1937 Gibson Black Special

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1937 Gibson Black Special

FON 306B-11 The Black Special was an uncataloged budget archtop built from the mid 1930's until the Second World War. It's 16" wide, and features acarved spruce top, flat maple back and sides, white top binding and black finish throughout. This particular example is original except for thebass-side tuners and truss-rod cover. There are no cracks. Repairs needed: Remove back to reglued loose back braces (one is completely off), Back isalready separated from the sides at both sides of the waist, so the job should be easy. First frets are worn, and a fret-job really wouldn't hurt.
Original pickguard, bridge, tailpiece, nut, and 1/2 of the tuners.
$1199 (US $899)
1937 Gibson Black Special
  • 1937 Gibson Black Special
  • 1937 Gibson Black Special
  • 1937 Gibson Black Special
  • 1937 Gibson Black Special
  • 1937 Gibson Black Special
  • 1937 Gibson Black Special
  • 1937 Gibson Black Special
  • 1937 Gibson Black Special

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