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1930s Radiotone Archtop guitar model 7812 with hard case
Estimated price for orientation: 995 $
Category: Acoustic Guitars
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Description Brand: Radiotone Country/Region of Manufacture: Czech Republic Soundboard Style: Archtop Exact Year: 1935
Radiotone archtop guitar 1930s vintage in excellent condition This Radiotone archtop guitar is the 7812 Model. Like many 1930s guitars, it was based on the Gibson L5. Radiotone, Avalon and Coletti guitars were all made in the mid to late 1930’s in a place called Schönbach in the Czech Republic. I have an Avalon that looks very similar to this one. This guitar is presented in beautiful condition. It does not have any splits or dings. The neck does show some slight warp, but that’s to be expected for a guitar that’s this age. I have shown an image of the action measurement at the 12th Fret. It shows approximately 3.5mm. It’s still very playable. This Radiotone archtop guitar sounds fantastic. It has a lovely depth to it, with good highs and very good sustain. The body is made from hand carved solid timbers with a Spruce top and beech sides and back. The beautiful grain shows through the two tone sunburst colour. The unbound headstock is period-correct and retains the Radiotone name and logo with inset Mother of Pearl. The Rosewood finger board is in good condition and has block Mother of Pearl inlays. The neck is bound and matches the body. The back of the neck has a lovely smooth finish. The original tuners are retained. They work well and the engraving is a work of art. On the lower bout at the back, the binding has very slightly parted from the body. This doesn’t affect play at all. The celluloid pick guard is correct and appears to be the original Overall, this is a lovely guitar. Its history is one thing, but it’s the way that it sounds that shines. Supplied with an old archtop hard case. Note: The stand in the images is not included in the sale Buy With Confidence. All items are very carefully inspected and described. Inevitably, I get asked a question that I haven't thought to include in the description. I'm happy to answer all questions about this guitar. Please ask questions Like us on Facebook and hear about our latest vintage items first. https://www.facebook.com/greatvintageitems Check out my other items on here. Offers: I will listen to sensible offers close to the asking price. However, if you would like the item sent to you, and you are outside the UK, I will need to know where you are in order to consider your offer properly. Please make it clear if your offer includes, or excludes delivery. Thanks. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THIS POSTED ABROAD, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A SHIPPING PRICE BEFORE YOU BID. Thanks. Please note any overseas buyer must pay by paypal. (I no longer ship to the Russian Federation, Africa or Israel), Please get in touch for a shipping price if your country is not listed). The shipping cost will include full insurance costs. Payment& Delivery: Cash on collection is very welcome. I will accept payment by PayPal. (if you’re in the UK and collecting in person), or by bank transfer. Mainland UK ONLY: Postage is free using second class mail. If you would like this item sent to you any other way, just let me know and I will make the arrangements. If it costs more than my chosen method, you will need to pay the additional cost. Delivery OUTSIDE mainland UK: I will charge you whatever it costs me, PLUS the insurance cost. Please ask for a specific costing on postage. As this item is second hand, NO RETURNS, thank you. If you want to come and try it out beforehand please contact me.
Description
| Brand: | Radiotone | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Czech Republic |
| Soundboard Style: | Archtop | Exact Year: | 1935 |
Radiotone archtop guitar 1930s vintage in excellent condition This Radiotone archtop guitar is the 7812 Model. Like many 1930s guitars, it was based on the Gibson L5. Radiotone, Avalon and Coletti guitars were all made in the mid to late 1930’s in a place called Schönbach in the Czech Republic. I have an Avalon that looks very similar to this one. This guitar is presented in beautiful condition. It does not have any splits or dings. The neck does show some slight warp, but that’s to be expected for a guitar that’s this age. I have shown an image of the action measurement at the 12th Fret. It shows approximately 3.5mm. It’s still very playable. This Radiotone archtop guitar sounds fantastic. It has a lovely depth to it, with good highs and very good sustain. The body is made from hand carved solid timbers with a Spruce top and beech sides and back. The beautiful grain shows through the two tone sunburst colour. The unbound headstock is period-correct and retains the Radiotone name and logo with inset Mother of Pearl. The Rosewood finger board is in good condition and has block Mother of Pearl inlays. The neck is bound and matches the body. The back of the neck has a lovely smooth finish. The original tuners are retained. They work well and the engraving is a work of art. On the lower bout at the back, the binding has very slightly parted from the body. This doesn’t affect play at all. The celluloid pick guard is correct and appears to be the original Overall, this is a lovely guitar. Its history is one thing, but it’s the way that it sounds that shines. Supplied with an old archtop hard case. Note: The stand in the images is not included in the sale Buy With Confidence. All items are very carefully inspected and described. Inevitably, I get asked a question that I haven't thought to include in the description. I'm happy to answer all questions about this guitar. Please ask questions Like us on Facebook and hear about our latest vintage items first. https://www.facebook.com/greatvintageitems Check out my other items on here. Offers: I will listen to sensible offers close to the asking price. However, if you would like the item sent to you, and you are outside the UK, I will need to know where you are in order to consider your offer properly. Please make it clear if your offer includes, or excludes delivery. Thanks. IF YOU WISH TO HAVE THIS POSTED ABROAD, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR A SHIPPING PRICE BEFORE YOU BID. Thanks. Please note any overseas buyer must pay by paypal. (I no longer ship to the Russian Federation, Africa or Israel), Please get in touch for a shipping price if your country is not listed). The shipping cost will include full insurance costs. Payment& Delivery: Cash on collection is very welcome. I will accept payment by PayPal. (if you’re in the UK and collecting in person), or by bank transfer. Mainland UK ONLY: Postage is free using second class mail. If you would like this item sent to you any other way, just let me know and I will make the arrangements. If it costs more than my chosen method, you will need to pay the additional cost. Delivery OUTSIDE mainland UK: I will charge you whatever it costs me, PLUS the insurance cost. Please ask for a specific costing on postage. As this item is second hand, NO RETURNS, thank you. If you want to come and try it out beforehand please contact me.