{"product_id":"c-1900-brownson-as-is-2636","title":"c. 1900 Brownson as-is","description":"\t\r\nWell here's one for the history books, folks.  There aren't too many North American guitars that stump us, but we've managed to find one in this large-bodied turn of the century flat-top. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nLabeled \"The Brownson, Guitars, Mandolins, and Harp Guitars, Manufactured by Brownson \u0026amp; Beals, Toledo, Ohio\" the guitar features a 15-3\/4\" wide body with a depth tapering from 4-3\/4\" at the tail to just under 4\" at the neck heel.  The top is ladder-braced, and the guitar features a unique bridge with integrated saddle, strongly V shaped neck with large heel and similarly large volute, slotted headstock, and violin-style top purflings.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nDouble-ring rosette, unbound back, colored half-herringbone back strip and matching end-graft.  The back and sides appear to be of mahogany, the top is spruce.  The neck has a 24-1\/4\" scale, 1-3\/4\" nut, and radiussed fingerboard. String spacing at the bridge is 2-5\/16\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nThe guitar has seen many repairs through the years.  There are repaired cracks on the top back and sides, and there are unresolved issues that render this one an 'AS-IS' sale.  The bridge is cracked through the pin-holes, and there is an unrepaired crack through the heel of the neck.  The action is high (3\/16\" at the 12th fret), and the guitar is not really playable past the 5th fret unless by slide.    That said, it's a wonderful sounding thing, with a deep and dark warmth, lots of resonance and overtone, and all kinds of character.  Slide players will love it.  Heck, anyone would love it, but between the massive V neck and high action it's something of a bear to play.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\nAn interesting guitar, and one that's equally lovely to listen to as it is to admire. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ci\u003eShipping into the USA?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nSending this guitar to a US address is easy to do, and there are no import fees, taxes, or duties to pay when it arrives.  We take care of everything involved in shipping -- all you have to do unpackage the instrument when it arrives and play!\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\nQuestions?  Email us anytime, or call us toll-free at 1-855-772-0424.\u003c\/i\u003e\r\n","brand":"BROWNSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53613579764078,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3660\/5550\/files\/Brownson-0216-main.jpg?v=1790966611","url":"https:\/\/folkwaymusic.com\/products\/c-1900-brownson-as-is-2636","provider":"Folkway Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}