All Original 1951 Gibson CF-100 Sunburst
Factory order number 5745 dates to early 1951, and Gibson records show that this rare CF-100 shipped to C.A. House Music in Ohio on March 31, 1951. Gibson introduced the CF-100 in 1950 as an LG size flat top with a Florentine cutaway and deluxe inlays. This vintage Gibson flat top was previously owned by a professional recording artist, and includes the original chipboard case and tooled leather guitar strap.
Our inspection revealed an all original guitar with no previous repair work. Our luthier performed a neck reset and cleanly repaired two short top cracks. 12th fret string action now measures a comfortable 5/64″ on the high e string and 7/64″ on the low E string. The original X bracing is intact with no loose braces and the bridge plate is original. The original Brazilian Rosewood bridge is full height and has not been shaved down. The CF-100 has become an extremely sought after vintage Gibson, with good reason: they look cool and sound great.
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All instruments are carefully packed in new, high strength shipping cartons. Amplifiers ship in double wall boxes with rigid foam support. Packing material is carefully placed to cushion impact and provide crush resistance. Each shipment is fully insured against loss or damage through Heritage Musical Instrument Insurance Co. Boxes are unmarked for security with signature required. For most domestic shipments, we use FedEx 2 day service. If you prefer another carrier or require overnight delivery, contact us to discuss the options. We can also arrange hold for pickup at your local FedEx location.
LIMITED WARRANTY: For your peace of mind, Original Vintage Guitars, LLC (“we,” “us” or “our”) offers the Buyer (“you” or “your”) a 48-hour approval period on all instruments shipped within the USA. From the time of delivery, you have 48 hours in which to inspect the instrument and verify its condition to your satisfaction. If your expectations are not met, notify us by e-mail within the 48-hour approval period and we will authorize a return. Return shipping and insurance costs are your responsibility. The instrument must be returned to us unmodified, in the same condition it was received. Your failure to notify us within the 48-hour approval period window constitutes full and final acceptance of the instrument “as-is, where-is.” In person purchases are final. Sales within the state of Florida are subject to state and county sales tax. For vintage amplifiers, if a speaker cone or tube is damaged in transit, we will arrange for and cover the cost of speaker reconing and replace broken tubes with like parts. Refunds will be issued to the original payment method or by check at our sole discretion, less any payment fees or shipping costs. In no event are we liable for consequential or special damages or for transportation, installation, adjustment or other expenses which may arise in conjunction with the instruments or parts. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY MADE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.