1938 Gibson GS-35

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1938 Gibson GS-35

FON # 41D-4. Gibson has never been well known for their classical guitars,and with the exception of the folk boom of the 1960's never built asignificant number of them. However, from 1938 on, classical or Gut-String(GS) guitars have occupied a small corner of Gibson's catalogues. From 1938to 1942 the GS-85 (Rosewood) and the GS-35 (Mahogany) were built in verylimited quantity; 27 rosewood instruments, and 39 Mahogany. They are rareguitars. These early Gut Strings marked the emergence of the LG-bodyshape, one that would become a staple of the post-war steel-string lineup.This example dates from early 1938, and is possibly the earliest known ofits kind. It is a one owner instrument that was bought new a year beforeits owner was sent off to fight in World War Two, sadly not to return. Withthe exception of some slight pickwear this guitar is in vintage-mintcondition, having spent the last 50 years in its case in the closet of thefamily home.

White-bound Solid Mahogany back and sides and Red spruce top. Brazilianrosewood bridge with pearl inlays and bone saddle. Ebony fingerboard,carved polished bone nut. Gibson pearl inlaid logo, Kluson tuners withoriginal buttons. Interesting 7-7-5 white and black rosette around a boundsoundhole.

This instrument is very much a classical guitar; the top is fan braced with7 fans, and it is very lightweight and resonant with fine tone. The nutmeasures a shade less than 2" and the scale is 25.4".

With the original 'Red Stripe' Geib case, this is very collectable and rareinstrument - a true museum piece.
On consignment
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1938 Gibson GS-35
  • 1938 Gibson GS-35
  • 1938 Gibson GS-35
  • 1938 Gibson GS-35
  • 1938 Gibson GS-35
  • 1938 Gibson GS-35
  • 1938 Gibson GS-35
  • 1938 Gibson GS-35
  • 1938 Gibson GS-35

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