C. 1947 Gibson LG-3 Natural Acoustic Guitar

Updated September 23, 2026

Vintage Gibson LG-3 small-body acoustic guitar in natural finish. Interior neck block is ink stamped Factory Order Number 877. The FON range and construction features are consistent with Gibson production circa 1947. Features a natural spruce top, mahogany back and sides, mahogany neck, dark fingerboard with dot inlays, bound body, tortoise-style teardrop pickguard, rectangular bridge with white bridge pins, and three-on-a-plate open-gear tuners. The LG-3 was Gibson’s natural-finish counterpart to the LG-2 and is a desirable postwar small-body Gibson flat-top. Please note: the expected Gibson headstock logo is no longer present. Evidence of previous finish work and/or other repairs or alterations may be present. Due to the age of the instrument, we cannot guarantee that all components, hardware or finish are original. Guitar has not been professionally authenticated or disassembled by the auction company. Displays age-appropriate wear including scratches, scuffs, finish wear and other marks from use and storage. Please inspect all photographs carefully for condition, construction details and FON. FON: 877 Offered in as-found estate condition. No attempt has been made by the auction company to restore or alter the instrument. Prospective bidders are encouraged to make their own determination regarding age, originality, condition and authenticity based upon the photographs and/or personal inspection.

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