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Summary
Finish: The body has been refinished, and reliced. The neck finish is original. The original pencil markings in the body routes have been preserved.
Body Material: Ash
Body Details: Solid ash body. A pencil date “8-57” is present in the middle pickup cavity.
Neck Material: Maple
Neck Profile: V
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .892″, 12th fret .975″
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25″
Nut Width: 1-5/8″
Scale Length: 25 1/2″
Neck Details: Bolt-on maple neck and fingerboard with dot inlays. The neck has been refretted, and the nut has been replaced. A pencil date “8-57” is present on the heel.
Electronics: Original pickups with five-position selector switch, master volume, neck tone, and middle tone controls. The volume pot and switch have been replaced. The tone pots are original, with one visible pot code dating to 1957.
Pickup Measurements: Neck K, Middle K, Bridge K
Hardware: The nut and saddle height adjustment screws have been replaced. All other hardware is original. The backplate is missing.
Weight: 7 lbs 7 oz
Cosmetic Condition: This vintage guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with its age. The original finish on the neck is notably worn and weather-checked, and the hardware has a present patina. There is heavy wear on the fingerboard.
Modifications/Repairs: The body has been refinished, and reliced. The neck has been refretted, and the nut has been replaced. The volume pot and switch have been replaced. The saddle height adjustment screws have been replaced.
Serial Number: 20897
Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action. The frets are wide and tall, with minimal wear. The serial number, pencil dates on the neck and body, and one visible original pot code date to 1957.
Case Details: Hardshell Case