A true “hoss.” Big, beefy sound. Plays great. With the exception of the tuners, all original. Played from the pulpit by a Northern California preacher every Sunday for decades on end.

Wartime “Banner” guitars were built by women, and according to many Gibson fans, are among the very best instruments that Gibson ever offered. Do yourself a favor, if you’re local, and come give this very special guitar a spin while it’s here.

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• FON: 2170-18

• top: Adirondack spruce

• shape: slope-shouldered dreadnought

• b&s: mahogany

• scale: 24¾”

• nut width: 1¾”

• braces: thin

• neck: mahogany, “baseball bat” profile

• fingerboard: rosewood w/original frets

• tuners: Schaller (these are replacements, from 1984 or 1985; that’s half the lifetime of the guitar. Originals N/A)