~1952 Silvertone Aristocrat 674 Cherry Sunburst
No sales tax for customers outside California.
This Silvertone Model 674 Aristocrat from 1952 came to us needing some attention. We had the neck re-set. The bridge was raised as well by adding some ebony material to the base and the saddle. The work was nicely done and it improved the neck angle, giving the guitar more punch and bigger tone.
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The guitar was also refretted at some point. We're going to do a fret level and crown to bring everything together. There is a little fret buzz in the lower register that I'm sure we can take care of with a level and crown. It plays really well versus other period Silvertone archtops I've played and it will just get better with the fret dress. The original Kluson tuners are in place with new tuner buttons installed. The neck is fat!
It is a really beautiful guitar in person. The finish color is strong and well preserved. All the parts are original and there are no cracks or structural issues. The solid spruce top is gorgeous.
There is no case. We will double-box the guitar for shipment.
Color: Cherry Sunburst
Weight: 5lbs 4ozs
Top: Solid Spruce (Press-Arched)
Body: Plywood with figured maple veneer
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Brazilian Rosewood
Inlays: Pearl and Abalone V's
Frets: Original
Fret count: 20
Nut: Original
Nut width: 1 5/8"
Scale: 25 3/4"
Radius: 9.5"
Neck thickness at 1st Fret: 1.11"
Neck thickness at 10th Fret: 1.26"
Action 1st String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Action 6th String at 12th Fret: 2/32"
Total length: 42"
Body length: 20 7/8"
Lower bout: 17"
Waist: 9 7/8"
Upper bout: 12 1/4"
Body depth/thickness: 3 5/8"
String gauge: .012-.053"
Electronics?: No
Pickguard: Original
Bridge: Original but augmented
Tuners: Original
Case: None
Notes: Fresh neck reset, great action!
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