{"product_id":"gibson-super-400-premier-sunburst-1939-1970039","title":"Gibson Super 400 Premier Sunburst 1939","description":"\u003ci\u003eThe following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please call to speak to one of our experts.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSummary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal finish with small area of touchup over a plugged hole on the treble side of the body at the lower bout.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eSpruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eHollow body with flamed maple back and side, spruce top, and rounded cutaway. The top bracing is parallel, consistent with pieces from mid 1939. There is a plugged hole from a previously installed output jack on the treble side at the lower bout. There is some finish touchup over this plug.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003eC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e1st fret .899\", 9th fret 1.019\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e10.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-11\/16\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e25 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eMaple neck with \"Super 400\" on the heel cap, mahogany back insert, bound ebony fingerboard, split block fingerboard inlays, and diamond headstock inlays.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal hardware. The bridge is Brazilian rosewood. The tailpiece is non-hinged and the tuning machines are stair-stepped Grover Imperials, both of which are consistent with late 1938 appointments.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e6 lbs 8 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThis vintage guitar is in good condition with wear consistent with age. The finish is glossy, vibrant, and  weather-checked. There are minor dings, dents, and scratches throughout. The back of the neck shows finish wear from play, and some felt on the bottom of the pickguard has reacted with the finish. The hardware has a patina consistent with the age of this instrument.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003eThere is a plugged hole from a previously installed output jack on the treble side at the lower bout. There is some finish touchup over this plug.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial Number: \u003c\/b\u003eEA 5668\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with optimal action. The frets are narrow and medium height, with minor wear. The appointments of the guitar are consistent with 1938 and 1939 specs, and the serial number dates to 1939. The Premier model with a cutaway was introduced in 1939.  This piece is likely a very early 1939 Premier model.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal Hardshell Case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40936666923143,"sku":"U5903906401","price":22681.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/files\/gibson-electric-guitars-hollow-body-gibson-super-400-premier-sunburst-1939-u5903906401-31150593966215.jpg?v=1707992026","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/en-ca\/products\/gibson-super-400-premier-sunburst-1939-1970039","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}