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Description
Description
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| Finish Details: | The body and neck have been oversprayed. |
| Body Material: | Maple |
| Body Details: | Maple back and sides with spruce top, inner body walls separate from the sides, and four F-holes in the top. The top has several repaired cracks, mostly along the F-holes; a portion of the upper treble hole is missing. Some braces have been reglued, and the body has been oversprayed. |
| Neck Material: | Mahogany |
| Fingerboard Material: | Brazilian Rosewood |
| Neck Profile: | "V" profile |
| Neck Thickness (IN): | .94" (1st fret), 1.11" (10th fret) |
| Fingerboard Radius: | 16.00" |
| Nut Width: | 1-11/16" |
| Scale Length: | 24 3/4" |
| Neck Details: | Mahogany neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The neck has been oversprayed and reset. There are initials scratched into the back of the headstock as well. |
| Electronics: | None |
| Hardware: | The bridge, saddle, and nut have all been replaced. The bridge was formerly secured with bolts, which have been removed and the holes covered with inlay dots. |
| Weight: | 4lbs 5oz |
| Modifications/Repairs: | -The body and neck have been oversprayed -Multiple repaired top cracks, which have been supported with internal spruce cleats -Some body braces have been reglued -The neck has been reset -The bridge, nut, saddle, and bridge pins have all been replaced |
| Case Details: | Original Chipboard Case |
| Cosmetic Condition: | This vintage Gibson acoustic guitar shows great antiquing on the glossy finish, with checking and wear from decades of use. The top has multiple repaired cracks around the F-holes, as well as pick scratches and various small knocks and dings. The upper treble F-hole is missing part of its shape, and the sides and back of the body show assorted bits of wear as well. The back of the neck is comfortably worn, and there are initials carved into the back of the headstock. |
| Serial Number: | 283 |
| Tech Notes: | The guitar plays well with low action and optimal neck relief. The narrow frets are low with light play wear present. The three digit ink stamp on the head block, construction appointments, and catalog information date the guitar to 1931. |