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Full-length view of a sunburst archtop acoustic guitar with a black pickguard, standing upright in its open, yellow-lined hard case.
01 / 24Full-length view of a sunburst archtop acoustic guitar with a black pickguard, standing upright in its open, yellow-lined hard case.
The archtop guitar's sunburst body, with f-holes and a black pickguard, shows significant finish wear and checking.
02 / 24The archtop guitar's sunburst body, with f-holes and a black pickguard, shows significant finish wear and checking.
The guitar's dark sunburst back and neck are visible, with its headstock and tuning pegs framed by an open hard shell case with yellow lining.
03 / 24The guitar's dark sunburst back and neck are visible, with its headstock and tuning pegs framed by an open hard shell case with yellow lining.
The guitar's back, a dark brown to amber sunburst with visible wood grain, shows numerous scratches and finish wear.
04 / 24The guitar's back, a dark brown to amber sunburst with visible wood grain, shows numerous scratches and finish wear.
Full-front view of a sunburst archtop acoustic guitar with f-holes, a black pickguard, and a trapeze tailpiece.
05 / 24Full-front view of a sunburst archtop acoustic guitar with f-holes, a black pickguard, and a trapeze tailpiece.
Full-frame view of the sunburst archtop guitar, showing the body, f-holes, black pickguard, and trapeze tailpiece with wear.
06 / 24Full-frame view of the sunburst archtop guitar, showing the body, f-holes, black pickguard, and trapeze tailpiece with wear.
The guitar's back, neck, and headstock are shown, with a sunburst finish and visible wear, checking, and tarnished tuners.
07 / 24The guitar's back, neck, and headstock are shown, with a sunburst finish and visible wear, checking, and tarnished tuners.
Full back of the acoustic guitar, showing a dark brown to amber sunburst finish with visible checking and wear.
08 / 24Full back of the acoustic guitar, showing a dark brown to amber sunburst finish with visible checking and wear.
Close-up of the black headstock with six metal tuners, a large gold glitter diamond with a green center, and two gold glitter banners.
09 / 24Close-up of the black headstock with six metal tuners, a large gold glitter diamond with a green center, and two gold glitter banners.
Rear view of a black headstock with six open-gear tuners, three on each side, showing tarnished metal and finish wear on the edges.
10 / 24Rear view of a black headstock with six open-gear tuners, three on each side, showing tarnished metal and finish wear on the edges.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown sunburst finish, cream binding, and some minor nicks and wear.
11 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown sunburst finish, cream binding, and some minor nicks and wear.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark sunburst finish, f-holes, and a few scratches on the figured side wood.
12 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark sunburst finish, f-holes, and a few scratches on the figured side wood.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the sunburst finish, cream binding, and a few chips in the finish on the side.
13 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the sunburst finish, cream binding, and a few chips in the finish on the side.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark sunburst finish, cream binding, and a few small scratches on the side.
14 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark sunburst finish, cream binding, and a few small scratches on the side.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout and neck heel, showing the dark sunburst finish, cream binding, and some finish wear.
15 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout and neck heel, showing the dark sunburst finish, cream binding, and some finish wear.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown to amber sunburst finish, binding, and a few chips in the finish.
16 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown to amber sunburst finish, binding, and a few chips in the finish.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown to amber sunburst finish, cream binding, and visible scratches and wear.
17 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark brown to amber sunburst finish, cream binding, and visible scratches and wear.
Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark sunburst finish, cream binding, and visible wear on the side and top.
18 / 24Close-up of the guitar's lower bout, showing the dark sunburst finish, cream binding, and visible wear on the side and top.
Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and frets from the side, showing cream binding with two black dot markers.
19 / 24Close-up of the guitar's dark fretboard and frets from the side, showing cream binding with two black dot markers.
Close-up of the dark brown neck and fretboard, showing cream binding with side dots and some wear along the edge.
20 / 24Close-up of the dark brown neck and fretboard, showing cream binding with side dots and some wear along the edge.
A digital caliper measures the dark brown fretboard and neck, showing a reading of 0.98.
21 / 24A digital caliper measures the dark brown fretboard and neck, showing a reading of 0.98.
A digital caliper measures the sunburst acoustic guitar's body depth at 1.22 inches, showing light finish checking.
22 / 24A digital caliper measures the sunburst acoustic guitar's body depth at 1.22 inches, showing light finish checking.
A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark fretboard, showing a 1.70mm reading on its black display.
23 / 24A digital caliper measures the guitar's dark fretboard, showing a 1.70mm reading on its black display.
A black digital scale displays "4 LB. 8 OZ." with parts of a sunburst acoustic guitar visible above it.
24 / 24A black digital scale displays "4 LB. 8 OZ." with parts of a sunburst acoustic guitar visible above it.

Slingerland

1930s Slingerland Songster Acoustic w/HSC

$1,195.00

Available

  • Year1930s
  • ConditionGood
  • StoreBurbank
  • CaseHSC
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Specifications

Instrument

Year
1930s
Model
Slingerland Songster Acoustic
Condition
Good
Store
Burbank

Measurements

Nut width (in)
1.7
Neck depth, 1st fret (in)
0.98
Weight
4lbs

Construction

Body
Maple
Top
Spruce
Neck
Mahogany

Hardware & electronics

Tuners
Original Grover Tuners

Case

Case
HSC

Description

1930s Slingerland Songster Acoustic w/HSC

Guitar Is In Overall Good Condition With Visible Cosmetic Damage And Playwear

No Major Cracks Or Breaks

Bridge Has Been Replaced

Evidence Of A Neck Reset And Refretting

Neck Is 8/10 Straight With A Slight S Curve

Action Is Medium High

Laminate Spruce Top With Maple Back And Sides

Ebony Bridge

Original Tailpiece

Neck Depth At 10th Fret 1.22"

Comes With Hardshell Case In Poor Condition - Has One Working Latch And One Working Hinge

The 1930s Slingerland Songster is a charming piece of American guitar history, capturing the look, feel, and character of the pre-war era. Built during a fascinating period for Slingerland, these instruments are prized for their vintage styling, woody acoustic voice, and unmistakable old-school personality. With decades of natural aging adding depth and character, the Songster makes an appealing choice for players, collectors, and anyone looking for an authentic piece of 1930s American craftsmanship.

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