This vintage 1934 Gibson Roy Smeck begs to be played, and you can hear the decades of blues underneath your fingertips. In a word, it’s raucous. The neck is sturdy and warm to the touch, with a low action that’s sweet on the fingers and easy on the ears, and it’s got plenty of woody bark as a strummer thanks to the remarkably lightweight combination of Spruce top and Mahogany back and sides. The body has been refinished and has some scratching, and the tuners have been replaced, but this Gibson looks so confident and well-seasoned, you know it’ll be a fun ride each time you sit down to play. This guitar is unstoppable, like an old Ford truck on its second coat of paint.
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What a powerhouse! The seasoned mahogany back and sides gives it some real warmth; blues and bluegrass players will want to try this one on for size, Fingerstyle or Flatpicked. 
This was one of my favorite eras for both Martin and Gibson guitars. This particular guitar is one that competes well with any guitar I've played from the 1930's. The deeper body gives it a rich, full sound that doesn't overwhelm the other frequencies and the "clubby" neck actually feels great in the hand. By the time you read this, it will either belong to me or will be snatched up quickly. It sounds and plays great! | Scale Length | 25.125 in |
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| Nut Width | 1.69 in |
| String Spacing | 2.31 in |
| Woods | Spruce, Mahogany |
This vintage 1934 Gibson Roy Smeck begs to be played, and you can hear the decades of blues underneath your fingertips. In a word, it's raucous
What a powerhouse. The seasoned mahogany back and sides gives it some real warmth; blues and bluegrass players will want to try this one on for size, Fingerstyle or Flatpicked.
This was one of my favorite eras for both Martin and Gibson guitars. This particular guitar is one that competes well with any guitar I've played from the 1930's 