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Silvertone Bobkat Sunburst 1966

Silvertone Bobkat Sunburst 1966

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: Poplar
Body Details: Solid poplar body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .97" (1st fret), 1.04" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24"
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with ebonized maple fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The nut has a thin wooden shim to achieve proper string height.
Electronics: Original DeArmond gold foil pickups and wiring harness, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The neck pickup does not function, and measures open with a multimeter; the bridge pickup is intact. A few solder joints have been touched up as well. The pickguard has a 1966 date stamp from Rowe Manufacturing.
Pickup Measurements: N/A (neck), 11.1k (bridge)
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced.
Weight: 5lbs 14oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original strap buttons -A few solder joints have been touched up
Case Details: Multiple case options available. Please inquire for details.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows expected cosmetic wear for its age; the finish is glossy with numerous chips, scratches, dings, and patches of wear. There is a large finish chip near the top strap button, and many small dings along the sides of the body. The back has additional wear and blemishes, and the back of the neck has numerous small dings. The edges of the headstock have finish wear as well.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium-low action, and is currently set up with 10s. The truss rod is functional, although the neck has an S-curve on the bass side and light relief on the treble side with the truss rod nut fully loosened. The guitar has been set up to play cleanly and comfortably in this condition. The pickguard and electronics assembly dates the guitar to 1966.
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SKU: U3853734701

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: Poplar
Body Details: Solid poplar body
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Maple
Neck Profile: "C" profile
Neck Thickness (IN): .97" (1st fret), 1.04" (10th fret)
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 24"
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck with ebonized maple fretboard, dot inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. The nut has a thin wooden shim to achieve proper string height.
Electronics: Original DeArmond gold foil pickups and wiring harness, with 3-way toggle switch and volume/tone controls for each pickup. The neck pickup does not function, and measures open with a multimeter; the bridge pickup is intact. A few solder joints have been touched up as well. The pickguard has a 1966 date stamp from Rowe Manufacturing.
Pickup Measurements: N/A (neck), 11.1k (bridge)
Hardware: The strap buttons have been replaced.
Weight: 5lbs 14oz
Modifications/Repairs: -Non-original strap buttons -A few solder joints have been touched up
Case Details: Multiple case options available. Please inquire for details.
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar shows expected cosmetic wear for its age; the finish is glossy with numerous chips, scratches, dings, and patches of wear. There is a large finish chip near the top strap button, and many small dings along the sides of the body. The back has additional wear and blemishes, and the back of the neck has numerous small dings. The edges of the headstock have finish wear as well.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium-low action, and is currently set up with 10s. The truss rod is functional, although the neck has an S-curve on the bass side and light relief on the treble side with the truss rod nut fully loosened. The guitar has been set up to play cleanly and comfortably in this condition. The pickguard and electronics assembly dates the guitar to 1966.