A unique vintage electro-acoustic guitar featuring P-90 pickups, with the historical value unique to a first-year model!

The Gibson CF-100E is a cutaway flat-top electro-acoustic guitar introduced in 1951. It features a compact body with an angular Florentine cutaway and a P-90 pickup mounted near the end of the fingerboard. This innovative model, typical of Gibson at the time, allows you to enjoy not only the natural resonance of an acoustic guitar but also the full-bodied sound characteristic of magnetic pickups.

The warm tone produced by the spruce top and mahogany back and sides is complemented by the rich midrange and clear attack characteristic of the P-90, making it a great fit for a wide range of styles, including blues, jazz, and folk. Its compact body, striking cutaway, and the distinctive elegance of a vintage Gibson are also major attractions.

This vintage guitar, which embodies a unique design philosophy distinct from later electro-acoustic models, is highly appealing both as a collectorfs item and for live performance.
There are several cracks on the back of the body that have been repaired with patches.
Currently, the tone control capacitor is faulty, so the tone control does not function (since the capacitor is original, it has not been replaced). The knob was cracked, and because it has a solid shaft, the push-in-style knob has been modified to a screw-on type and reinstalled.
The edge of the soundhole has been worn down from playing.
As expected for its age, there are numerous signs of wear, including scratches, dents, and some discoloration on the parts.
There are currently no issues with its playability.
Condition Grade: B+: Some scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 9115-10
Year of Manufacture: 1951
Country of Manufacture: United States
Case: Hard case
Truss Rod: No issues; rod movement tested up to 60 degrees in both directions with no problems
Remaining Fret Life: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing
String Height (Low String Side): 2.4 mm at the 12th fret
String action (treble side): 1.6 mm at the 12th fret
Nut width: 42.9 mm
Neck thickness near the 1st fret: 21.1 mm
Scale: 630 mm (24.8")
RADIUS: 305 mm (12")
Strings at Setup: D'Addario / .012-.052 set
Repairs and Maintenance: Cleaning, string replacement, truss rod adjustment

* 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 height, string action, etc., were taken by our staff during setup and 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.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed 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.

*** The shipping cost to most countries is included in the listed price ***

All musical instruments we sell have been checked and adjusted for playability. The pictures in the listings are of the actual item so please have a look for an idea of the cosmetic condition. As they are used instruments they may or may not have some scratches or wear to the finish. Please note: Ishibashi will not accept returns or refunds in the case of dents, scratches, or cosmetic wear that were originally detailed either in the pictures or description. Thank you for your understanding.

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.

Precautions for electronic instruments that use a power supply

The voltage in Japan is 100 V, it is different from most of other countries, you need confirm the voltage of your country and in some cases you have to get locally an adaptor for converting the voltage before use it in your country.

Please note!
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