Valco Folkstar Black 1964

6-String Semi-Hollow Body Electric Guitar with Rosewood Fingerboard. Made in the USA.
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Valco Folkstar Black 1964

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: Original
Body Material: Fiberglass
Body Details: Fiberglass resonator body with biscuit cone.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: medium "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st- .86" 12th- .96"
Fingerboard Radius: 9.50"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24 1/2"
Neck Details: Maple neck with bound rosewood board and block inlays.
Electronics: Barcus-Berry acoustic pickup and a 1/4" jack installed on the bottom right of the guitar body. The pickup was mounted with two-sided foam tape.
Pickup Measurements: 3.9k ohms
Hardware: Original hardware except for replaced strap buttons.
Modifications/Repairs: -A Barcus Berry pickup has been installed. -The strap buttons have been replaced.
Case Details: Hard shell case.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has light play wear for its age. The body is glossy with light dents and scratches throughout. The metal hardware is lightly tarnished.
Serial Number: G25746
Tech Notes: -The guitar plays well with medium action. It is set up for open chord and slide playing. It would also work well for open tunings. -The serial number dates to 1964. The headstock logo is missing. It is possible that there never was a headstock logo because there are no nail holes and no adhesive residue.
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