Fairbanks F-35 Brazilian DHG 0424336 (11)Fairbanks F-35 Brazilian DHG 0424336 (11)

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Fairbanks F-35 Super Smeck Long Scale Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood and Adirondack Spruce with Pickup Used (2024)

$18,000.00

Hand built by Dale Fairbanks, the F-35 showcases the legacy, history and all around vintage vibe of the early pre-wars but in a newer build. Honing his skill on not only carrying on the legacy of these historic builds, but advancing their design, Dale’s builds are instant classics. This 2024 excellent condition F-35 Super Smeck Custom is built with old growth Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and old growth Adirondack Spruce vintage tobacco burst top with custom long scale length, boasting all the power and presence of the originals.

A tribute to Roy Smeck, the guitar virtuoso of 1937 who performed with these deluxe stage instruments that were set up for Hawaiian playing styles, this beautiful custom retro offering features full Ivoroid bound body, fretboard and headstock, Tiger Eye pickguard bound in Ivoroid, Hot Hide Glue construction, old growth Mahogany L-50 style medium carve V neck, Brazilian Rosewood fretboard, bridge and headstock overlay, Pearl Fairbanks Super Smeck fretboard and headstock inlays, Waverly Gold high-ratio tuners with Ivoroid buttons, 1 13/16″ nut width, 2 3/8″ saddle spacing and more. Plug in and play with the K&K Pure Mini pickup installed.

Includes Calton custom yellow hardshell case with heavy splatter.

Free shipping in the continental United States.

Hand built by Dale Fairbanks, the F-35 showcases the legacy, history and all around vintage vibe of the early pre-wars but in a newer build. Honing his skill on not only carrying on the legacy of these historic builds, but advancing their design, Dale’s builds are instant classics. This 2024 excellent condition F-35 Super Smeck Custom is built with old growth Brazilian Rosewood back and sides and old growth Adirondack Spruce vintage tobacco burst top with custom long scale length, boasting all the power and presence of the originals.

A tribute to Roy Smeck, the guitar virtuoso of 1937 who performed with these deluxe stage instruments that were set up for Hawaiian playing styles, this beautiful custom retro offering features full Ivoroid bound body, fretboard and headstock, Tiger Eye pickguard bound in Ivoroid, Hot Hide Glue construction, old growth Mahogany L-50 style medium carve V neck, Brazilian Rosewood fretboard, bridge and headstock overlay, Pearl Fairbanks Super Smeck fretboard and headstock inlays, Waverly Gold high-ratio tuners with Ivoroid buttons, 1 13/16″ nut width, 2 3/8″ saddle spacing and more. Plug in and play with the K&K Pure Mini pickup installed.

Includes Calton custom yellow hardshell case with heavy splatter.

Free shipping in the continental United States.

  • Old growth Adirondack Spruce top
  • Old Growth Brazilian Rosewood back and sides
  • Vintage Tobacco Sunburst
  • Hot Hide Glue construction
  • Ivoroid full body, fretboard and headstock bindings
  • Multi-ring rosette
  • Brazilian Rosewood fretboard and straight bridge
  • Old Growth Mahogany medium V neck
  • Ivoroid heelcap and wedge
  • Pearl Fairbanks diamond Smeck fretboard and headstock inlays
  • Brazilian Rosewood headstock overlay
  • Bone nut and saddle
  • Waverly high ratio Gold tuners with Ivoroid buttons
  • Tiger Eye pickguard bound in Ivoroid
  • Pearl logo
  • Bone pins
  • 25.5″scale length
  • 1 13/16″ nut width
  • 2 3/8″ saddle spacing
  • Calton custom yellow splatter hardshell case
  • Free Shipping in the US
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