Travis Bean TB 1000 S 1978 Koa

10-1838  Vintage 1978 Travis Bean TB-1000S Standard electric guitar == Serial number 1391 -- "Sansui" knobs, 1 5/8 body thickness, Grover tuners == VG+ to Excellent condition but has a Natural refinish, nicely done -- sadly it was the very rare Red! -- original red is still visible in the control cavity so a return to red would be a legitimate restoration (also TB database states it's a Natural refin after factory Red) -- or leave it Natural as it has a very striking non-bookmatched 2-piece Koa body == Action is 5/64" at 12th fret low E and 1/16" high E -- nut width is a hair over 1 5/8", thickness at first fret about 27/32", medium chunky C profile -- almost NO fret wear and no sign frets have been leveled or crowned post-factory -- frets 99% == All original parts except the 4 control cover mounting screws, and it is missing the strap buttons == Electronics working but neither Volume pot quite cuts off, couple of solder joints don't look original == One small finish chip/flaw on back (shown) -- otherwise only light wear to the finish, some button marks on back above neck plate, other minor play wear/marks -- finish appears to be clear lacquer, it's fairly thin and softer than poly -- also Dave apparently brushed conductive silver paint in the control cavity with the controls in place == Back of neck has discolored spots (next-to-last picture, not real noticeable in natural light) -- we initially thought these were scratches but discovered that the neck back had a thin lacquer coat that was flaking (apparently done when the guitar refinished), and I stripped this off today (masking the board well, of course) -- neck is smooth, the spots are surface discoloration only == Weighs just under 10 lbs. (4.5 kg) on my postal scale == Original case in good shape with some wear, replaced "handle" strap == Shipping to USA addresses only == NOTE: TB database states fretboard popped off and was reattached -- there are no outward signs of this -- I obtained the guitar from the widow of the gentleman (David Valerie) who listed it in the database == Another NOTE: "By David Valerie" is faintly engraved on back of neck block -- this and info on the database indicates Mr. Valerie did the refinish from red to natural -- and did it to pro quality -- I didn't initially spot the refin until Ms. Valerie told me. All our instruments are accurately pictured and described. Buyers are encouraged to ask questions before placing an order. Please do not hesitate to contact the store directly.

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