Airline Barney Kessel Swingmaster Natural 1960s

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Summary

Finish Details: Original

Top Material: Maple Top

Body Material: Maple Body

Body Details: Hollow body with maple top, back, and sides. The body has a securely repaired crack on the side of the lower horn.

Neck Material: Mahogany Neck

Fingerboard Material: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck Profile: Soft V

Neck Thickness (IN): 1st - 0.90" 10th - 1.00"

Fingerboard Radius: 12.00"

Nut Width: 1-5/8"

Scale Length: 25 1/2"

Neck Details: Glossy mahogany neck with bound Brazilian rosewood fingerboard and pearloid triangle inlays. The truss rod has been replaced and the fingerboard has been reattached. The neck has been refretted.

Electronics: Original single-coil pickups and wiring harness. Controls include a 4-way pickup selector and volume and tone pots for each pickup.

Pickup Measurements: Neck - 15.00kΩ Middle - 11.55kΩ Bridge - 11.44kΩ

Hardware: -truss rod cover has been removed -pickguard has been removed -roller bridge has been installed -bone nut has been installed

Weight: 7lbs 5oz

Modifications/Repairs: -truss rod has been replaced -fingerboard has been removed and reattached -neck has been refretted -bone nut has been installed -truss rod cover has been removed -pickguard has been removed -roller bridge has been installed

Case Details: Chipboard case

Cosmetic Condition: The guitar has moderate play wear. The finish has scratches and dings throughout.

Tech Notes: Plays well with medium/high action and some neck relief. The truss rod is minimally adjustable. The frets are tall and show only minor signs of play wear. The model and appointments date this instrument to the 1960's. Currently set up with 12 gauge flatwound strings.