Model "1655" is the reincarnation of the "Record" flagship model by Musima.The deck is made from three-layer beech plywood (with the front side of the upper layer of maple, glued of two sheets of the center line), reinforced by two diverging spring spruce. Solid beech neck is attached with two screws. 21 plus a zero fret, rosewood fret-board. Mensure is 640 mm.This is a quite early modification, that was build in early 60's. In support of this conclusion is confirmed by the fact that this instance headstock veneered by rosewood, not mahogany, as well as a rare painting is not a traditional cherry, but yellow-brown bёrst.
This model is equipped with a spring vibrato, typical for German guitars. Unfastened bridge is made of painted beech wood, it allows you to adjust the height of the strings.The scheme consists of two Simeto singles in metal housing with trimmers, variton-selector with four positions (rhythm, solo banjo and Shearing), and two volume controls (upper works only in the "rhythm" mode).In terms of ergonomics, 1655 is a classic archtop, sufficiently thin and light, with a good balance and a fairly high set neck. Due to lower deck thickness compared to 1657, this guitar sounds more gently and delicately, but the flip side of the coin is less mechanical reliability and a penchant for charging is at a high volume. In general, the guitar owns a clean sound and is perfect for light rock&roll or Jazz.