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Description
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Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Mahogany

Top Material: Spruce

Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top. There are repaired center seam cracks in the top and back, with one added cleat under the soundboard for reinforcement. Several internal braces have been reglued, as has the internal back graft. The bridge has been reglued.

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: "C" profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .89" (1st fret), 1.00" (10th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"

Nut Width: 1-5/8"

Scale Length: 24 3/4"

Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, trapezoid inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is one open screw hole visible under the tuner plate from previously installed tuners.

Electronics: Original P90 pickup and electronics, with volume and tone controls. The pot codes date to 1952.

Pickup Measurements: 7.4k

Hardware: The saddle, tuners, and knobs have been replaced. The bridge slot has been modified for a scalloped bridge saddle. The pickguard is original, and has been reglued.

Weight: 4 lbs 3 oz

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in very clean cosmetic condition, with small scratches and dings on the glossy finish. There are three larger dents on the top, and the back has a few deeper dents in the finish. There is minor finish disturbance around the bridge, and the back of the neck is glossy with a few small dents.

Modifications/Repairs: -The bridge has been reglued -The bridge slot has been modified for a scalloped saddle -Repaired center seam cracks in the top and back -Various repaired braces, with reglued back graft strips -The tuners, knobs, and saddles have been replaced -The pickguard has been reglued The repairs have been executed cleanly and professionally, and are for the most part expected for a guitar of this age.

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and is currently set up with 12-53 phosphor bronze strings. The saddle is low, but the guitar sets up and plays well. The truss rod is adjustable, and the narrow frets are medium height with small divots up to the fifth fret. The FON on the heel block dates to 1951, while the electronics date the guitar to 1952.

Case Details: Original hardshell case

Chicago Music Exchange

Chicago Music Exchange

1951
Gibson
Very Good
Natural Blonde
19 Years
Chicago Music Exchange
Chicago Music Exchange
773-525-7773
Chicago, IL
1:52 AM
Monday-Saturday 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. Sunday 11 A.M to 5 P.M.

Payment Terms - Orders Internet orders may be paid for using the following methods: VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, and PayPal. For phone or mail orders you may pay money orders and cashier's checks by mail. Just call us at 773-525-7773 to place your order. All non-credit-card orders are subject to a 10-business-day hold. We do not accept international credit card or PayPal payments from international accounts. For international security reasons, please call the store to arrange a Bank Wire: +01-773-525-7773.

Shipping Charges - Taxes and Title Separate charges for shipping and handling will be shown on your order form. As a security precaution, initial orders and orders shipping to alternate addresses may be held for extended verification. We reserve the right to make partial shipments, which will not relieve you of your obligation to pay for the remaining deliveries. All items purchased from Chicago Music Exchange are made pursuant to a shipment contract. This means that the risk of loss and title for such items passes to you upon our delivery to the carrier. The published rates are for US domestic shipping only. Contact us directly if you wish to place an international order. For more information on our shipping policies, including rates, delivery times, and delays, please visit our website at chicagomusicexchange or call us at: 773-525-7773. If applicable, a separate charge for taxes will be shown on the invoice. We are required to collect sales tax on all orders shipped to Illinois.

3-Day / 15-day Return Policy If you are not completely satisfied with any product, return it for a full refund of the product purchase price, full credit, or exchange of your choice. We give you 3 days from the shipping date on Vintage instruments, and 15 days on New instruments. Credit card returns are issued a credit for purchase price. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. New, Unopened items: You may return most NEW, untouched, unopened items within 15 days of delivery for a full refund. if the return is a result of our error (you received an incorrect or defective item, etc.) we'll also pay the return shipping costs. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. Vintage, Used items: We have to evaluate vintage and used guitars, amps, and other items on a case by case basis. We spend a lot of time with you and the item before your purchase to try to avoid any surprises after your purchase. AmEx credit cards: Note that if your order was paid using an AmEx card we may pass on a 3.5% fee of the purchase price to process your refund. You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, we strive to issue your refund sooner. This time period includes the transit time for us to receive your return from the shipper (5 to 10 business days), the time it takes us to process your return once we receive it (3 to 5 business days), and the time it takes your bank to process our refund request (5 to 10 business days). Send your return to: Chicago Music Exchange 3316 N Lincoln Ave Chicago, IL 60657 The following items are returnable only if defective OR unopened or unused: strings, harmonicas, microphones, cleaners, polishes, and polishing cloths. Software/soundware, cassettes, CDs, DVDs, and videos may be returned for credit only if they are in their original, sealed packaging. If defective, these items will only be exchanged for the same product. For complete details on our guarantees, shipping, and return policies, please contact our Customer Service Department at 773-525-7773; fax us at 773-525-2775; visit our website at www.chicagomusicexchange.com, or write us at Chicago Music Exchange, 3316 N. Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60657.