Vintage Selmer Combo 8453 Nylon String Guitar Made in USA

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Vintage Selmer Combo 8453 Nylon String Guitar Made in USA

Location:

Lynchburg, VA

Description:

This guitar was made in Indiana in the 1960s or early 1970s. The original plastic nut and saddle were replaced with bone on 12/8/23. Action is 3.5 mm at the 12th fret on the low E (6th string) and 2.5 mm on the high E (1st string). Fortunately this guitar has only ever been strung with nylon strings as specified on a sticker in the sound hole. The body is not deformed and the neck is straight. The fretboard is in great condition as well so this guitar was also likely never played much. The fret wires were leveled, crowned and polished on 12/8/23. The tuner cylinders are original, steel, and work well. Unlike plastic cylinders on tuners, these won't break due to age.The top, as seen in one of the photos, is solid spruce. The back and sides have striking patina as the finish has held up well. There is a fair amount of figure in the wood.New nylon strings are currently being tuned frequently so they won't require much break-in time by the next owner. While the strings are new, they are a budget string and a better quality string will help this guitar reach is full potential.Very light wear including scratches and scuffs. No dents and no cracks. Interior ladder bracing was done cleanly with little glue slop.The neck is surprisingly thin and more of a D shape than a C shape.New Wayfinder by Gator light duty gig bag and a budget clip-on tuner are included.Action at the 12th fret: 3.5 mm on low E (6th string) and 2.5 mm on the high E (1st string)Overall length 38 5/8 inches, 980 mmWider bout 14 5/8 inches, 372 mmNarrower bout 10 3/4 inches, 283 mmScale length 25 5/16 inches, 643 mmNut width 2 inches, 50 mmSolid spruce top

Category:

Guitars

Posted:

December 11 2023 on Americanlisted