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Slingerland May Bell Model 84 Archtop Sunburst 1930s

Slingerland May Bell Model 84 Archtop Sunburst 1930s

Description

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: Birch
Body Details: Birch back and sides with spruce top. There are two small cracks on the back of the body, near the tail block, which appear to have been previously repaired. These are stable and are not affecting sound or stability.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .95" (1st fret), 1.12" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Details: Maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable steel reinforcement. The neck appears to have been previously refretted.
Electronics: None
Hardware: Original
Weight: 4lbs 6oz
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been previously refretted. Two small cracks on the back have been previously repaired, but have since opened.
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely, with attractive finish checking over the body and small dings and chips throughout. The back of the body has two small cracks near the tail block, which are stable. The back fo the neck is glossy and smooth with areas of play wear visible.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium low action, and is currently strung with 12-53 phosphor bronze strings. The neck has moderate relief, and the reinforcement is not adjustable, but the guitar has been set up to play cleanly and comfortably. The narrow frets are low with light wear and divots present up to fifth fret. This model dates to the 1930s.
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SKU: U3889753202

Description

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: Birch
Body Details: Birch back and sides with spruce top. There are two small cracks on the back of the body, near the tail block, which appear to have been previously repaired. These are stable and are not affecting sound or stability.
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .95" (1st fret), 1.12" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"
Nut Width: 1-3/4"
Scale Length: 25"
Neck Details: Maple neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and non-adjustable steel reinforcement. The neck appears to have been previously refretted.
Electronics: None
Hardware: Original
Weight: 4lbs 6oz
Modifications/Repairs: The neck has been previously refretted. Two small cracks on the back have been previously repaired, but have since opened.
Case Details: Hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has aged nicely, with attractive finish checking over the body and small dings and chips throughout. The back of the body has two small cracks near the tail block, which are stable. The back fo the neck is glossy and smooth with areas of play wear visible.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium low action, and is currently strung with 12-53 phosphor bronze strings. The neck has moderate relief, and the reinforcement is not adjustable, but the guitar has been set up to play cleanly and comfortably. The narrow frets are low with light wear and divots present up to fifth fret. This model dates to the 1930s.