Oahu Acoustic Steel String Natural 1940s

6-String Acoustic Guitar with Ebony Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Oahu Acoustic Steel String Natural 1940s

Vintage

Description & Specs

The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: The back of the neck has been re-shaped and refinished. It was originally a Hawaiian style square neck.
Body Material: Maple
Body Details: Laminate maple back, sides and top.
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard Material: Ebony
Neck Profile: Thick "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .88" 8th- 1.10"
Fingerboard Radius: 14.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25 3/4"
Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound ebony fingerboard and pearloid dot inlays
Hardware: The pick guard is not original. The bridge, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. The nut has been replaced. The high E tuner has been replaced.
Weight: 3lbs 15oz
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been re-shaped to a thick "C" shape. There are various cracks in the body that have been repaired and reinforced with cleats. The finish has not been touched up over these crack repairs. There are various spans of binding that have also been replaced and repaired on the neck and within the sound hole. The pick guard is not original. There are two extra holes drilled in the top that are covered by the pick guard. The nut has been replaced. The bridge, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. The neck has been reset and refretted.
Case Details: Hardshell case included.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition, considering it's age. It has considerable play wear and has been heavily modified and repaired. There are various scratches, dings and checking through out the body and neck. There is considerable chipping and cosmetic damage to the fingerboard as a resulf of refretting. This is not affecting playability.
Serial Number: N/A
Tech Notes: This guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. Frets are medium with some play wear present.
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