1950 Gibson CF - 100 Cutaway LG - 2 Sized Acoustic Guitar, Neck Reset & Vintage Case
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Scroll down to check out all the extra photos of this extremely cool and rare 1950 CF-100. This is a first year guitar, the CF-100 was introduced in 1950 as a deluxe version of the LG-2 with a cutaway, bound fingerboard, and fancy inlays. The CF-100 had the Les Paul trapezoid fingeboard inlays before the Les Paul was introduced! Factory Order Number 5746-18 dates to 1950. Desirable early features include the rare firestripe pickguard, long saddl...e bridge, and solid sides. The 14 3/16" wide lower bout is the perfect size for comfortable playing & performing, with great upper fret access.This previous owner really loved this guitar, the top finish is heavily worn from playing. He covered up the bare wood around the pickguard with black shoe polish and a couple spots of varnish. Those flaws are clearly shown in the photos. The finish is otherwise original. The Kluson Deluxe tuners, pickguard, bridge and bridge plate are all original and intact. Includes the original case & leather strap.Plays beautifully after a recent neck reset and full refret. Action set to 5/64" (low e) and 7/64" (high E) at the 12th fret. Other repairs included regluing the bridge and the center seam - everything has been taken care of so the guitar is ready for you to enjoy.
Scroll down to check out all the extra photos of this extremely cool and rare 1950 CF-100. This is a first year guitar, the CF-100 was introduced in 1950 as a deluxe version of the LG-2 with a cutaway, bound fingerboard, and fancy inlays. The CF-100 had the Les Paul trapezoid fingeboard inlays before the Les Paul was introduced! Factory Order Number 5746-18 dates to 1950. Desirable early features include the rare firestripe pickguard, long saddl...e bridge, and solid sides. The 14 3/16" wide lower bout is the perfect size for comfortable playing & performing, with great upper fret access.This previous owner really loved this guitar, the top finish is heavily worn from playing. He covered up the bare wood around the pickguard with black shoe polish and a couple spots of varnish. Those flaws are clearly shown in the photos. The finish is otherwise original. The Kluson Deluxe tuners, pickguard, bridge and bridge plate are all original and intact. Includes the original case & leather strap.Plays beautifully after a recent neck reset and full refret. Action set to 5/64" (low e) and 7/64" (high E) at the 12th fret. Other repairs included regluing the bridge and the center seam - everything has been taken care of so the guitar is ready for you to enjoy.