Airline 1PU Sunburst 1964

Airline 1PU Sunburst 1964

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Product Details

Product Specs

Brand
Model
  • 1PU
Finish
  • Sunburst
Year
  • 1964
Categories
Body Shape
  • Double Cutaway
Body Type
  • Solid Body
Bridge/Tailpiece Type
  • Stop-Bar
Color Family
  • Brown
Finish Pattern
  • Sunburst
Fretboard Material
  • Rosewood
Neck Construction
  • Bolt-On
Number of Frets
  • 20
Number of Strings
  • 6-String
Offset Body
  • Yes
Pickup Configuration
  • S
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed

Overview

Airline guitars were manufactured by a few different makers including Valco in the '50s and '60s, and distributed through the Montgomery Ward company. While budget instruments in their time, recent use by players like Jack White has sparked an increase in interest and collectability for these guitars. Many Airlines closely resemble other Valco-made guitars including Nationals and Supros.

Years of Production: Late '50s - '60s

Body Style: Offset solidbody 

Wood Composition: Maple top on plywood back

Design Elements: Bolt-on neck, dot inlays, 1 single-coil pickup

Notable Airline Players:  David Bowie, Jack White

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