Stromberg Master 400 Archtop Guitar, c. 1940

Description:

Stromberg Master 400 Archtop Guitar, c. 1940, serial no. 503, labeled Made By/Chas. A. Stromberg & Son/40 HANOVER ST., BOSTON, MASS./This instrument is guaranteed/for a life-time to original pur-/chaser if used properly. #503., with original hardshell case.

Provenance: The estate of J. Geils; formerly the collection of "Ranger Doug" Green.

Literature: Vintage Guitar, December 2004, illustrated; Vintage Guitar, December 2009, illustrated.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

Repaired cracks to back of neck near headstock, weeping pickguard, plugged holes in pickguard, changed tuners.


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