1950s United-made (Premier-Style) Hollowbody Electric Guitar

Overview: There's no branding at the headstock (the medallion has obviously been yanked-off) but this looks a lot like Premier-branded products that were made by United in New Jersey and distributed via the Sorkin network. It even has the awesome Franz pickups that the brand tended to use which sound a bit like relaxed P90s.

I love the rotating 3-way switch on the upper bout, the big old block inlays, and the general cut and vibe of this guy. The modernist f-holes are a nice touch, too, and recall Gretsch and German archtops from the same time. It appears original throughout save for the tuners and bridge.

I'm not sure if this one will be for sale as the owner hasn't checked it out yet (I doubt it, it's very cool) but I collected all the stats for it anyhow.

Repairs included: I gave it a neck reset, level/dress of the frets, cleaning, and setup work. I've got it strung with flatwound strings (50w-11) and it's playing spot-on and ready to go.

• Weight: 5 lbs 14 oz
• Scale length: 24 15/16"
• Nut width: 1 11/16"
• Neck shape: medium C/oval
• Board radius: 14"
• Depth at first fret: .89"
• Depth at seventh fret: 1.00"
  
• Body width: 16 3/4"
• Body depth: 2 5/8"
• Body wood: ply maple
• Bridge: rosewood adjustable
• Fretboard: rosewood
• Neck wood: mahogany
• Pickups: 2x original Franz single coils
• Action height at 12th fret: 1/16” overall (fast, spot-on)
• String gauges: 50w-11 flats with wound G
• Truss rod: adjustable
• Neck relief: straight
• Fret style: medium/slightly lower than modern stock

Condition notes: Aside from the tuners and bridge, it appears original throughout. Oh -- and the endpin is likely non-original. It has mild scuffs, scratches, and whatnot throughout the finish and some weather-check as well, but it looks good despite it all. Oh, and, of course -- the headstock has had its branding yanked-off!

It comes with: It has its original, brown, hard case.

Consignor tag: NILS