{"product_id":"gibson-cf-100e-blonde-1951-1658859","title":"Gibson CF-100E Blonde 1951","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTop Material: \u003c\/b\u003eSpruce\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBody Details: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany back and sides with spruce top. There are repaired center seam cracks in the top and back, with one added cleat under the soundboard for reinforcement. Several internal braces have been reglued, as has the internal back graft. The bridge has been reglued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Material: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Profile: \u003c\/b\u003e\"C\" profile\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Thickness (IN): \u003c\/b\u003e.89\" (1st fret), 1.00\" (10th fret)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFingerboard Radius: \u003c\/b\u003e10.00\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNut Width: \u003c\/b\u003e1-5\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eScale Length: \u003c\/b\u003e24 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNeck Details: \u003c\/b\u003eMahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fretboard, trapezoid inlays, and headstock truss rod adjustment. There is one open screw hole visible under the tuner plate from previously installed tuners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eElectronics: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal P90 pickup and electronics, with volume and tone controls. The pot codes date to 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePickup Measurements: \u003c\/b\u003e7.4k\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardware: \u003c\/b\u003eThe saddle, tuners, and knobs have been replaced. The bridge slot has been modified for a scalloped bridge saddle. The pickguard is original, and has been reglued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e4 lbs 3 oz\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCosmetic Condition: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar is in very clean cosmetic condition, with small scratches and dings on the glossy finish. There are three larger dents on the top, and the back has a few deeper dents in the finish. There is minor finish disturbance around the bridge, and the back of the neck is glossy with a few small dents.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eModifications\/Repairs: \u003c\/b\u003e-The bridge has been reglued\r\n-The bridge slot has been modified for a scalloped saddle\r\n-Repaired center seam cracks in the top and back\r\n-Various repaired braces, with reglued back graft strips\r\n-The tuners, knobs, and saddles have been replaced\r\n-The pickguard has been reglued\r\n\r\nThe repairs have been executed cleanly and professionally, and are for the most part expected for a guitar of this age.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTech Notes: \u003c\/b\u003eThe guitar plays well with low action, and is currently set up with 12-53 phosphor bronze strings. The saddle is low, but the guitar sets up and plays well. The truss rod is adjustable, and the narrow frets are medium height with small divots up to the fifth fret. The FON on the heel block dates to 1951, while the electronics date the guitar to 1952.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase Details: \u003c\/b\u003eOriginal hardshell case\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Gibson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40336172515463,"sku":"U4407457301","price":7800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0343\/4368\/2183\/products\/gibson-acoustic-guitars-concert-gibson-cf-100e-blonde-1951-u4407457301-30087739801735.jpg?v=1671495428","url":"https:\/\/www.chicagomusicexchange.mom\/products\/gibson-cf-100e-blonde-1951-1658859","provider":"Chicago Music Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}