Gibson CF-100E 1954, Gold

This 1954 Gibson CF-100E in is a left-handed example of a rarely seen model, combining a flat-top acoustic body with a factory-installed pickup, and finished in all gold. The spruce top and mahogany back and sides offer a dry, direct response with a clear midrange, while the electric component adds a distinct, focused signal. It has undergone a handful of repairs and updates over time, including replacement tuners, a reglued bridge, and two reglued back braces. Two larger cracks on the back have been repaired, and there is electrical tape present on portions of the wiring. Cosmetically, it remains relatively clean for its age, with finish checking throughout and some chipping above the bridge, along with visible signs of the repaired cracks.

Left-handed examples of the CF-100E are seldom encountered, and this one carries a notably uncommon configuration within an already limited model run. 

Includes vintage brown hard shell case. Top: Spruce Back and Sides: Mahogany Neck/Fingerboard: Mahogany/Brazilian Rosewood Bridge Material: Brazilian Rosewood Tuners: Replacement 3-on-a-plate style Radius: 12" Neck Profile: C Neck Depth: 0.926" - 0.996" Scale Length: 24.75" Nut Width: 1.715" String Spacing at Saddle: 2.135" Contains Brazilian Rosewood (Y/N): Y Electronics: Original Case: Vintage brown Gibson hard shell case (Green interior) Modifications/Repairs: Replacement tuners, two large repaired cracks on the back, bridge reglue, two back braces reglued, electrical tape added to wiring Condition Notes: Pretty clean for its age, checking throughout, chipping above bridge, repaired back cracks