Description
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Summary
Finish: Original
Body Material: Mahogany
Top Material: Spruce
Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top. There are repaired cracks in the top and back, and several braces have been reglued. The back has been removed and the top bracing has been replaced. The shoulder brace has been replaced with a larger mahogany brace; likely the previous shoulder brace failed causing one of the top cracks. There is an additional mahogany block inside the body, under the fretboard tongue, to support the repair. The bridge plate has been replaced.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Neck Profile: “C” profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .86″ (1st fret), 1.00″ (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00″
Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Scale Length: 24 3/4″
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment
Electronics: None
Hardware: The bridge and tuner buttons have been replaced.
Weight: 4 lbs
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely, with attractive checking and authentic play wear on the glossy finish. There are repaired cracks on the top and back of the body, along with various chips and dings. The back of the neck has two dents behind the 10th fret, as well as near the headstock transition.
Modifications/Repairs: -The tuner buttons have been replaced-The back was removed and the top braces have been replaced-The bridge plate has been replaced-There is an additional mahogany block under the fretboard tongue-Several braces have been reglued-Repaired cracks on the top and back-The bridge has been replaced.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action and and minor neck relief. The narrow frets are medium height with minor neck relief. The serial number dates the guitar to 1955.
Case Details: Hardshell Case
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