Gibson 1937 L-7 Guitar #94148 - Used From Gibson Guitars

A Gorgeous Gibson L-7 with a Rosewood Fretboard & Maple Body!

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Condition: Used, Excellent

SP Luthier Notes: Frets that couldn’t be restored were replaced with spec-accurate fretwire, then leveled, re-crowned, and polished for a uniform result. All frets were leveled, re-crowned, and polished. An opening on the neck seam was reglued. No further work was needed.

The Gibson L-7 is a stunning example of classic Kalamazoo-era craftsmanship, offering pure acoustic archtop tone with timeless elegance. Its carved spruce top and maple back and sides produce a warm, woody voice with clear projection and rich harmonic detail, perfect for jazz, swing, and traditional styles. The mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard feel substantial yet comfortable, encouraging expressive, confident playing. Finished in a beautiful sunburst gloss and remarkably lightweight, this L-7 carries undeniable vintage character. As an unamplified archtop from Gibson’s golden era, it stands as a meaningful, collectible investment built to inspire and endure.

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Today's Gibson electric guitars represent the history as well as the future of the electric guitar. The models whose designs have become classics-the ES-175, ES-335, Flying V, Explorer, Firebird, SGs and Les Pauls-are a testament to Gibson's wide appeal, spanning more than four decades of music styles. Gibson's close relationship with musicians is manifest in endorsement models from King, Atkins and jazz greats Howard Roberts and Herb Ellis, plus new Les Pauls made to the personal specifications of rock stars Jimmy Page and Joe Perry. In 1994, Gibson's Centennial year, the new Nighthawk model won an industry award for design, setting the stage for a second hundred years of Gibson quality and innovation.