Sound Pure's Take
Condition: Used, Very Good. This instrument was made in 1935 in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and has repaired cracks, a neck reset, and a number of other cosmetic features and repairs that should be nothing less than expected of a 90+ year old instrument. This guitar has had extensive work performed upon it by our luthier, and the stability of these repairs has been verified. THE TOP OF THIS GUITAR HAS BEEN REFINISHED.
SP Luthier Notes: Cracks were present on the back, top and side(s) of the guitar. As such our luthier stabilized, filled, and refinished the affected area(s) leaving them in a much healthier condition. The neck joint had naturally shifted over time leaving much to be desired of the guitar's action. Our luthier removed the neck then reset the neck joint to perfect factory condition. The frets as they were could not be repaired to an acceptable state so they were replaced with spec accurate fretwire and shaped into near mint condition. No further work was required.
This is a really special guitar. Pre-war flat tops of any kind, from brands big and small have a delightfully handmade and simple charm about them, and this piece is no different. Spruce and Mahogany construction make for a beautifully transparent sound, and thanks to the age of the instrument it's wonderfully projective and loud without any mud, and is just about as clear and dry as you could get. It isn't a jumbo acoustic, but it cuts through noise better than most jumbo acoustics. At 90 years old, we wish we knew the stories it could tell! And, thanks to our luthier's very extensive work on this guitar, it plays like it's brand new. It's got fight and bark in it, and the charm of this guitar above all else is that it's honest and simple. We love it, and you shouldn't miss it!
- Top
- Red Spruce
- Back/Sides
- Mahogany
- Finish
- Original Natural Lacquer Back & Sides; Non-Original Polyurethane Natural Top Finish
- Neck Shape
- Full thickness Vintage Soft V
- Scale
- 24 3/4"
- Nut
- Bone; 2.05"
- String Spacing at Saddle
- 2 3/8"
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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