$9,000
American Guitar, Gibson Incorporated, Kalamazoo, 1941, Style J-35, stamped 4802G and numbered 36 at the upper block, unlabeled, width of lower bout 16 1/16 in, with case. Finish cracks along center joint line of top. Fractures between end of fingerboard and soundhole. Some minor fractures at inner edge of soundhole inside binding. Slight wear to edges of peghead. Slight finish check to top. Very clean finish, no retouch or overspray. Big, clear sound. No visible fret wear. Very light weight. Big neck.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-10-14