Seattle, WA, United States
About this listing
Up for sale, a 1964 Gibson F-25 Folksinger in excellent, 100% original condition, complete with a hardshell case. Offering the same slope shoulder body design, 14 1/4" lower bout width, and X-braced construction as the LG-3, the Folksinger was designed to bridge the gap between the ergonomics of a classical guitar neck and the tonal response of a steel string instrument.Ideal for fingerpicking, the Folksinger boasts 12 frets clear of the body with a 24 3/4" scale length and full 2" wide nut. The tonewoods include a spruce top, Honduran mahogany back and sides, a one-piece Honduran mahogany neck, and Brazilian rosewood fretboard and bridge with drop-in saddle, yielding a very powerful sound that belies the body size. The guitar has a bold, powerful voice, due in large part to the 12 fret body joint and X-braced construction. The bass register is rich and defined, with sparkling, punchy trebles and a very balanced string-to-string response. This F-25 Folksinger weighs 4lbs 2oz, professionally setup here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar with 12-53 bronze strings and easy-playing action.Neck Specs:Wood: Honduran mahogany Shape: Slender D, measuring .810” 1st fret, .980” 9th fretFretboard: Brazilian rosewood, dot inlayFrets: Medium jumbo, faint wear favoring the plain strings on frets 1-5Scale Length: 24 ¾”Nut: 2”, boneTuners: Kluson Deluxe single lineSerialization: Six-digit stamp dates to 1964Body Specs:Wood: Spruce, Honduran mahoganyBracing: XBridge: Rosewood, drop-in saddlePlastics: White vinyl pickguardsMarquetry: Simple rosette and bindingThe instrument is crack-free, and the gloss Natural nitro lacquer finish is 100% original with no touch-up or overspray. The finish shows some requisite lacquer checking, with a small area of pick wear on the treble-side of the soundhole, and some additional minor dings and scuffs consistent with use. The gloss on the neck profile is smooth and clean.A modern black tolex hardshell case is included.
Price$2,799.99
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