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Summary
Finish: The body has been refinished. The neck finish is original.
Body Material: Ash
Body Details: Solid ash body. String ferrules have been added, and holes have been drilled to convert it to a string-through body. A route has been added to fit the leads from the added pickup selector switch. The routes in general have been modified. A pencil date of “6-56” is present in the bridge pickup cavity.
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: V
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .943″, 12th fret .959″
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″
Nut Width: 1-5/8″
Scale Length: 22 1/2″
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck and fingerboard with dot inlays. Two extra string trees have been installed. The tuners have been replaced, and the tuning post holes have been modified to fit the existing tuners. A pencil date of “6-56” is present on the heel.
Electronics: Seymour Duncan Antiquity Duo Sonic pickups with three-position selector switch, master volume, and master tone. None of the electronics are original.
Pickup Measurements: Neck 6.40K, Bridge 7.17K
Hardware: All hardware, except the pickguard and strap buttons, has been replaced. The pickguard has been finished.
Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage guitar is in good condition. The original finish on the neck is worn. There are scratches and dings thoughout.
Modifications/Repairs: The body has been refinished. String ferrules have been added, and holes have been drilled to convert the body to a string-through body. A route has been added to fit the leads from the added pickup selector switch. The body routes in general have been modified. The electronics have been replaced, as well as a majority of the hardware. The tuner post-holes have been modified to fit the existing tuners. The pickguard has been finished.
Serial Number: 29578
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are narrow and medium height, with minor wear. The body and neck pencil dates date to 1956, but the serial number on the neck-plate dates to 1958.
Case Details: Original hardshell case.