Here we have another crazy cool Stella Sundale from the 1950s. These Stella Sundales are very similar to the Harmony Caribbean guitars but without the metal strip body trim. Harmony Guitar Company bought the Stella brand from Oscar Schmidt in the 1940s so that makes sense. Interestingly, you can see the faint outline of the Caribbean logo beneath the Stella Sundale logo on the headstock of this guitar. The condition of this guitar is good with moderate playwear and fairly high but playable action (9/64 bass side, 8/64 treble side).
Basic Specs: Brass 3-on-a-plate tuners with a replaced high E-string tuner. 1 3/4 inch Bone nut. Hardwood neck (Poplar?) with a 24 inch scale. Neck is straight and the depth is .85 inches at the first fret and 1.06 inches at the twelfth fret. Stained Fruitwood fingerboard with 18 brass frets. Painted wood bridge and stamped tailpiece. No trussrod.
Two-tone red and cream painted body with cream painted top binding. Comes with a somewhat ratty, possibly original, chipboard case.
DETAILS
Year: 1950s
Make: Stella
Model: Sundale
Color: Coral and Cream
Serial: 1925H907
Case: Old Chipboard Case
Weight: 3 pounds 8 ounces
Condition: Good (playable but with fairly high action)
Modifications: Replaced high E-string tuner shaft and gear; Bone nut added
Comments: These guitars are just so cool, we can't get enough of them.