1930's Washburn 5242 archtop

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1930's Washburn 5242 archtop

Serial # 3211. Tonk-era washburn 16" archtop. Arched solid spruce top, laminate mahogany back and sides. Chunky V-shaped maple neck with Brazilian rosewood fingerboard, original jumbo frets, original nut, and Deco engraved headstock overlay. Needs neck reset, all parts replaced, and minor dovetail repairs. No cracks, nice top arch, parallel top braces are intact and well glued. Entire instrument has been over-brushed with finish. If you don't feel like cleaning up the finish, this guitar can be made useable with basic restoration.
$499 (US $399)
1930's Washburn 5242 archtop
  • 1930's Washburn 5242 archtop
  • 1930's Washburn 5242 archtop
  • 1930's Washburn 5242 archtop
  • 1930's Washburn 5242 archtop
  • 1930's Washburn 5242 archtop

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