Natural, VG++, this has been played and cared for. Honestly, that’s preferred in our book. A well played guitar is more open with generally longer sustain and complex tone. Old wood? Not only was this cured wood back in late ’57 when they started building it but add another 68 years of curing done our favorite way…playing the heck out of it, then doing the required serving of fixing cracks, a refret and a pro neck reset.

It’s a 00 size with a Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard and bridge. The top is Sitka Spruce. We wont bother you with too many specs as all 50’s 00-18’s are the same unless special order. Has three repaired back cracks, one gouge on top and one on back. Shows plenty of playing wear on the top, back and sides and has some overspray on the shoulders likely from some good natured repair person after a neck reset. Yet, has no top cracks and no added strap buuton and no pickup added. Has the original low mass tuners and a nice gently V neck profile. A dlightlful guitar with patina. Comes with a 70’s Japanese hard case that fits well.