Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original finish aside from touchup on treble side waist over crack repair. |
| Body Material: | Mahogany |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Ebony |
| Neck Profile: | large, soft "V" |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | 1st- .82" 10th- 1.06" |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-3/4" |
| Scale Length: | 25 2/5" |
| Hardware: | The tuners are original. The nut, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. There is a strap button installed in the neck heel. |
| Weight: | 4lbs 2oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | There is a seven inch long crack repair on the side of the body, treble side waist. This has been lightly touched up. There is another small crack repair on the bass side lower bout, top. The neck has been reset and the guitar has been partially refretted. Frets 1-14 are replaced while the frets on the tongue appear to be original. The bridge has been reglued. The nut, saddle and bridge pins have been replaced. There is a strap button installed in the neck heel. |
| Case Details: | Hard shell case. |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar is in very good condition for its age. The finish on the top is well worn. There is play wear throughout the back of the neck. The back and sides of the body have consistent checking. There is some buckle rash on the back of the body as well. |
| Serial Number: | 71790 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are small with minimal play wear. The serial number dates to 1938. |
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