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c. 1965/66 AIRLINE JETSON SOLIDBODY GUITAR - VERY RARE!!
Estimated price for orientation: 699 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: AIRLINE Dexterity: Right-Handed Body Color: Sunburst Body Material: Solid Wood Body Type: Solid Model Year: C. 1965 Model: JETSONS Size: Full Size String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Year: c. 1965-66Make: AirlineModel: Jetsons SolidbodyColor: SunburstCondition: Very GoodWeight on my scale: about 7.5 poundsCase: Newer Padded Gig BagHere is a wonderful oddity; an original 1966 Airline “Jetsons” Model SOLIDBODY six-string! I am clearing things out of my studio – just have too many cool things that don’t get used much, and so should find new homes where they will get the attention that they deserve!I don’t really have a lot of information about this guitar – it seems fairly hard to find any. I have seen this referred to as either a “Jetsons” model, or a “Jetsons” style Town and Country. Not sure which is correct, but you can see from the pictures what I’m talking about.Every picture I’ve seen of these shows them with a large black plastic cover screwed onto the back, which covers up a bunch of very large holes designed to reduce weight. This on has neither the plate, not the holes, and never did. It’s not exactly light, but not heavy either – according to my scale (see pic), it weighs about 7.5 pounds. Feels about like a medium-light Stratocaster.The pickup and electronics are all original, and this guitar screams! These pickups look like humbuckers, but are actually single coils under large “humbucker” covers. This thing sounds more like a really great P-90, which is to say it sounds GREAT.Really not much else to say about the other than its in good shape with some honest players’ wear, and has a nice chunky neck that is straight and true. Two things to mention: this guitar had really worn out frets, and so has been professionally re-fretted with nice vintage-style tall/narrow fretwire, and has not really been played much since. BASICALLY, THE FRETS ARE BRAND NEW WITH NO WEAR, AND SO HAVE A WHOLE LIFETIME AHEAD OF THEM. Also, the tuners were shot and have been replaced with new, correct Kluson replacements.THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET A WHITE-STRIPES-STYLE AIRLINE THAT WAILS FOR A REASONABLE PRICE!As I said, it is difficult to find any information on these, so if you guys out there know anything, please feel free to enlighten me!The fine print:MUST RECEIVE PAYMENT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE AUCTION’S COMPLETION; BUYER PAYS ACTUAL SHIPPING FROM ANCHORAGE, AK VIA EITHER USPS PRIORITY OR USPS EXPRESS MAIL (BUYER’S CHOICE). Please contact me during the auction is you would like a shipping quote for both methods. I only ship via USPS because FedEx and UPS are typically at least twice the price from Alaska. I have shipped many, many guitars using USPS; I pack them VERY well and have never had any issues whatsoever.ITEM IS SOLD AS-IS; please contact me if you want any additional information, I am happy to answer questions and take specific pictures!
Description
| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | AIRLINE |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | Body Color: | Sunburst |
| Body Material: | Solid Wood | Body Type: | Solid |
| Model Year: | C. 1965 | Model: | JETSONS |
| Size: | Full Size | String Configuration: | 6 String |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
Year: c. 1965-66Make: AirlineModel: Jetsons SolidbodyColor: SunburstCondition: Very GoodWeight on my scale: about 7.5 poundsCase: Newer Padded Gig BagHere is a wonderful oddity; an original 1966 Airline “Jetsons” Model SOLIDBODY six-string! I am clearing things out of my studio – just have too many cool things that don’t get used much, and so should find new homes where they will get the attention that they deserve!I don’t really have a lot of information about this guitar – it seems fairly hard to find any. I have seen this referred to as either a “Jetsons” model, or a “Jetsons” style Town and Country. Not sure which is correct, but you can see from the pictures what I’m talking about.Every picture I’ve seen of these shows them with a large black plastic cover screwed onto the back, which covers up a bunch of very large holes designed to reduce weight. This on has neither the plate, not the holes, and never did. It’s not exactly light, but not heavy either – according to my scale (see pic), it weighs about 7.5 pounds. Feels about like a medium-light Stratocaster.The pickup and electronics are all original, and this guitar screams! These pickups look like humbuckers, but are actually single coils under large “humbucker” covers. This thing sounds more like a really great P-90, which is to say it sounds GREAT.Really not much else to say about the other than its in good shape with some honest players’ wear, and has a nice chunky neck that is straight and true. Two things to mention: this guitar had really worn out frets, and so has been professionally re-fretted with nice vintage-style tall/narrow fretwire, and has not really been played much since. BASICALLY, THE FRETS ARE BRAND NEW WITH NO WEAR, AND SO HAVE A WHOLE LIFETIME AHEAD OF THEM. Also, the tuners were shot and have been replaced with new, correct Kluson replacements.THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO GET A WHITE-STRIPES-STYLE AIRLINE THAT WAILS FOR A REASONABLE PRICE!As I said, it is difficult to find any information on these, so if you guys out there know anything, please feel free to enlighten me!The fine print:MUST RECEIVE PAYMENT WITHIN 48 HOURS OF THE AUCTION’S COMPLETION; BUYER PAYS ACTUAL SHIPPING FROM ANCHORAGE, AK VIA EITHER USPS PRIORITY OR USPS EXPRESS MAIL (BUYER’S CHOICE). Please contact me during the auction is you would like a shipping quote for both methods. I only ship via USPS because FedEx and UPS are typically at least twice the price from Alaska. I have shipped many, many guitars using USPS; I pack them VERY well and have never had any issues whatsoever.ITEM IS SOLD AS-IS; please contact me if you want any additional information, I am happy to answer questions and take specific pictures!