Recording King Model K Jumbo Model Flat Top Acoustic Guitar, made by Gibson, c. 1940, made in Kalamazoo, Michigan, sunburst top, dark stained back and sides finish, mahogany body and neck, spruce top, hard shell case.
A spectacular example of one of the rarest Gibson-made flat top guitars, a 16" round-bodied Jumbo Recording King. Made only for a very brief time around late 1939 to late 1940.
Overall length is 41 1/4 in. (104.8 cm.), 16 in. (40.6 cm.) wide at lower bout, and 3 15/16 in. (10 cm.) in depth at side, taken at the end block. Scale length is 24 3/4 in. (629 mm.).
Extremely well-preserved overall, with some light finish wear most noticeably to the back edges. Top finish is beautifully vibrant with little wear and almost no fade. Bridge has been cut down slightly but never removed or reglued. Plays and sounds exceptional, with newer HSC. Excellent + Condition.
