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Gibson / 1956-1958 CF-100

The CF-100, introduced in the 1950s, was Gibson's first cutaway acoustic model. A year later in 1951, the P-90-equipped CF-100E joined the lineup. However, production windows were short for both: the CF-100 ran from 1950-1958 and the CF-100E from 1951-1959, each roughly eight years.

Built with a spruce top, mahogany sides and back, and a rosewood fingerboard, its small L-series-style body makes it easy to hold and comfortable to play. The CF-100's signature feature is arguably its Florentine-style cutaway, giving easy access to the upper frets for more than just chord work.

The serial number on this example has faded with age, making it impossible to pin down an exact year, but the non-scalloped bracing suggests a 1956-1958 build. Despite its small body, it produces a crisp, tight high end and a rich, resonant low end — a distinctive tone that comes not just from the cutaway or bracing, but from decades of being genuinely played.

The top shows several cracks, but they have been properly repaired with reinforcement plates, so it can continue to be played with confidence.

[Spec / Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Mahogany
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 43mm
SCALE: 628mm
CASE: Non-Original Hard Shell Case

[Repairs / Replaced Parts / Exterior Condition]
*As this is a used/vintage instrument, condition notes reflect what our inspection could determine. Please understand in advance.
- Extensive playing marks and overall weather-checking are visible, giving it genuine vintage character.
- Crack repairs at: one spot on the lower left fingerboard side (frets 14-20), one spot above the soundhole, one spot lower-right and one lower-left of the soundhole, five spots below the bridge, one spot lower-left on the top, and two spots lower-left on the back.
- The bridge top shows what appears to be slight shaving.
- Nut, saddle, and frets have been replaced.
- Tuners have been replaced (Kluson Deluxe).
*Original tuners included (single-line Kluson Deluxe 3-on-a-strip set).

[Playing Condition]
- String height at the 12th fret: 3.0mm (low E side), 2.0mm (high E side)
- Saddle projection: approx. 2.0-3.5mm

*Consignment item
[Warranty]
As this is a consignment item, our shop warranty does not apply. Adjustments/repairs (fee-based) are available upon request after purchase. Our home-trial return service does not apply to this item (no returns).
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