1959 National Bel-aire (Gibson body & parts, Valco neck)
1959 National Bel-aire (Gibson body & parts, Valco neck)
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Here we have a really cool National Bel-aire that's had some upgrades like frets, pickups, hardware etc. All coming together to make a great player and value into a vintage hollow body!
In this era National would source unpainted Gibson body shells, finish them and bolt National's "Stylist" heel adjustable necks made by Valco on there. Single coil pickups replaced with two Gibson and one Maxon. Controls are Master Vol, 3 Volumes, 3 Tone
Mods/Upgrades
High quality re-fret with med jumbos and pro bone nut. Currently setup for 11 flats
Wooden Bridge w/vintage pat# ABR-1 with wire.
Replaced Knobs (one missing)
Vintage L5 Tailpiece (likely circa late 30's early 40's)
Pickups
Maxon (neck) = 9.65k
Gibson pat # T-top (middle) = 7.19k Someone painted it double white at some point hahaha!
Tim Shaw Pat # (bridge) = 7.13k
Specs/Details
Serial# Headstock T9393, Body T607434
Weight: 7.7 lbs
*Comes with HSC
