Gibson L-1 – year 1918

TheGibson L-1is anacoustic guitarthat was first sold by theGibson Guitar Corporationin the early 20th century. The L-1 model was introduced first as anarchtop(1902), and later as aflat topin 1926. The model is famously associated with the legendary bluesmanRobert Johnson.

History

1902 L-1 introductionspecs(acoustic archtop): single bound round soundhole with 2 rope pattern wood rings, single bound top, ebony fingerboard, dot fingerboard inlays, orange top finish, dark mahogany back and sides, 2 sizes.

1908 L-1 specs: 13.5″ wide, narrower waist, trapeze tailpiece with pins anchored in tortoise celluloid plate, elavated pickguard, 13 frets clear of the body, bound fingerboard, slated “The Gibson”logo.

1912 L-1 specs: No pickguard.

1914 L-1 specs: Pickguard added again.

1918 L-1 specs: Sheraton brown finish.

1920 L-1 specs: Double 5 ply soundhole rings.

1925 Discontinued.