Anybody know what model/year this is?

[jpfeiff]

Not sure what I got here--L-30, L-37? There are no serial numbers, factory order numbers, or model numbers to be found.
Sorry for the less than perfect pictures....

[nmiller]

I believe it is an L-37, but I'm no expert. Whatever it is, it's a relatively cheap (for Gibson) model from the '30s. Still a cool guitar if it's good shape.

[jpfeiff]

Originally Posted by nmiller

I believe it is an L-37, but I'm no expert. Whatever it is, it's a relatively cheap (for Gibson) model from the '30s. Still a cool guitar if it's good shape.

Yeah, I know it's a low-end model. What makes you think L-37? Paid just over $600 for it and so far I'm happy. :BEER Action is good, frets have very little wear. Neck is THICK as a baseball bat.

Hey Zombywoof, any insight??

[sinner]

Looks like a cool guitar!

Check out the Gibson archtop models, specs, and years here (yours may be an L-4)?

http://www.provide.net/~cfh/gibson2.html

[jpfeiff]

Originally Posted by mudslide

Looks like a cool guitar!

Check out the Gibson archtop models, specs, and years here (yours may be an L-4)?

http://www.provide.net/~cfh/gibson2.html

Yeah, I've been through the stuff at provide.net and still cannot nail it down....

[jpfeiff]

Bump--anybody got a word for me?

[archbacker]

Hi. Put your post on the Unofficial Martin Guitar Forum (which isn't just about Martins.) One of their members is like a walking encyclopedia on old archtops.