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Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body

Comins Chester Ave 17" 1996 , Natural

$8,000.00

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Specs
InstrumentHollow and Semi-Hollow Body
BrandComins
ModelChester Ave 17"
FinishNatural
SKUGE3297-A
HandednessRight
Made In Year1996
Body MaterialAdirondack Spruce/Maple
Neck/FingerboardMaple/Ebony
TunersOriginal
Weight6.0 lbs
Scale Length25"
Nut Width1.762"
Neck ProfileC
Neck Depth0.769" - 0.929"
Radius12"
ElectronicsKent Armstrong humbucker
Pickup Impedance8.0k
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)N
CaseOHSC
Modifications/RepairsTop crack repaired on bass side of fingerboard extension, finish touch-up, partial binding re-glue near nut
Description

This 1996 Comins Chester Avenue 17" is a superbly crafted archtop from renowned luthier Bill Comins, featuring a hand-carved Adirondack spruce top, flamed maple back and sides, and a graceful Venetian cutaway. Elegant details like the ebony fingerboard, pearloid inlays, and floating humbucker highlight its refined aesthetic and tonal versatility—delivering rich acoustic resonance and smooth, articulate amplification. This example has undergone a few expertly executed repairs, outlined in the Specs tab. Includes the original hardshell case.

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