Bfcm Special Gibson Super 400 Premier Sunburst 1939 Price Crushed By 95% [3LQWl9EV]

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Summary

Finish: Original finish with small area of touchup over a plugged hole on the treble side of the body at the lower bout.

Body Material: Maple

Top Material: Spruce

Body Details: Hollow body with flamed maple back and side, spruce top, and rounded cutaway. The top bracing is parallel, consistent with pieces from mid 1939. There is a plugged hole from a previously installed output jack on the treble side at the lower bout. There is some finish touchup over this plug.

Neck Material: Maple

Neck Profile: C

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .899", 9th fret 1.019"

Fingerboard Radius: 10.00"

Nut Width: 1-11/16"

Scale Length: 25 1/2"

Neck Details: Maple neck with "Super 400" on the heel cap, mahogany back insert, bound ebony fingerboard, split block fingerboard inlays, and diamond headstock inlays.

Hardware: Original hardware. The bridge is Brazilian rosewood. The tailpiece is non-hinged and the tuning machines are stair-stepped Grover Imperials, both of which are consistent with late 1938 appointments.

Weight: 6 lbs 8 oz

Cosmetic Condition: This vintage guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with age. The finish is glossy, vibrant, and weather-checked. There are minor dings, dents, and scratches throughout. The back of the neck shows finish wear from play, and some felt on the bottom of the pickguard has reacted with the finish. The hardware has a patina consistent with the age of this instrument.

Modifications/Repairs: There is a plugged hole from a previously installed output jack on the treble side at the lower bout. There is some finish touchup over this plug.

Serial Number: EA 5668

Tech Notes: The guitar plays well with optimal action. The frets are narrow and medium height, with minor wear. The appointments of the guitar are consistent with 1938 and 1939 specs, and the serial number dates to 1939. The Premier model with a cutaway was introduced in 1939. This piece is likely a very early 1939 Premier model.

Case Details: Original Hardshell Case