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Gibson / 1936 Roy Smeck Radio Grande Conversion

"The Signature Model of Roy Smeck, Known as the Magician of Strings"

Roy Smeck is a master of a variety of stringed instruments, including banjo, mandolin, ukulele, and guitar.
The Radio Grande features a square-shouldered body and a 12-fret joint.
This guitar was produced over a five-year period, from 1934 to 1939, and is a reflection of Roy's dedication to playing Hawaiian, jazz, and blues music.

Round Shoulders with 12-fret Joint

The round-shouldered body, reminiscent of a J-45, is crafted from spruce. This nearly 90-year-old guitar exudes a dignified look with scratches, dents, and weather-checking, evidence of countless performances.

The pickguard features a firestripe pattern.

The sides and back are made of beautiful straight-grained rosewood.

The fingerboard is made of rosewood, and the nut width is 47mm.
The inlays are shaped like petals.

The neck is made of mahogany and has a solid thickness.
However, at 47mm wide, it's not difficult to play and provides comfortable playability.
There is no adjustable truss rod.

The bridge is a rosewood reclangular bridge with short saddles.

The headstock features a white ink Gibson script logo, along with the words Roy & Smeck and Radio Grande.
Weathering and some paint peeling give this guitar a sophisticated look.

The guitar is equipped with Grover open-back tuners.

Although tuning may feel more resistant over time, this does not affect playability.

This guitar features a crisp, lively sound that can be felt when you stroke it, and the vibrations emitted from the body are also a unique feature of this instrument.
Please give it a try.

[Specifications/Included Case]
TOP: Spruce
BACK/SIDES: Rosewood
FINGERBOARD/BRIDGE: Rosewood
NECK: Mahogany
NUT WIDTH: 47mm
SCALE: 646mm
CASE: Original Hard Shell Case

[Condition]
- There are minor scratches and dents from use, but it is in excellent condition considering its age.
- There is no buzzing or clogging in the sound, and it plays in excellent condition.
- String height at the 12th fret: 2.6mm on the 6th string, 2.0mm on the 1st string
- Saddle overhang: Approximately 1.5mm-2.5mm
- The 2nd string tuning machine has been replaced.
- There are three crack repairs: one on the center right side of the back of the body, one on the lower right side of the back of the body, and one on the narrow side of the right side of the body.
- Over-lacquer on the sides and back of the body.

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