Stromberg Master 400 1940 Sunburst (D'Angelico, Gibson Super 400, L-5)

The Stromberg Master 400 is considered the largest, loudest and most beautiful archtop guitar ever made.
Much, much rarer than the D'Angelico New Yorker (there were just a handful of Master 400's made by Charles Stromberg in Boston, Mass in the 1930's, 40's and early 50's until his death).
The guitar measures a mammoth 19" wide across the lower bout and was designed to cut through any orchestra to be heard pre-amplification (Listen to Freddie Green of the Count Basie Orchestra).
This example is in pristine condition. According to Gruhn condition VG+++. Completely original except for the pickguard which was made to exact Art-Deco specifications, shim under fingerboard/refinished neck and of course a refret by Gruhn guitars.
Carved spruce top and solid maple sides and back. Just a gorgeous, expensive instrument (the neck is sublime).
This guitar MAKES a collection. Unparalled craftsmanship it should be a generational acquisition that passes from one generation to the next. Comes with original 19" plus wide case (impossible to find otherwise).
Serial 496 with single diagonal bracing