Vintage & second hand guitars & amplifiers

Gibson L-1 CM Limited Edition1993

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Rare gem!

Only 31 made -this is No. 31

Recent refret, nitro touch up in backs` hairline crack, top repair at the bass side of the fretboard end

1-11/16″ width at nut  •  2-3/16″ pins
24.75″ scale length  •  #31 of 31 made.

Tuners replaced with open back Grovers, original closed back Grovers included. CM stands for curly maple -3-piece neck, back & sides
The deeper body, the extra black lines in the bindings, the extra peghead inlays and fingerboard inlays, etc., all point to a more elaborate model, like the early issue Nick Lucas models. Full body sunburst.  The peghead veneer has old style The Gibson logo at top and traditional Gibson flowerpot in center.  Bone nut.  Radiused Ebony fingerboard has Nick Lucas inlay motif.  Ebony pyramid bridge with cut-thru bone saddle.  Top and back edge of white bindings show black accent line in center.  Multi binding heelcap.  White end wedge.  Neck is 3-pc Maple with two Ebony stringers in center. Refretted ebony board. Hairline crack in the back is nitro lacquered.

This is a pretty rare guitar from the modern era of Gibson in Bozeman, Montana.  Very collectible.

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Manufacturer: Gibson
Model year: 1993
Body material: Spruce top, maple back and sides
Neck material: Maple
Fretboard material: Ebony
Frets, life left: 90%
Made in: USA
Case/gigbag: Alkuperäinen kova laukku