{"product_id":"gibson-lg-1-sunburst-1954","title":"Gibson LG-1 Sunburst 1953","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGIBSON LG-1 (1953)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe are happy to offer for sale this 1953 Gibson LG-1. Details as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1953 (s\/n Y6950 8)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-bodied, Concert size (approx. 14 1\/4\" lower bout width)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTop Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Solid Spruce\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u0026amp;\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSides\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ladder bracing\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer - Tobacco Sunburst\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mahogany\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-full \"C\" shape (late 50s round profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeck Joint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dovetail\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFingerboard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24.75\"\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 11\/16\" (approx. 43mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlays:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mother-of-Pearl Dots\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrets:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Frets\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-ply cream binding on top and back\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBridge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood, rectangle shape, pin-style\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaddle\u003c\/strong\u003e Material: Bone\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePickguard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Teardrop style (pre-1955 style) tortoiseshell color\/pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTuning Machines:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kluson Deluxe 3-on-a-plate strip tuners with plastic button\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\/10\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e NOHSC (Non-Original Hard-Shell Case)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComments\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gibson LG-1 from 1953 is a small-bodied, ladder-braced acoustic guitar produced in Kalamazoo, Michigan. Positioned as an entry-level or \"student\" model, it is prized today for its distinctive woody, boxy, and warm bluesy tone, contrasting with the richer, more complex sound of its X-braced siblings (LG-2 and LG-3). The LG series was introduced in 1942 as a line of small-body flat-top guitars. The LG-1, LG-2, and LG-3 were initially all X-braced. However, after production was suspended during World War II, the LG-1 was reintroduced with more economical ladder bracing and a sunburst finish, which became its defining characteristic after the war. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, the LG-1 remained a popular seller, known for its value and quality materials at a low price point. The LG-1 was featured prominently in several Elvis Presley films in the 1960s as a prop guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALL EU PURCHASES ARE DELIVERED WITH TAXES AND DUTIES PAID\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAll purchases include EU Taxes \/ Duties paid, i.e., nothing further is due on receipt of goods to any EU State.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY BUY FROM US\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe are one of the world's leading specialists in used and vintage gear with over 30 years of experience. Prior to shipping, each item will be fully serviced and professionally packed.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSELL - TRADE - CONSIGN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking to sell, trade, or consign any of your classic gear, please contact us by message.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWORLDWIDE COLLECTION - DELIVERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer personal delivery and collection services worldwide with offices\/locations in London, Amsterdam, and Chicago.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVALUATION SERVICE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eIf you require a valuation of any of your classic gear, please forward a brief description and pictures, and we will come back to you ASAP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53011379290452,"sku":"RIFF-10000174","price":3499.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/4613\/7172\/files\/20251117_151218_DSC_0575.jpg?v=1763392352","url":"https:\/\/www.denmarkstreetguitars.live\/products\/gibson-lg-1-sunburst-1954","provider":"Hanks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}