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1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.

$ 1108.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Brand: James Ashborn
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Body Type: Parlor
  • Model: Style 2
  • Model Year: 1853
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Type: Acoustic Guitar
  • Number of Frets: 19
  • String Configuration: 6 String
  • Condition: Guitar is in good condition. It has repaired cracks on the back and one repaired top crack. I had the luthier that patched the cracks make a compensated saddle to make the intonation correct. It has the original bridge. Original tuners made by James Ashborn.
  • Handedness: Right-Handed
  • Body Color: Brown
  • Body Material: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Series: 2
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

    Description

    James Ashborn Style 2 parlor guitar built for sale by Firth Pond Company in New York.  It is serial number 2337 which I believe makes it's build date in 1853.  When I got it it had cracks in the back and one small one on top.  The back cracks were too large to pull back together, so my luthier friend took a piece of brazilian rosewood and sanded it to dust and used it with hide glue to fill and cleat the cracks.  He then refinished the back and sides and compensated the saddle to make the intonation better.  It has the original bridge and tuners.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0dFiYmBNsg is a link to a video of my friend fingerpicking this guitar for a sound sample.