1952 Levin Deluxe

Regular price $4,500.00

Reluctantly parting with my '52 Levin Deluxe cutaway. Very few of these in the US, especially a cutaway in natural finish. These guitars are BIG, 18.5" across the lower bout. This one has had a recent refret with really nice EVO Gold fretwire. I've made a new pickguard for it out of a piece of gorgeous vintage 1920s celluloid. It will also come with the old tortoiseshell guard (off-gassing) and the factory floating Kjell pickup that attaches to the neck. It plays and sounds fantastic and is in good shape with no breaks, cracks, or repairs.

The finish has typical marks and small blemishes of a guitar from 1952, as well as a belt buckle wear spot through the finish on the back. That spot has been previously sprayed over to prevent any more finish loss. There's also evidence of a strap button install on the heel. A previous owner has also lovingly left their mark on the back of the headstock, which I think adds a nice little bit of character.


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