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This is a project. It’s playable as is but needs work to be optimal.
It’s priced for less than half of a straight example so I have already accounted for the “project” status in my price.
The guitar is from circa 1948. There’s no FON, which is very typical for this year. The teardrop pickguard, rectangular bridge, and other specs fit the late 1940s. So my date of this has a 1948 is my best guess based on all the specs. It’s definitely 1947-1949 as I think 47 is the first year for the “modern logo” and 49 is the last year for the rectangular bridge. There is no significant difference in spec during these years.
It’s had some “work” done in the past including some crack repairs to the top and the sides. Someone also decided to do a little touchup :-). Obviously I am severely understating that fact. It looks like someone has attempted to partially remove some of the finish. Looks like it is possible based on what I’m seeing but would take some TLC.This is a project. It’s playable as is but needs work. It’s had some “work“ done in the past including some crack repairs to the top and the sides. Someone also decided to do a little touchup :-). Obviously I am severely understating that fact. It looks like someone has attempted to partially remove some of the new finish. Looks like it is possible based on what I’m seeing but would take some TLC. The overspray or overfish was done on the whole guitar except the headstock. You can see where they stopped just below the tuners. I don’t see any obvious evidence of a neck repair but it’s hard to know for certain without digging deeper. When I tap the top, I get a very nice deep, resonant sound. This one seems to have very good potential but will need some work. Action is high, so you’ll either need to lower the saddle to make it more playable or go ahead and do a neck reset. If you’re just going to strum it in the first position, it’s OK. The bridge looks to be reglued from some past work. It’s lifting at present so it will need a reglue. This always significantly improves sustain. The saddle has a good amount of height, but some of the strings are sitting in grooves. Along with a lifting bridge this typically deadens the sound a little bit so cleaning up that saddle will help. The good news is that it’s nice old wood, including a Brazilian Rosewood fretboard. Lots to work with here if you don’t care about looks.
One tuner button is missing. It’s a project and it’s sold as is. Please ask for more photos or ask question questions. I think it has great potential if you want to try out your luthier skills. Playable as is but needs work to be optimal.