Description

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Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Birch Body

Top Material: Spruce Top

Body Details: Birch back and sides with spruce top. There are two small cracks on the back of the body, near the tail block, which appear to have been previously repaired. These are stable and are not affecting sound or stability.

Neck Material: Maple Neck

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .95″ (1st fret), 1.12″ (10th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 10.00″

Nut Width: 1-3/4″

Scale Length: 25

Neck Details: Maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable steel reinforcement. The neck appears to have been previously refretted.

Electronics: None

Hardware: Original

Weight: 5 lbs

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely, with attractive finish checking over the body and small dings and chips throughout. The back of the body has two small cracks near the tail block, which are stable. The back fo the neck is glossy and smooth with areas of play wear visible.

Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been previously refretted. Two small cracks on the back have been previously repaired, but have since opened.

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium low action, and is currently strung with 12-53 phosphor bronze strings. The neck has moderate relief, and the reinforcement is not adjustable, but the guitar has been set up to play cleanly and comfortably. The narrow frets are low with light wear and divots present up to fifth fret. This model dates to the 1930s.

Case Details: Hardshell case