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Used Gibson L4C 1966-69 in case with dearmond pickup s/n.899656

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Available at Acoustic Centre Melbourne

The Gibson L4C is one of the most refined archtop guitars Gibson produced through the postwar era, representing the company's commitment to traditional archtop craftsmanship at a time when the electric guitar was reshaping popular music. Originally produced as a non-cutaway archtop, the L4C featured a carved spruce top, maple back and sides, and the elegant appointments associated with Gibson's premium acoustic archtop line of the period. This example comes fitted with a DeArmond pickup, offering versatile amplified performance consistent with period-correct jazz and swing playing.

A rare and collectible instrument, the L4C appeals to jazz guitarists, vintage collectors, and players seeking a genuinely historic archtop with authentic tonal character. Condition details will be provided separately.

Features

  • Carved spruce top with maple back and sides delivers the warm, woody archtop tone that defined postwar jazz guitar — rich, focused, and deeply expressive.
  • Period DeArmond floating pickup adds amplified versatility consistent with the guitar's era, offering the characteristic warm, smooth tone associated with classic jazz recordings.
  • Gibson L4C archtop construction from the 1966–69 period reflects the company's established archtop tradition in both craftsmanship and tonal design.
  • Non-cutaway archtop body provides strong acoustic projection and the full, resonant sound characteristic of the classic Gibson archtop format.
  • A rare and collectible vintage instrument representing an important chapter in Gibson's archtop history.

Specs

  • Model: Gibson L4C
  • Year: 1966–69
  • Body: Non-cutaway archtop
  • Top: Carved spruce
  • Back & sides: Maple
  • Pickup: DeArmond floating
  • Serial number: 899656
  • Includes: Original case

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