{"product_id":"1916-gibson-l3","title":"1916 Gibson L3","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGibson L-3 1916\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClassic Early Gibson Design\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly L-3 examples feature an ebony fingerboard with pearl position markers, a bound fingerboard and body, and the distinctive \u003cstrong\u003e“The Gibson”\u003c\/strong\u003e headstock inlay. Three-on-a-plate vintage tuners complete the period styling. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Buy the 1916 Gibson L-3?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1916 Gibson L-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly Gibson archtop acoustic guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved archtop design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound round soundhole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-ring rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEbony fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePearl position markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating bridge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrapeze-style tailpiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBound body and fingerboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e“The Gibson” headstock inlay\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage three-on-a-plate tuners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGibson L-3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1916\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGuitar Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eArchtop Acoustic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBody Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall \/ Parlour-Style Archtop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarved Spruce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFingerboard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEbony\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInlays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMother-of-Pearl Position Dots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoundhole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBound Round Soundhole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRosette\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloating Bridge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrapeze Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNeck\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMahogany\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree-on-a-Plate Vintage Tuners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeadstock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“The Gibson” Inlay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48262876168347,"sku":"GIB-VINTAGE-1916GIBSL3","price":7499.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0405\/4683\/files\/Gibson_L-3_archtop_guitar__c.1917__SN32544__by_Gibson_Mandolin-Guitar_Manufacturing_Co.__Ltd.__America._In_the_Metropolitan_Museum_of_Art__Accession_Number_2013.130a_c.jpg?v=1789359501","url":"https:\/\/www.musoscorner.com.au\/products\/1916-gibson-l3","provider":"Musos Corner","version":"1.0","type":"link"}