Vintage 1963 Gibson Barney Kessel Archtop WOOD ONLY EZ - Project
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:6792683 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Brand: gibson | MPN: Does Not Apply |
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from RetroGuitarParts vintage guitars + parts. "Jazz and Archtop Specialist"
see detailed pics above - please read all the details below!!!.vintage 1963 Gibson Barney Kessel archtop WOOD ONLYEZ-project If you ever wanted an early sixties BK but couldn't afford 4500 - 6500 price tags, here's an opportunity to get a fantastic player with really great looks!1963 Gibson Barney Kessel woo...d-only project shell....withalmost-new SKB 20 hard case. Perfect fitin this awesome case! This is a stunning'63 Barney Kessel Regular body that needs nothing except adding parts! No workneeded! Vintage excellent condition! Straight neck / plays great / goodfrets!! YOWZA! This one has a pro headstock repair that is areally nice job. It has also had a refret that is a good job.If you add 150.00 in cheap parts from Allparts you will havean amazing vintage player!!! My repeat customersknow that I know quality in archtop projects...this is a winner! I have awebsite devoted to the BK models from early 60's...they are fab jazz players.The headstock is now joined with a scarf joint. This is no big deal.....major builders suchas Mark Campellone join their headstocks in this manner to add strength. This is a really nice job....you can feel itjust the tiniest bit....it is visible but the stinger paint job looks great ontop of it. Again, it is a pro job andpresents no issue. The neck has been refinned most of the way up and looksreally good."Microscopic" evidence of possible neck reset and fret job.It is a good job.The body retains really good color and gloss and has alot ofchecking throughout....fantastic vintage look. It's bright and has good flame and a good retro look. It will make areally nice player when you add the parts of your choice. Flame in the back isREALLY stunning. Spruce top is desirableand adds a really warm tone. You can 'make' a great vintage player for afraction of what a complete one costs today. Structurally solid.Fret job is excellent. You shouldn't have to do much except add parts. Maybe do a light fret level to suit yourtaste. Neck looks good siting down fromthe headstock. Angle/set is correct.Really a solid nice shell to build your dream jazz guitarfor small money.A strap button holehas been added in a good location on the heel. The strap button is a vintageLes Paul TV or Junior type in black plastic...looks good! Tuner holes areoriginal kluson holes!!!!The neck profile is a desirable ‘wide flat’ of the early60s, and the nut is 1 and 11/16ths…nice and wide. A neck profile anyone couldlove!Spruce top....wide-flat neck profile....excellent mellowjazz voice. Serial number on theoriginal orange label = 1963For ease of installation of your new parts, this body hasthe original switch grommet which is in good condition....those are impossibleto find! Ships in newishSKB20 hard archtop case which is nearmint and a perfect fit (cost 179.00). Shipping to USA 120.00 priority insured usps
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see detailed pics above - please read all the details below!!!.vintage 1963 Gibson Barney Kessel archtop WOOD ONLYEZ-project If you ever wanted an early sixties BK but couldn't afford 4500 - 6500 price tags, here's an opportunity to get a fantastic player with really great looks!1963 Gibson Barney Kessel woo...d-only project shell....withalmost-new SKB 20 hard case. Perfect fitin this awesome case! This is a stunning'63 Barney Kessel Regular body that needs nothing except adding parts! No workneeded! Vintage excellent condition! Straight neck / plays great / goodfrets!! YOWZA! This one has a pro headstock repair that is areally nice job. It has also had a refret that is a good job.If you add 150.00 in cheap parts from Allparts you will havean amazing vintage player!!! My repeat customersknow that I know quality in archtop projects...this is a winner! I have awebsite devoted to the BK models from early 60's...they are fab jazz players.The headstock is now joined with a scarf joint. This is no big deal.....major builders suchas Mark Campellone join their headstocks in this manner to add strength. This is a really nice job....you can feel itjust the tiniest bit....it is visible but the stinger paint job looks great ontop of it. Again, it is a pro job andpresents no issue. The neck has been refinned most of the way up and looksreally good."Microscopic" evidence of possible neck reset and fret job.It is a good job.The body retains really good color and gloss and has alot ofchecking throughout....fantastic vintage look. It's bright and has good flame and a good retro look. It will make areally nice player when you add the parts of your choice. Flame in the back isREALLY stunning. Spruce top is desirableand adds a really warm tone. You can 'make' a great vintage player for afraction of what a complete one costs today. Structurally solid.Fret job is excellent. You shouldn't have to do much except add parts. Maybe do a light fret level to suit yourtaste. Neck looks good siting down fromthe headstock. Angle/set is correct.Really a solid nice shell to build your dream jazz guitarfor small money.A strap button holehas been added in a good location on the heel. The strap button is a vintageLes Paul TV or Junior type in black plastic...looks good! Tuner holes areoriginal kluson holes!!!!The neck profile is a desirable ‘wide flat’ of the early60s, and the nut is 1 and 11/16ths…nice and wide. A neck profile anyone couldlove!Spruce top....wide-flat neck profile....excellent mellowjazz voice. Serial number on theoriginal orange label = 1963For ease of installation of your new parts, this body hasthe original switch grommet which is in good condition....those are impossibleto find! Ships in newishSKB20 hard archtop case which is nearmint and a perfect fit (cost 179.00). Shipping to USA 120.00 priority insured usps
00387
