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1936 Gibson Recording King Wards M-5 L-5 vintage guitar NEAR MINT SUPER FLAMED!!
Estimated price for orientation: 1 995 $
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INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING, BUYING OR MAKING OFFERS!!!!Up for a buy it now or best offer has to be one of the finest 1936 Gibson Recording King archtops on the planet. I think this is a Model 5, but correct me if I am wrong. The FON # in the treble side F hold is black ink stamped 893B with #17 in red pen, dating it to 1936. The wards decal is visable thru the bass side F hole. This one is in absolutely amazing condition, Exc+++ to near mint vintage condition! The finish is beautiful, and the pictures really do not do this guitar justice. It also was made with some stunning maple, like what you would see on the highest end Gibson models!!! The guitar is in absolutely perfect playing condition, straight neck, perfect neck angle (with lots of room to lower the bridge), like new frets, like new Brazilian fingerboard, nearly like new original finish (minus a few minor marks here and there, like new original Grovers, basically looks like a 1 year old guitar, not an 81 year old guitar!!! Super cool multi ply and checkered binding everywhere, including the neck!!!! The guitar plays and sounds amazing, zero neck issues at all. The sound is very complex, loud and punchy, with excellent sustain, what you would expect from a higher end Gibson from their golden era of archtops, as this guitar does feature a hand carved Adirondack red
spruce top. The guitar comes in its original case, which is totally solid, and has done a wonderful job of preserving this guitar!!! I also have the matching banjo (see last pic), from the same original owners estate, on another ebay listing, these are a very cool matching set, and I would love to see them stay together as they have been for the last 81 years!!! SHIPPING WILL BE CHEAPER THAN POSTED THE CLOSER YOU LIVE TO NY!!! Thanks, and PLEASE call with any questions!!!! Rob 315 298 6797. Please look at all the pics as they are part of the description, and ask any questions you may have PRIOR TO BIDDING!!!!!!. If you need to see more pics, let me know of what. Shipping will always be combined when possible! International bidders MUST contact me first prior to bidding, or I will cancel or not entertain any offers. Please call if you want to discuss this in person, thanks, Rob 315 298 6797. Please check out my other auctions for more vintage guitars, banjos and parts.CHECK OUT THE OTHER COOL AND RARE GUITARS I ALSO HAVE LISTED ON EBAY!!!!INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING, BUYING OR MAKING OFFERS!!!! BIDDERS WITH LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS MUST CONTACT ME PRIOR TO LEAVING A BID, OTHERWISE I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID. All items are accurately described, therefore no returns are excepted. Payment to be made within 3 days. Shipments will be made within 3 days of monies clearing via USPS. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. No zero or bidders w/ less than a 98% rating will be considered w/out contacting me first. Should any damage happen during shipping, buyer agrees to provide photographs of all packaging and damage. Insurance claims will be handled as quickly as possible via USPS.
Description
INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING, BUYING OR MAKING OFFERS!!!!Up for a buy it now or best offer has to be one of the finest 1936 Gibson Recording King archtops on the planet. I think this is a Model 5, but correct me if I am wrong. The FON # in the treble side F hold is black ink stamped 893B with #17 in red pen, dating it to 1936. The wards decal is visable thru the bass side F hole. This one is in absolutely amazing condition, Exc+++ to near mint vintage condition! The finish is beautiful, and the pictures really do not do this guitar justice. It also was made with some stunning maple, like what you would see on the highest end Gibson models!!! The guitar is in absolutely perfect playing condition, straight neck, perfect neck angle (with lots of room to lower the bridge), like new frets, like new Brazilian fingerboard, nearly like new original finish (minus a few minor marks here and there, like new original Grovers, basically looks like a 1 year old guitar, not an 81 year old guitar!!! Super cool multi ply and checkered binding everywhere, including the neck!!!! The guitar plays and sounds amazing, zero neck issues at all. The sound is very complex, loud and punchy, with excellent sustain, what you would expect from a higher end Gibson from their golden era of archtops, as this guitar does feature a hand carved Adirondack red
spruce top. The guitar comes in its original case, which is totally solid, and has done a wonderful job of preserving this guitar!!! I also have the matching banjo (see last pic), from the same original owners estate, on another ebay listing, these are a very cool matching set, and I would love to see them stay together as they have been for the last 81 years!!! SHIPPING WILL BE CHEAPER THAN POSTED THE CLOSER YOU LIVE TO NY!!! Thanks, and PLEASE call with any questions!!!! Rob 315 298 6797. Please look at all the pics as they are part of the description, and ask any questions you may have PRIOR TO BIDDING!!!!!!. If you need to see more pics, let me know of what. Shipping will always be combined when possible! International bidders MUST contact me first prior to bidding, or I will cancel or not entertain any offers. Please call if you want to discuss this in person, thanks, Rob 315 298 6797. Please check out my other auctions for more vintage guitars, banjos and parts.CHECK OUT THE OTHER COOL AND RARE GUITARS I ALSO HAVE LISTED ON EBAY!!!!INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING, BUYING OR MAKING OFFERS!!!! BIDDERS WITH LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS MUST CONTACT ME PRIOR TO LEAVING A BID, OTHERWISE I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID. All items are accurately described, therefore no returns are excepted. Payment to be made within 3 days. Shipments will be made within 3 days of monies clearing via USPS. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. No zero or bidders w/ less than a 98% rating will be considered w/out contacting me first. Should any damage happen during shipping, buyer agrees to provide photographs of all packaging and damage. Insurance claims will be handled as quickly as possible via USPS.
spruce top. The guitar comes in its original case, which is totally solid, and has done a wonderful job of preserving this guitar!!! I also have the matching banjo (see last pic), from the same original owners estate, on another ebay listing, these are a very cool matching set, and I would love to see them stay together as they have been for the last 81 years!!! SHIPPING WILL BE CHEAPER THAN POSTED THE CLOSER YOU LIVE TO NY!!! Thanks, and PLEASE call with any questions!!!! Rob 315 298 6797. Please look at all the pics as they are part of the description, and ask any questions you may have PRIOR TO BIDDING!!!!!!. If you need to see more pics, let me know of what. Shipping will always be combined when possible! International bidders MUST contact me first prior to bidding, or I will cancel or not entertain any offers. Please call if you want to discuss this in person, thanks, Rob 315 298 6797. Please check out my other auctions for more vintage guitars, banjos and parts.CHECK OUT THE OTHER COOL AND RARE GUITARS I ALSO HAVE LISTED ON EBAY!!!!INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST CONTACT ME FIRST PRIOR TO BIDDING, BUYING OR MAKING OFFERS!!!! BIDDERS WITH LESS THAN 10 POSITIVE FEEDBACKS MUST CONTACT ME PRIOR TO LEAVING A BID, OTHERWISE I WILL CANCEL YOUR BID. All items are accurately described, therefore no returns are excepted. Payment to be made within 3 days. Shipments will be made within 3 days of monies clearing via USPS. Buyer to pay all shipping costs. No zero or bidders w/ less than a 98% rating will be considered w/out contacting me first. Should any damage happen during shipping, buyer agrees to provide photographs of all packaging and damage. Insurance claims will be handled as quickly as possible via USPS.