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Summary
Finish: Original finish.
Body Material: Masonite
Body Details: Masonite back, sides, and top with poplar support blocks.
Neck Material: Poplar
Neck Profile: C
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st – 0.82″ 12th – 0.91″
Fingerboard Radius: 16.00″
Nut Width: 1-5/8″
Scale Length: 25
Neck Details: Bolt-on poplar neck with unbound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and circle inlays. The fingerboard has been planed and the guitar has been refretted.
Electronics: The electronics are original. The guitar has two lipstick pickups, a three-way selector switch, and two stacked volume/tone pots. The pot codes date to the ninth week of 1960.
Pickup Measurements: neck – 2.6k ohms, bridge – 2.7k ohms
Hardware: A new jack plate has been installed. The original bridge has been replaced.
Weight: 6 lbs 6 oz
Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in good condition. The finish is satin with light surface scratches and small, shallow dings throughout. The back shows additional scratching and finish wear around the edges. The back of the neck shows numerous small dings and scratches and the finish has been largely worn off. The headstock also shows finish wear around its edges.
Modifications/Repairs: A new jack plate has been installed. The original bridge has been replaced. The guitar has been refretted and the fingerboard planed.
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide and short with light signs of play wear. The truss rod is not adjustable. The pot codes date to the ninth week of 1960.