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Full-front view of a sunburst archtop acoustic guitar with f-holes, a dark tortoise pickguard, and notable finish wear.
01 / 32Full-front view of a sunburst archtop acoustic guitar with f-holes, a dark tortoise pickguard, and notable finish wear.
Full-frame view of the sunburst archtop's body and lower neck, showing f-holes, pickguard, and heavy finish wear.
02 / 32Full-frame view of the sunburst archtop's body and lower neck, showing f-holes, pickguard, and heavy finish wear.
The guitar's back, neck, and headstock are visible, showing a sunburst finish with visible wear and checking.
03 / 32The guitar's back, neck, and headstock are visible, showing a sunburst finish with visible wear and checking.
The guitar's sunburst back shows a dark brown edge fading to amber, with visible finish checking and wear, and a dark neck heel.
04 / 32The guitar's sunburst back shows a dark brown edge fading to amber, with visible finish checking and wear, and a dark neck heel.
Close-up of the black headstock with gold glitter inlays, a red diamond, and six chrome tuners.
05 / 32Close-up of the black headstock with gold glitter inlays, a red diamond, and six chrome tuners.
The dark brown headstock's rear shows six chrome tuners with brass gears, and wear along the top edge.
06 / 32The dark brown headstock's rear shows six chrome tuners with brass gears, and wear along the top edge.
The archtop acoustic guitar's sunburst finish shows wear and checking, with a chrome trapeze tailpiece and dark pickguard.
07 / 32The archtop acoustic guitar's sunburst finish shows wear and checking, with a chrome trapeze tailpiece and dark pickguard.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark sunburst finish, cream binding, and a tortoiseshell pickguard with a metal bracket.
08 / 32Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark sunburst finish, cream binding, and a tortoiseshell pickguard with a metal bracket.
The sunburst archtop's lower bout and neck heel show a dark brown finish with light brown sides, cream binding, and finish checking.
09 / 32The sunburst archtop's lower bout and neck heel show a dark brown finish with light brown sides, cream binding, and finish checking.
The archtop acoustic guitar's sunburst body, f-holes, and chrome trapeze tailpiece are visible, with visible wear and checking on the finish.
10 / 32The archtop acoustic guitar's sunburst body, f-holes, and chrome trapeze tailpiece are visible, with visible wear and checking on the finish.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the black sides with binding, chrome tailpiece, and visible finish checking and wear.
11 / 32Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the black sides with binding, chrome tailpiece, and visible finish checking and wear.
The guitar's sunburst back and side are visible, with light checking and wear, and a chrome endpin jack.
12 / 32The guitar's sunburst back and side are visible, with light checking and wear, and a chrome endpin jack.
The guitar's sunburst finish shows heavy wear and checking on the lower bout and neck heel, with cream binding.
13 / 32The guitar's sunburst finish shows heavy wear and checking on the lower bout and neck heel, with cream binding.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout and cutaway, showing the dark sunburst finish, cream binding, and some finish checking.
14 / 32Close-up of the guitar's lower bout and cutaway, showing the dark sunburst finish, cream binding, and some finish checking.
The guitar's lower bout and side are visible, showing a sunburst finish with wear, binding, and two strap buttons.
15 / 32The guitar's lower bout and side are visible, showing a sunburst finish with wear, binding, and two strap buttons.
The guitar's lower bout, showing the dark sides with cream binding, a chrome tailpiece mount, and finish checking.
16 / 32The guitar's lower bout, showing the dark sides with cream binding, a chrome tailpiece mount, and finish checking.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing copper strings, metal frets, and a single black dot inlay.
17 / 32Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing copper strings, metal frets, and a single black dot inlay.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing wear and side dot markers on the lower frets.
18 / 32Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and light binding, showing wear and side dot markers on the lower frets.
A digital caliper measures the nut width of the dark brown fretboard, showing 1.75 inches, with a star inlay at the 7th fret.
19 / 32A digital caliper measures the nut width of the dark brown fretboard, showing 1.75 inches, with a star inlay at the 7th fret.
Digital calipers measure the guitar's neck thickness at 0.99 inches, showing the dark wood fretboard and light binding.
20 / 32Digital calipers measure the guitar's neck thickness at 0.99 inches, showing the dark wood fretboard and light binding.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck thickness at 1.24 inches, showing the dark fretboard with light block inlays.
21 / 32A digital caliper measures the guitar's neck thickness at 1.24 inches, showing the dark fretboard with light block inlays.
The guitar's light brown body is partially visible on the left, next to a black digital display showing "4:10" with four buttons below.
22 / 32The guitar's light brown body is partially visible on the left, next to a black digital display showing "4:10" with four buttons below.
Close-up of the guitar's dark sunburst body and neck joint, showing extensive finish checking and wear along the cream binding.
23 / 32Close-up of the guitar's dark sunburst body and neck joint, showing extensive finish checking and wear along the cream binding.
Close-up of the guitar's dark sunburst body and neck joint, showing finish wear, checking, and a small chip on the heel.
24 / 32Close-up of the guitar's dark sunburst body and neck joint, showing finish wear, checking, and a small chip on the heel.
Close-up of the guitar's headstock back, showing a dark sunburst finish, a visible screw hole, and minor wear.
25 / 32Close-up of the guitar's headstock back, showing a dark sunburst finish, a visible screw hole, and minor wear.
Close-up of the guitar's side, showing heavy black finish wear and checking revealing the natural wood underneath, with cream binding.
26 / 32Close-up of the guitar's side, showing heavy black finish wear and checking revealing the natural wood underneath, with cream binding.
Close-up of the guitar's sunburst body, showing a metal bracket with a screw and two empty screw holes, plus finish checking.
27 / 32Close-up of the guitar's sunburst body, showing a metal bracket with a screw and two empty screw holes, plus finish checking.
Close-up of the sunburst body and floating bridge with a bone saddle, showing heavy pick wear and finish checking.
28 / 32Close-up of the sunburst body and floating bridge with a bone saddle, showing heavy pick wear and finish checking.
Close-up of the sunburst archtop's lower bout, showing a white bound body, f-hole, and heavy finish wear near the fretboard.
29 / 32Close-up of the sunburst archtop's lower bout, showing a white bound body, f-hole, and heavy finish wear near the fretboard.
Close-up of the sunburst body and lower fretboard, showing wear, checking, and finish loss around the neck joint.
30 / 32Close-up of the sunburst body and lower fretboard, showing wear, checking, and finish loss around the neck joint.
Close-up of the dark brown fretboard with ornate mother-of-pearl inlays, showing wear and a screw visible where the neck meets the body.
31 / 32Close-up of the dark brown fretboard with ornate mother-of-pearl inlays, showing wear and a screw visible where the neck meets the body.
Close-up, side view of the guitar's dark brown fretboard with cream binding, showing light wear and a star inlay.
32 / 32Close-up, side view of the guitar's dark brown fretboard with cream binding, showing light wear and a star inlay.

