1925 Oscar Schmidt Stella Concert

$495.00

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  • Year: 1925 (Circa)
  • Manufacturer: Oscar Schmidt Stella
  • Model: Concert
  • Case: Soft
  • Color: Brown sunburst
  • Condition: Good
  • Description: A rough-and-tumble example of the iconic Stella guitar..although it has the 'Road Warrior' mojo, this little Stella is in remarkably good, original condition (only the bridge pins are replacements). Lots of 'life experience', but solid. Likely dating to the mid-20s, this is an all birch example with 'Stella' pressed into the headstock. A 'decalcomania' ring adorns the sound hole and the back center strip. The neck was recently reset; the neck is straight with the action at ~ 7/64". A crack was glued on the top, and one on the side. Several brace tips were reglued as was the original bridge (all with hot hide glue). Some sections of the top/back/sides junctures were open and reglued. Frets were leveled and dressed. Width of body is 13 1/4"; scale length is 24 3/4"; width at nut is 1 3/4" and at the saddle 2 1/8". The guitar plays very well and the 'v' neck is comfortable in the hand. The sound of this particular Stella is exceptional when compared to others of its type..the notes ring clearly, with great sustain and projection. A great guitar for both fingerpicking and slide. Currentlyl on HOLD