Folk

1972 Fender Precision bass

1972 Fender PrecisionA detailed look at an early 1970s Fender Precision bass guitar in custom black finish, with rosewood fretboard. 1972 list price, $307.50. The Fender Precision had been shipping since at least very early 1952 - with just one re-design circa 1957. This example, then, shows a model already two decades old, but barely changed since the '57 revamp. Fender got it right first time around, and although there are numerous minor cosmetic differences, the essence of this bass is effectively the same as it was in '52: a simple, single pickup instrument with a GREAT sound. Check out the demo video through an old Ampeg B15. It's no wonder this is the bass that everybody wants!

1967 Vox Stroller

1967 Vox StrollerThe Vox Stroller was the brand's entry level electric solid body guitar, fitted with just one pickup and a fixed tailpiece. Although aimed at student guitarists, it wasn't a terrible instrument, but did lack somewhat in adjustability, having no accessible truss rod and only a floating rosewood bridge. But this example is actually quite an improvement on earlier versions, with a standard 1/4" jack and a solid mahogany body. 1967 price £18 2s. JMI ceased UK guitar production in late '67, and combined with decreasing demand for the Stroller, this surely must be one of the last examples shipped.

1963 Vox Clubman Bass (left handed)

1963 Vox Clubman Bass left handedA nice example of the Vox Clubman II bass, built by JMI in Dartford, Kent in 1963. This is a lightweight bass, short (30") scale and very easy to play. It is an early example, and as such has a thin black scratchplate and side mounted, coaxial output jack. JMI offered left handed examples of their solid body Vox guitars and basses at 10% premium. Production numbers are unclear, but left-handed examples rarely come up for sale

1977 Gibson ES Artist 'prototype'

1977 Gibson ES Artist prototypeNot to be confused with the Gibson ES Artist launched by Gibson in 1979; this ES Artist was an early model designed by the Gibson research and development team in Kalamazoo in 1977, the instruments themselves constructed by Gibson artist Chuck Burge. It was planned for launch as a high end semi acoustic with 335-style construction (central maple block) and innovative circuitry - but was pulled at the last minute, being deemed too expensive. Apparently, several examples were produced with varying specifications, though exactly how many actually left the Kalamazoo plant is unclear. Certainly two guitars were sold to LaVonne Music by Gibson in around 1980. Read more about the development of this guitar, with details from Chuck Burge and the story of it's sale to LaVonne music