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Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | Original |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Maple body with screwed on maple back plate and single bound top. The single bound top indicates the instrument dates to around 1936. |
| Neck Material: | Maple |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "U" profile |
| Fingerboard Radius: | No Radius |
| Nut Width: | 2-1/8" |
| Scale Length: | 22 1/2" |
| Neck Details: | Maple neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, inlaid pearl "Gibson" script logo, and inlaid fret markers |
| Electronics: | Original single coil "Charlie Christian" pickup and original wiring harness, with volume and tone controls. A non-original treble bleed circuit was installed at one point, and is included in the case. The control pots were made by Centralab, and pre-date standardized date codes. |
| Pickup Measurements: | 2.8k |
| Hardware: | One of the control knobs has been replaced. The lack of a "V" point on the bridge also indicates the instrument dates to 1936. |
| Weight: | 6lbs 4oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | A treble bleed circuit was installed at one point, and was removed. |
| Case Details: | Original Hardshell Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | The guitar has plenty of authentic aging present, with numerous small dings on the glossy finish, an area of wear near the treble shoulder, and various light to medium scratches. The back of the body has some heavier scratches, as does the back of the neck towards the nut. |
| Serial Number: | 981-15 |
| Tech Notes: | Plays well, and is currently tuned to open E. The construction style and appointments dates the instrument to 1936. |