NGD - 1946 (?) Gibson L4

[upsidedown]

Originally Posted by zizala

(If you need an original pickguard for it, contact me....just happen to have one)

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According to the Vintage Guitar Information page, the L4 had a bound pickguard in '35, and in 1937 an unbound one. All other specs being equal, it's possible; (1) the guitar was built in '35 or '36 but shipped in '37 or (2) it was built in '37 but fitted with an old pickguard.

Of course I have no idea which. In any event I'm guessing the guard on it now is original to it, as it's older, not newer.

[zizala]

In the first photo it looks a bit large for a 16" Gibson to me.....like something from or patterned after one from a 17" L-7. Without looking at it closely, I can't deny that it may possibly be original.

If you're happy with it, then you can leave it alone and enjoy that guitar!

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