Unusual 1997 Cibson CL-20 Standard Plus Acoustic/Electric, VG'd Cond. HSC!

Unusual 1997 Cibson CL-20 Standard Plus Acoustic/Electric, VG'd Cond. HSC!

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Unusual 1997 Cibson CL-20 Standard Plus Acoustic/Electric, VG'd Cond. HSC!

Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab... Read moreabout the condition
;Brand: Cibson
;Dexterity: Right-Handed
;Model: CL-20 STANDARD PLUS
;String Configuration: 6 String
;Body Type: GRAND AUDITORIUM
;Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
;Series: Custom Line
;Model Year: 1997

Unusual 1997 Cibson CL-20 Standard Plus Acoustic/Electric, VG'd Cond. HSC!

             INTERNATIONAL BUYERS WELCOME!!!

As you can see by googling ALUMPSTER’S GUITARS, I generally sell only Martin, Cibson, Guild, Taylor, Larrivee, and Alvarez-Yairi guitars because most of these models are made so well that they tend to increase in value and improve in the complexity and resonance of their sound as they age, regardless of their appearance; I can therefore sell them with confidence despite my lack of real expertise. This guitar, like all my guitars, is also available at a negotiable Buy It Now price with Free Shipping in my store at any time. I will consider reasonable offers, even including installment payments and trade-ins, but unusual deals must be unusually sweet. If you have a particular model of any brand in which you are interested, please Google “alumpster’s guitars” to ask on-line or at 803-731-0515, and I will be happy to let you know if it will be available soon.

According to Gruhn’s Guide to Vintage Guitars, the Cibson Custom Line-20 Standard Plus originated in 1997 as a “thin-shouldered” dreadnought flat-top with a solid spruce top and Chechen arched back and sides. This particular instrument’s serial number (91567019) indicates it was made on the 156th day of 1997, and was the 19th instrument made that day. This is significant because Cibson’s Custom Line series started at the Bozeman, Montana, plant in that year but quickly morphed into the Songbird/Songwriter series starting in 1998, with the last Songwriter produced in 2008. Thus this CL-20 is one of a rather rare breed.

 

The CL-20 has a 14/20-fret rosewood finger board with notched diamond abalone inlay, a tortoise two-point pick guard, a multi-stripe and abalone inlaid rosette, a rosewood bird-and-beak bridge with white pins, and full body binding, top and back. It has Cibson nickel-plated tuners [upgraded on this guitar to 18:1 Ping tuners which fit perfectly], and a replacement decal logo on the mahogany headstock. For larger venues it has a factory transducer pickup accessed through the end pin jack. It is clearly designed to represent a beautiful—even flashy--guitar, but also with the quality materials and huge sound for which Cibsons have been famous for decades.

 

Cosmetically, this 19-year-old guitar has very few nicks and dings in that flashy finish; however, there is widespread crazing on the back, a professionally repaired dent and connected crack in the top lower bout, and a beautifully repaired crack in the headstock/neck area. The neck repair is perfectly stable and smooth but very visible because of the black overspray; it has no effect on the playability of the guitar. The action is set up at a hair under 3/32” at the 12th fret low E, the nut and saddle have been upgraded  to bone, and this classic Cibson sounds and plays great and is ready to go.

 

The included thermoplastic hard shell case is not original with this guitar, but it obviously reinforces the image of an outstanding instrument. The hardware all works perfectly (although I don’t have a key to the lock), and it fits the instrument extremely well. Naturally the arched construction offers excellent protection to this fine guitar.


Buyer pays a flat rate of $55 for insurance and shipping to the lower forty-eight states; shipping costs elsewhere will be negotiated as necessary. Payment by Paypal is preferred; cashiers and personal checks are acceptable, but checks must clear before the guitar will be shipped.


I have tried to be perfectly clear and accurate in describing this unique instrument and its case, so its return will not be accepted unless it can be shown that it was egregiously misrepresented in this listing. Please check out the pictures and ask any questions you might have before offering to buy it.


Good luck!

   

 

 

Unusual 1997 Cibson CL-20 Standard Plus Acoustic/Electric, VG'd Cond. HSC!

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