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Summary
Finish: The finish appears original.
Body Material: Mahogany Body
Top Material: Maple Top
Body Details: Solid Honduran mahogany body with carved maple cap.
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Neck Profile: Medium C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .88″, 12th fret .98″
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 and trapezoid inlays.
Electronics: Original P90 pickups and wiring harness. The pickups are out-of-phase in the middle position. This is factory original. There is one visible pot code, which dates to 1953.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 8.1K, Bridge 7.7K
Hardware: Original
Weight: 9 lbs 6 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The switch cavity plastic cover may not be original as the striations are different on it than the control cavity cover.
Modifications/Repairs: The switch cavity plastic cover may not be original as the striations are different on it than the control cavity cover.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and small with light play wear. The lack of serial number, 1953 pot code, bound neck, and the short knobs indicate this guitar is an early 1953 model.
Case Details: Original hardshell case.