Gibson CF-100E Blonde 1951 Gibson

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Summary

Finish: Original

Body Material: Mahogany

Top Material: Spruce

Body Details: Mahogany back and sides with spruce top. There are repaired center seam cracks in the top and back, with one added cleat under the soundboard for reinforcement. Several internal braces have been reglued, as has the internal back graft. The bridge has been reglued.

Neck Material: Mahogany

Neck Profile: “C” profile

Neck Thickness (IN): .89″ (1st fret), 1.00″ (10th fret)

Fingerboard Radius: 10.00″

Nut Width: 1-5/8″

Scale Length: 24 3/4″

Neck Details: Mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, trapezoid inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is one open screw hole visible under the tuner plate from previously installed tuners.

Electronics: Original P90 pickup and electronics, with volume and tone controls. The pot codes date to 1952.

Pickup Measurements: 7.4k

Hardware: The saddle, tuners, and knobs have been replaced. The bridge slot has been modified for a scalloped bridge saddle. The pickguard is original, and has been reglued.

Weight: 4 lbs 3 oz

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar is in very clean cosmetic condition, with small scratches and dings on the glossy finish. There are three larger dents on the top, and the back has a few deeper dents in the finish. There is minor finish disturbance around the bridge, and the back of the neck is glossy with a few small dents.

Modifications/Repairs: -The bridge has been reglued
-The bridge slot has been modified for a scalloped saddle
-Repaired center seam cracks in the top and back
-Various repaired braces, with reglued back graft strips
-The tuners, knobs, and saddles have been replaced
-The pickguard has been reglued

The repairs have been executed cleanly and professionally, and are for the most part expected for a guitar of this age.

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with low action, and is currently set up with 12-53 phosphor bronze strings. The saddle is low, but the guitar sets up and plays well. The truss rod is adjustable, and the narrow frets are medium height with small divots up to the fifth fret. The FON on the heel block dates to 1951, while the electronics date the guitar to 1952.

Case Details: Original hardshell case