Description
Description: 1930s Vintage Gibson Roy Smeck Stage De Luxe Acoustic Hawaiian Guitar
Condition: Very good overall! This is a beautiful sounding very rare guitar in exceptional condition for its age. This is an original rounded neck guitar, not a conversion model! There is one repaired crack between the upper and lower bass side bouts on the side of the guitar (see photos). The repair is holding together fine. Various surface scratches, nicks dings and dents throughout the instrument. There is consistent weather checking throughout the guitar and a gorgeous patina on the binding giving this guitar an awesome vintage vibe and character! One tuner gear was replaced as the original was chewed up. It now functions properly (see photos). Neck is very straight. Aside from the crack there are no other structural issues or repairs. All parts are in perfect working condition.
Body: Deep double-bound body with sloped shoulders in vintage sunburst finish. Solid spruce top with mahogany back and sides, rosewood bridge with ivoroid saddle and three inlaid rings around the sound hole. Lower bout: 16” wide x 4.5” deep. Upper bout: 11 3/8” wide x 4 3/8” deep.
Neck: Rounded “V” shaped mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard, pearloid dot inlays, painted white frets and a 2 1/8” nut. Vintage 3-on-a-strip nickel open-gear tuners with ivoroid buttons. 24 ¾” scale length.
Playability/Sound: This is a gorgeous sounding acoustic Hawaiian guitar. The body size and depth creates a very full, rich tone. The original rounded neck makes this a very rare, highly sought after model! This guitar can comfortably be played in the player’s lap or upright like a normal guitar.
Case: Includes vintage chipboard case.
