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1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.
1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.

1853 James Ashborn Style 2 guitar In good condition with original coffin case.

$ 1108.8

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Type: Acoustic Guitar
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Body Type: Parlor
  • Model: Style 2
  • Condition: Guitar is in good condition. It has repaired cracks on the back and one repaired top crack. I had the luthier that patched the cracks make a compensated saddle to make the intonation correct. It has the original bridge. Original tuners made by James Ashborn.
  • Number of Frets: 19
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Model Year: 1853
  • Body Color: Brown
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Body Material: Brazilian Rosewood
  • Series: 2
  • Brand: James Ashborn
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • String Configuration: 6 String
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Handedness: Right-Handed

    Description

    James Ashborn Style 2 parlor guitar built for sale by Firth Pond Company in New York.  It is serial number 2337 which I believe makes it's build date in 1853.  When I got it it had cracks in the back and one small one on top.  The back cracks were too large to pull back together, so my luthier friend took a piece of brazilian rosewood and sanded it to dust and used it with hide glue to fill and cleat the cracks.  He then refinished the back and sides and compensated the saddle to make the intonation better.  It has the original bridge and tuners.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0dFiYmBNsg is a link to a video of my friend fingerpicking this guitar for a sound sample.