John Hornby Skewes – Vintage Brand – Jazz guitar VSA850OR

$950.00

John Hornby Skewes & Co. Ltd.
Salem House, Parkinson Approach, Garforth, Leeds LS25 2HR, United Kingdom.A very good quality Vintage BRAND Vintage Re-Issue series Jazz semi acoustic Jazz guitar from the UK Merchandise Distribution Co.
Little information and lack of serial numbers suggest the guitars are available in limited numbers per model. Most likely manufactured in Korea. Great quality and craftsmanship and especially, great value for money.
This has maple front back and sides, A multi bound maple neck with rosewood beard. Paua purfling around the top and headstock.
A lovely straight neck with a good feel and setup. Nut width is 41 mm and scale length is 650 mm.
weight 3.5 kg
Features, 2 x Humber pick-ups reminiscent of the style of Gretsch.
Controls are 3 way toggle selector on the top bout. Master volume control at the treble bout.
1 x Volume control for each pickup and 1 x tone controlFrom research it appears the association of John Hornby Skewes with Wilkinson the hardware very likely to be Wilkinson. Being Pickups, bridge, Tailpiece etc.
I estimate the guitar to be approximately 15-20 years old .
This model guitar originally had a unique designed clear perspex pickguard which the long since been removed.
Only a couple of minor marks, the most significant being the front bass bout, as pictured. This could be lightened and sealed.
Comes with gig bag.

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If you would like to know more, you can email either via the contact page or directly at M.Skehan@greatguitars.com.au

Category: For Sale Product ID: 2808