Summary
Finish: Original
Top Material: Spruce Top
Body Material: Maple Body
Body Details: Hollow body, Spruce top, Maple back and sides
Neck Material: Mahogany Neck
Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood
Neck Profile: C profile
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret: 0.84″ / 10th fret: 0.95″
Fingerboard Radius: 12.00
Nut Width: 1-11/16 in
Neck Details: One piece Mahogany neck with bound Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard.
Electronics: Non-original Gibson Patent Number mini humbucker pickups, 3-way selector switch, independent volume and tone controls. Original pots housed in cans with original wiring harness. The pickups have been attached to the wiring inside the pickup and not spliced in.
Pickup Measurements: neck: 6.0K Ω / bridge: 6.2K Ω
Hardware: Original
Weight: 6 lbs 6.4 oz
Modifications / Repairs: There is a couple of crack repairs in the top that are held securely with cleats. There is a brace repair to the top as well.
The pickups have been replaced with Gibson Patent Number mini humbuckers.
A strap button has been installed on the neck heel.
Case Details: Non original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: There is play wear on the body including scratches and some buckle rash on the back. There is checking in the finish due to age. The back of the neck is smooth with some worn finish towards the lower frets.
Serial Number: 55485
Tech Notes: Plays well with medium low action and some slight relief in the neck. The frets show play wear but still have plenty of life left in them. The serial number dates to 1946. The guitar is currently setup with 12-52 gauge flatwound strings.