Gibson L-48 — Guitar Resale Value
Acoustic GuitarsWhat a used Gibson L-48 sells for on Reverb (median of 5 recent listings).
Gibson L-48 value — Used $2,450. Prices updated August 2026.
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Item details
- Brand
- Gibson
- Make
- Gibson
- Model
- L-48
- Year
- 1948–1954
- Finishes seen
- Sunburst
- Used range
- $1,799 – $3,429.38
- Sample size
- 5 listings
Gibson L-48 resale value
The used Gibson L-48 has a median Reverb asking price of $2,449.99, ranging from $1,799 to $3,429.38 across 5 current listings.
What drives the price
For a used guitar, year, finish, originality (no mods/refins), and case move the price most. Vintage and limited runs command a premium; player-grade and modified examples sell for less.
Price guide
What this actually trades for — sold values by condition vs. what sellers are asking today
| Condition | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Used | $2,450 | eBay sold comps |
| Live asking — low / typical / high | $990 / $2,529 / $7,995 | 20 live eBay listings ↗ |
Market check: As of July 21, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $990.00–$7,995.00 (median $2,528.99). That's in line with the typical sold value of $2,449.99.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the typical resale price range for a Gibson L-48?
- Based on current listings, the resale range for the Gibson L-48 is $1,500 to $3,211.92.
- Are there different finishes available for the L-48?
- Sunburst is one of the finishes seen for the Gibson L-48 models from this era.
- What years were the Gibson L-48 acoustic guitars manufactured?
- The Gibson L-48 was manufactured between 1954 and 1958.
