There are L-50s, and there are L-50s. Know what I mean? This one is definitely late 1930s (‘36 to ‘39), with the wider bout and the f-holes. Its got a splotch of that charming celluloid rot on the pickguard, but plays great and is in great shape. This is kind of the low end Gibson for pro players at the time. Thanks to Tony Marcus for the info.

• Body Shape: Standard 16-inch lower bout with F-holes.

• Top: Hand-carved solid spruce.

• Back & Sides: Solid birch. Flat back.

• Neck Material: Mahogany, 1-¾” at the nut

• Scale Length: 24.75" to 25".

• Nut Width: 1.75"

• Tailpiece: Nickel-plated trapeze tailpiece.

• Bridge: Moveable/adjustable ebony floating bridge.

• Headstock Logo: "The Gibson" script logo in mother-of-pearl.

• Fingerboard Inlays: mother-of-pearl dots

• Finish: Cremona/Sunburst.