Slingerland

1930s Slingerland Nite-Hawk Archtop Acoustic Sunburst

$995.00

Available

  • Year1930s
  • ConditionFair
  • StoreSherman Oaks
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1930s
Model
Slingerland Nite-Hawk Archtop Acoustic Sunburst
Condition
Fair
Made in
United States
Store
Sherman Oaks

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.75
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.99
Weight
4lbs 11oz

Construction

Body
Maple
Top
Spruce
Neck
Mahogany
Fingerboard
Rosewood
Frets
Original Frets Lifting In Some Areas (As Shown)

Hardware & electronics

Tuners
Updated All-Parts Grover Open-Gear 3x3 Tuning Machines

Description

1930s Slingerland Nite-Hawk Archtop Acoustic Sunburst

Finish Shows Significant Cosmetic Play Wear Throughout, Including Various Dings, Marks, Heavy Checking, Extra Screw Holes And Scratches (As Shown)

Laminate Maple Back And Sides With Spruce Top And Dual 'F' Sound Holes

New Replacement Trapeze Tailpiece

Replaced Floating Bridge

Replaced Vintage Harmony Pickguard (See Extra Screw Holes As Shown)

Notable Cracks On Top And Sides Near Heel (As Shown)

Previous Neck Heel Repair (See Photos)

Various Splits In Binding (As Shown)

Extra Endpin Hole (See Photos)

Mahogany Neck With Bound Rosewood Fingerboard 

Extra Hole On Back of Headstock (See Pictures)

Wood Patch on Fingerboard As Shown

Neck Depth At 10th Fret: 1.24"

Does Not Come With A Case. One May Be Purchased For Additional Cost (Please Inquire)

Step into the golden age of American archtops with this 1930s Slingerland Nite-Hawk Archtop Acoustic, a stunning sunburst beauty built in the USA and packed with pre-war character. Featuring laminate maple back and sides, a spruce top with classic dual “F” holes, and a substantial soft ‘V’ mahogany neck with bound rosewood fingerboard, this Nite-Hawk delivers dry, woody projection and vintage punch that sits perfectly in any mix. Lightweight and resonant, with a comfortable 1.75" nut width and a full, broken-in feel, it’s an inspiring player’s piece that captures the unmistakable tone, style, and soul of 1930s American craftsmanship.

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