Airline Res-o-Glas 1960’s - Red
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Listing: Original 1960s Airline Res-O-Glas Guitar Body & Shell – Vintage Red
Title: Vintage 1960s Valco Airline Res-O-Glas Body (Red Finish) – Original Molded Fiberglass Shell
Item Overview
Up for sale is an authentic, original 1960s Airline Res-O-Glas guitar body in classic vintage red. Manufactured in Chicago by Valco for Montgomery Ward, this iconic two-piece fiberglass "clamshell" body is the fundamental piece behind the legendary tone and aesthetic made famous by artists like Jack White and J.B. Hutto.
Whether you are restoring a vintage 1960s Airline instrument, replacing a damaged body, or assembling a unique custom build, this original piece of mid-century guitar history is ready for its next life on stage or in the studio.
Key Features & Details
Brand/Manufacturer: Valco / Airline (Montgomery Ward)
Material: Original Res-O-Glas molded fiberglass resin
Finish: Factory original Red
Body Construction: Hollow/semi-hollow two-piece molded fiberglass shell with center support structure
Design: cutaway profile featuring the classic vintage rubber perimeter binding channel
Compatibility: Standard bolt-on neck pocket designed for original Valco / Airline necks
Condition Notes
Finish & Cosmetic Wear: Shows honest vintage wear consistent with age, including light surface scuffs, fine finish crazing, and minor edge marks typical for 1960s Res-O-Glas.
Structural Integrity: Shell is solid with no major structural splits or missing pieces. Neck pocket, pickup routing, and control cavity mounting areas remain sound and solid
Original soft case
Both pickups work good
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This item is sold As-Described
This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging.Learn More.
| Listed | 24 days ago |
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| Condition | Excellent (Used) Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more |
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