Gibson L-3 1916

The 1916 Gibson L-3 is a beautifully historic early Gibson archtop acoustic guitar, representing the craftsmanship and design of Gibson's early 20th-century instruments. The L-3 was one of Gibson's established L-series archtop models, valued for its compact body and distinctive vintage construction.

Classic Early Gibson Design

The L-3 features a carved archtop design with a bound round soundhole and decorative multi-ring rosette. Its compact body offers a comfortable playing feel, while the traditional floating bridge and trapeze-style tailpiece complete its unmistakable early Gibson appearance.

Vintage Construction

Early L-3 examples feature an ebony fingerboard with pearl position markers, a bound fingerboard and body, and the distinctive “The Gibson” headstock inlay. Three-on-a-plate vintage tuners complete the period styling.

Why Buy the 1916 Gibson L-3?

A 1916 Gibson L-3 offers collectors and vintage guitar enthusiasts the opportunity to own a genuine early Gibson archtop from an important period in the company's history. Its compact design, traditional construction and unmistakable pre-war character make it a distinctive collector's instrument.

Features

• 1916 Gibson L-3
• Early Gibson archtop acoustic guitar
• Carved archtop design
• Bound round soundhole
• Multi-ring rosette
• Ebony fingerboard
• Pearl position markers
• Floating bridge
• Trapeze-style tailpiece
• Bound body and fingerboard
• “The Gibson” headstock inlay
• Vintage three-on-a-plate tuners

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