Black electric guitar with sunburst finish, displayed on a wooden surface.

Gibson L50 — Guitar Resale Value

Acoustic Guitars

What a used Gibson L50 sells for on Reverb (median of 2 recent listings).

Gibson L50 value — Used $2,000. Prices updated July 2026.

Used
$2,000
New / Sealed
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Expired listings — price reference

1938 Gibson L-50 Sunburst$1,839Usedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗
Gibson L-50 Archtop Guitar 1940s w Lifton Case$2,300Usedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗
1952 Gibson L-48 Solid Carved Red Spruce Top Laminated Maple Body Mahogany Neck$1,899.99expired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗
1934 Gibson L-50 Archtop Acoustic Guitar w/Round Sound Hole & Raised Fretboard$1,499.99Usedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗
1936 Gibson L-50 Acoustic Archtop - Elevated Fretboard - Solid Arched Back$3,149Usedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗
ORIGINAL 1950'S GIBSON L-48 Acoustic Guitar!! GREAT CONDITION ORIGINAL OWNER $1,500Usedexpired · seen Jul 30Look up ↗

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Item details

Brand
Gibson
Make
Gibson
Model
L50
Year
1938–1953
Finishes seen
Sunburst
Used range
$1,839 – $1,999.99
Sample size
2 listings

Gibson L50 resale value

The used Gibson L50 has a median Reverb asking price of $1,999.99, ranging from $1,839 to $1,999.99 across 2 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

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ConditionValueBased on
Used$2,000eBay sold comps
Live asking — low / typical / high$990 / $2,400 / $30,00020 live eBay listings

Market check: As of July 29, 2026, 20 live eBay listings ask $990.00–$30,000.00 (median $2,400.00). Sellers are currently asking about 20% above the typical sold value of $1,999.99 — patient buyers can often do better than list price.

Frequently asked questions

What years are available for the Gibson L50?
The Gibson L50 model was produced between 1938 and 1953.
What are the typical price points for these guitars?
Current used listings for the Gibson L50 range from $1,839 to $1,999.99.
Are there different color options for the L50?
Sunburst is one of the finishes seen for this vintage Gibson model.

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