Description

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Summary

Finish: Original finish with overspray.

Body Material: Laminate

Top Material: Spruce

Body Details: Laminated maple back and sides with spruce top. The binding has been replaced. and a pickup route has been cut for the non-original DeArmond pickup. A control panel has been added near the treble side F-hole.

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: U to soft V

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .911″, 9th fret 1.024″

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″

Nut Width: 1-13/16″

Scale Length: 24 5/8″

Neck Details: Set maple neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and block inlays. The neck has been reset and refretted. The fingerboard binding has been replaced. A new bone nut has been fitted. The headstock wings have been reglued.

Electronics: The guitar has an added vintage DeArmond pickup system with volume and tone controls. This system is all one harness.

Pickup Measurements: 9.38K

Hardware: The bridge and tailpiece have been replaced, and a control panel has been added. A new nut has been fitted. All other hardware is original.

Weight: 5 lbs 9 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with its age. The finish is worn and weather-checked. There are dings, dents, scratches, finish chips, and areas of wear throughout. The headstock veneer has shrunk. The original pieces of hardware have a strong patina.

Modifications/Repairs: A pickup and controls have been added, all of the binding has been replaced, the neck has been reset and refretted, a new nut has been fitted, the headstock wings have been reglued, a pickup route has been cut in the top, the bridge and tailpiece have been replaced, and the finish has been oversprayed.

Serial Number: 7564

Tech Notes: The guitar is setup with flatwound strings and plays well with optimal action. The frets are medium width and height, with no play wear. The serial number dates to 1953.

Case Details: Hardshell Case. One of the latches is broken.