$9,480
American Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, c. 1940, Model Advanced Jumbo, stamped 378 C, 8 at the upper block, the headstock with GIBSON and diamond-and-arrows pearl inlay, length of back 20 in., width of lower bout 16 5/16 in., with later case. Areas of finish wear, retouch and clear coat on top, bridge plate replaced, inner braces buttressed at ends, bridge and bridge pins replaced, tuners replaced, refretted, pickguard replaced, back crack repair, sides original finish, back and neck lightly clear coated.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2008-05-04