Custom hand-made cutaway archtop acoustic guitar branded "ARTIST" on the lower soundboard bout. N.p., n.d. Approx. 41 1/2 in. x 16 1/4 x 5 1/2 in.

The guitar, itself in the style of German manufacturer Klira, features a cherry sunburst-finished spruce top with bound f-holes, maple back and sides, and a multi-laminate neck, and is outfitted with an intricate Art Deco pearloid headstock veneer, open-gear tuners with carved ivoroid buttons, an ebony fingerboard with diagonal-stripe block inlays, an adjustable wood bridge, and a trapeze tailpiece. Accompanied by a plush-lined hard shell case.

Note: This lot cannot be packaged and shipped in-house. Successful bidders winning items marked as being packaged and shipped by a third-party service are responsible for paying the third party directly. We are happy to offer complimentary drop-off service to local third-party packing/shipping companies in Columbus, Ohio.

[Musicians, Music History, Rock and Roll, Rock 'n' Roll]

Very Good. Well-preserved with light surface handling wear, minor lacquer checking, and superficial finish marks consistent with gentle play. Neck, body, and binding remain structurally sound with excellent neck alignment.