Gibson Country Western Owned by Nathaniel Rateliff 1957, Natural

$6,000.00

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Specs


Instrument	Dreadnought
Brand	Gibson
Model	Country Western
Finish	Natural
SKU	GF10801-A
Handedness	Right
Made In Year	1957
Top	Sitka Spruce
Back and Sides	Mahogany
Neck/Fingerboard	Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge Material	Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners	Replacement Vintage Kluson Double Line Tuners
Neck Profile	C
Neck Depth	0.886" - 0.975"
Scale Length	24.75"
Radius	12"
Nut Width	1.700"
String Spacing at Saddle	2.165"
Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N)	Y
Electronics	L.R. Baggs Anthem
Case	70s hard shell case
Modifications/Repairs	Headstock crack repair, replacement double line Klusons (evidence of Grovers previously installed), shimmed nylon nut, refret, neck reset, strap button added to heel, bridge reglue, bone saddle, oversized celluloid pickguard (2 playwear holes), LR Baggs Anthem installed, 4 reglued back cracks, light finish touch up overspray, top reglued to bottom rim with finish touch up, lower bout bass side crack/chip with clear overspray, overspray over significant buckle rash playerwear, strap button hole doweled, maple plugs on bridge plate

Description

This 1957 Gibson Country Western is a player grade piece with stunning vintage character and warm vintage tone. It's undergone a laundry lists of repair to keep it in shape (the full list is available on our specs tab), but now presents as fully stable. The most notable cosmetic modification is the oversized pickguard installed with a flower decal that has been picked through.

Includes 70s hard shell case.