
Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Top Material: | Spruce |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Pearloid |
| Neck Profile: | "V" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .94" (1st fret), 1.09" (10th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 12.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Hardware: | The nut, saddle, and tuners have been replaced. The bridge bolts have been removed. |
| Weight: | 3lbs 11oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | The tuners, nut, and saddle have been replaced. The bridge has been reglued, and the bolts removed. Several braces have been reglued. |
| Case Details: | Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson L-C has aged nicely, with checking and light play wear on the body and neck. There is play wear on the front of the body around the soundhole, and there is some heavier checking on the neck. |
| Serial Number: | 897 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with medium-low action and light neck relief. The wide frets are low with mild wear; the truss rod has limited adjustability. The cosmetic appointments date the guitar to 1938. |