A 2008 signature model by Howard Roberts, who was active in the U.S. as a jazz guitarist and session musician.
The Howard Roberts Fusion III features a laminated maple body with a semi-hollow construction and a Florentine cutaway, a three-piece maple neck, and an ebony fingerboard.
It is equipped with a 490R pickup in the front and a 498T pickup in the rear, with controls consisting of a selector switch, two volume knobs, and two tone knobs.

There is a crack in the finish on the left side of the body top near the bottom edge of the F-hole, and there is a small dent accompanied by a slight indentation on the body side.
The parts show some dullness and minor rust, and the guitar has fine scratches and small dents overall.

Condition Grade: B+: Has some scratches but is suitable for normal use

Serial Number: 03198704
Year of Manufacture: 2008
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Genuine hard case
Accessories: Certificate of Authenticity
Weight: 3.75 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low String Side): 2.0 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.5 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 43.0 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 20.5 mm
Scale: 628 mm (24.75")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Strings at setup: D'Addario EXL110 / .010-.046 set
Repairs and Maintenance Performed: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment, octave adjustment, action adjustment, and string leveling

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, and other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any listed measurements for the truss rod, remaining fret life, string height, etc., were taken by our staff during setup. These measurements are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be identical when the item arrives at your location.

* This item is a one-of-a-kind piece, and we list it simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize if the item happens to be sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding in such cases.

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Condition: Some scratches, dents and marks. If you would like to know more about this specific instrument, or have general questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

Accessories: Please confirm the picture.

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