Instrument: Tenor Guitar
Brand: Gibson
Model: TG-50
Finish: Sunburst
SKU (FON): Z-362-19
Handedness: Right
Made In Year: 1952
Country of Origin: USA
Body: Maple
Top: Solid Spruce
Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/Rosewood
Bridge Material: Rosewood Bridge with Trapeze Tailpiece
Tuners: Original
Scale Length: 22.75"
Nut Width: 1 1/8"
Weight: 4lbs 6oz
Electronics: DeArmond pickup with volume control
Case: OHSC
Modifications/Repairs: Pickup installed
 
Available now is a rare vintage 1952 Gibson TG-50 tenor guitar. Based on the classic L-50 archtop body, this four-string tenor features a carved spruce top paired with a maple body, delivering punchy mid-range and woody acoustic resonance.
 
Ideal for tenor banjo players transitioning to guitar or modern players seeking a distinctive rhythmic voice, it offers comfortable action across its shorter scale length. Whether used for swing, jazz revival, or folk backing, its output cuts through a mix and can keep up with louder instruments thanks to the added electronics.
 
This instrument has been fully inspected by our in-house luthier and is ready for its next chapter. It exhibits honest play wear and lacquer checking consistent with a 1950s Gibson archtop. Please review all photos for complete cosmetic detail, and feel free to reach out with any questions!
 
Ships from Athens, Georgia!