Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | The guitar has been oversprayed. |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Arched maple back and sides with arched spruce top. There are two small repaired cracks underneath the bridge, where the internal braces have also been reglued. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | "V" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1.15" (!st fret), 1.34" (7th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 7.25" |
| Nut Width: | 1-5/8" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Mahogany neck with bound ebony fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable neck reinforcement. The neck has been reset and oversprayed. |
| Electronics: | None |
| Hardware: | Original |
| Weight: | 4lbs 2oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The neck has been reset -The guitar has been oversprayed -Repaired top cracks under the bridge -The top braces have been repaired |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson acoustic guitar has aged very nicely, with light checking and very light signs of use from a century of play. The glossy body has light scratches, some small chips, and a few minor areas of case rash and wear from the pickguard mounts. There is are two small repaired cracks under the bridge, which are supported by the reglued top braces. The back of the neck is worn nicely smooth, and the headstock face shows light hazing. |
| Serial Number: | 47863 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief, and the original narrow frets are low with moderate play wear. The serial number and construction appointments date this guitar to 1918. |