Description
Lovies Guitars is Excited to offer up this Historic 1957 Gibson Byrdland Archtop Electric Guitar Venetian Cutaway with a Classic Sunburst Finish! Gibson sought to commemorate the performances and recording work of two famous players, Billy Byrd and Hank Garland. The former played with Earnest Tubb and his Texas Troubadours, and appeared regularly at the Grand Ole’ Opry with George Morgan and Little Jimmy Dickens, whose first recording on Columbia resulted in several hits. Later he worked with Johnny Horton, Webb Pierce and Leon Russell. Mr. Garland played with Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison and Patsy Cline. In 1949 Garland, at the age of 19, had a huge hit with Sugarfoot Rag. He worked with Presley from 1957 to ’61 and played on, among many other songs, “Little Sister.” He later turned his attention to jazz and played with George Shearing and Charlie Parker. Gibson then president Ted McCarty, Billy Byrd and Hank Garland worked together to produce a thin-bodied jazz guitar made from all solid wood, having a carved top and back like an L-5, being the same width as an L-5C but having a scale of only 23.5” nut to saddle.
Hand-graduated, carved top of choice close-grain spruce—arched, highly figured curly maple back with matching curly maple rims—alternate black and white ivoroid binding—three-piece curly maple neck with Gibson Adjustable Truss Rod—multiple-bound ebony fingerboard with block pearl inlays—Tune-o-matic bridge—twin, powerful pickups positioned for contrasting treble and bass response—individually adjustable pole pieces—separate tone and volume controls which can be preset—toggle switch to activate either or both pickups—gold-plated metal parts—stunning new tailpiece design—hand-bound pickguard—individual machine heads with deluxe buttons. This Fantastic instrument is in Great Shape, especially considering its over 60 years old, however, there is pickguard wear, hardware tarnish, some dimples, indents and marks on the body, a few minor chips on the top, a bit of checking on the top, some light buckle wear, a touch up at the neck heel and a few minor marks and indents on the headstock, 8.5/10. ALL Original, except for the pickguard. NO Breaks, Cracks or Repairs. Includes an Original Hard-Shell Case!!
WEIGHS in at: 6.50 lbs
.888” at the 1st fret
1.150” at the 12th fret
Nut Width: 1 5/8”
Serial: A26756
SKU: 3962
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All guitars are GUARANTEED to arrive in described condition for full refund will be issued. All guitars are fully insured and we will deal with it.
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