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Summary
Finish: The finish appears original.
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Body Details: One-piece Honduran mahogany body with maple top. Stop tail studs and ABR posts have been installed in the top. There is a plugged hole on the bottom of the body near the strap button and original trapeze mounting holes. The ground wire has been relocated to the stop tail stud holes.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .904″, 12th fret .997″
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00″
Nut Width: 1-11/16″
Scale Length: 24-3/4″
Neck Details: One-piece Honduran mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, original frets, and original nut.
Electronics: Original pickups, pots, caps and wiring. A new bridge ground wire has been added. Some solder joints have been touched up. The pot codes date to 1953.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 8.54K, Bridge 8.37K
Hardware: The tuning buttons, bridge, and tailpiece are not original. The bridge is a 60s era ABR-1 that has been ground down on the bottom to accommodate the neck angle of the guitar. All other hardware appears original. The original tailpiece is included in the case.
Weight: 8lbs 12oz
Modifications / Repairs: Stop tail studs and ABR posts have been installed in the top. The bridge ground wire has been rerouted. There is a plugged hole on the bottom of the body near the strap button. The tuner buttons have been replaced.
Case Details: Original hardshell case.
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition with moderate wear. The finish is glossy and weather checked, with scratches, dents, and dings throughout. The gold finish on the top shows some oxidation in the checking. The hardware has a medium patina.
Serial Number: 31264
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with medium action. The frets are narrow and medium height, showing mild wear. The pot codes and serial number date to 1953.