Stunning premium flame maple carved back, sides and neck; full carved Italian spruce top with astounding grain patterns; gorgeous nitro lacquer sunburst finish with grained ivoroid binding throughout; slim contour F-holes; and simple yet elegant appointments.
Specs: 25 ½” scale, 1 11/16” bone nut, 15-degree headstock angle, 20 frets with body join at 14th, 14-16” compound ebony fingerboard radius, medium-fat C-neck carve, mortise and tenon neck joint, fully adjustable truss rod, floating ebony bridge, nickel-plated brass trapeze tailpiece, and ebony pick guard. A strap button has been properly installed in the neck heel. Medium gauge strings are recommended.
There is nil fret wear. There is a small area of screw-thread-like imprints on the treble upper bout next to the neck. The trapeze and tailpiece show bare brass in areas from arm contact while playing. There are no other significant flaws.
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Packed professionally, insured and express shipped in CONUS for PayPal $16,500.
