Used Gibson L130 Solid Top Acoustic Guitar Natural

Gibson L-130 Acoustic Guitar – Natural Finish

“Small Body, Big Soul”

A Rare Solid-Top Acoustic with Boutique Craftsmanship

The Gibson L-130 is a discontinued acoustic-electric guitar from Gibson’s Custom Line, designed to offer rich tone and elegant styling in a compact body. Built in the USA, this 6-string model features a solid Sitka spruce top paired with solid Bubinga back and sides, delivering a warm, balanced sound with excellent projection and clarity. Its Advanced 00 body design gives it a unique voice—ideal for fingerstyle, folk, and blues players who want vintage charm with modern reliability.

The L-130 includes a Fishman active transducer pickup, making it stage-ready while preserving its natural acoustic tone. With premium appointments like Grover Rotomatic tuners, checkerboard marquetry, and pearl inlays, this guitar blends understated elegance with high-end performance.

Highlights

• Solid Sitka spruce top for rich resonance

• Solid Bubinga back and sides for tonal depth and visual flair

• Advanced 00 body design for enhanced dynamics and comfort

• Fishman active pickup system for natural-sounding amplification

• Grover Rotomatic tuners and pearl headstock inlays

Specifications

• Type: Acoustic-electric guitar

• Strings: 6

• Top: Solid Sitka spruce

• Back & Sides: Solid Bubinga

• Neck: Mahogany

• Fingerboard: Rosewood with pearl floret inlays

• Scale Length: 24.75"

• Nut Width: Just under 1.75"

• Electronics: Fishman active transducer pickup

• Finish: Antique Natural gloss

• Bridge: Rosewood with white pins

• Application: Fingerstyle, folk, blues, acoustic performance

• Origin: USA (Bozeman, Montana)

Artists and Use Cases

Built for players who value tone, detail, and portability:

• Ideal for fingerstyle and acoustic soloists

• Used in live settings with minimal tone coloration

• Popular among collectors for its rarity and craftsmanship

• A favorite for studio work requiring balanced, articulate sound

Ready to Discover a Hidden Gem?

The Gibson L-130 is a boutique-level acoustic with timeless tone and elegant design. Though rare, it’s cherished by those lucky enough to own one.