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When this Spartan was played in a local Toronto big band, the other musicians said to turn down the volume on the amp. As you can see there is no pickup on this blond 61 year old beauty.
I bought this New York-built Epiphone from Gruhn Guitars in Nashville. It was part of Garry Tallent's guitar collection. Garry, of course, is Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band's long-time bassist who is known for acquiring some mighty fine instruments over the years. This guitar comes with documentation: a personally hand-signed certificate from Gruhn Guitars with pics of the front and back and the serial number, 56059 and my bill of sale from Gruhn Guitars.
The playing action, tone quality and volume on this 1947 Spartan is exceptional. All solid woods of course with hand-carved maple back and sides and a hand-carved top. No case.
- 25 1/2" string scale
- 16 1/4" wide lower belly
- 12" upper bout
- 3 1/4" deep
- original machines
- looks to be original pickguard
- no cracks
- excellent playing action
- very soft V shape neck
- some play wear, mostly on bass side upper bout
Shipping within North America will be $100 and $245 to most of Europe, $300 to Italy. No shipping to Russia. Payment within 3 days. No bidders with less than 5 feedback. No wire transfers. No shipping to 3rd parties.
On 20-Nov-08 at 10:00:57 EST, seller added the following information:****I have revised the listing to allow bidders from Japan****
On 21-Nov-08 at 20:14:53 EST, seller added the following information:****Australian bidders are welcome - actual shipping by air is a hefty $350 U.S. ****
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