USED Gibson / 2016 Roy Smeck Radio Grunde Reissue [05]

A limited-edition reissue of the legendary “Gibson Roy Smeck Radio Grande,” originally crafted during Gibson’s golden age in the 1930s.

The original Radio Grande, produced for only a brief period in the 1930s, is now extremely difficult to find on the vintage market due to the rich, deep sound characteristic of its rosewood body and its rarity.

Like the original, it features a jumbo-sized body and a 12th-fret joint, with a neck design adapted for modern specifications that allows for standard fretboard playing.
However, since this model was originally designed for Hawaiian-style (lap steel) playing, its design philosophy differs from that of standard fretted guitars, and its playability and intonation when fretting set it apart from modern acoustic guitars.
The pitch is unstable from the middle frets to the high frets, but please enjoy this as a unique characteristic of this model.

The greatest appeal of this model is, without a doubt, its sound.
The sound produced by the combination of a spruce top and rosewood back and sides goes beyond simply being “rich in bass”; it emits deep, resonant lows, lustrous, sustained highs, and rich overtones that fill the space.

Compared to the Stage Deluxe (mahogany), which was also released as a Roy Smeck model, this guitar offers longer sustain and a sound with greater breadth and complexity. From fingerstyle to singer-songwriter accompaniment, it makes an overwhelming impression with its wide dynamic range and expressive power.

This is a highly refined instrument that recreates a vintage-style sound with practical playability.
This is a model we highly recommend to players seeking the airy quality of pre-war Gibson guitars and the deep, resonant tone unique to rosewood.

* As mentioned above, since this guitar was originally designed for lap steel use, the pitch becomes unstable from the middle frets onward due to the balance between the scale length and fret spacing. Please note that this is an unavoidable aspect of the design and does not constitute a defect. We also ask for your understanding that returns or refunds cannot be accepted for these reasons.

Body Shape: Jumbo (Round Shoulder)
Top: Solid Spruce
Back & Sides: Solid Rosewood
Neck: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Scale Length: Approx. 24.75"
Neck Joint: 12th Fret
Nut Width: Approx. 1.75"–1.85"
Bracing: X-bracing
Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer
Bridge: Rosewood
Tuners: Vintage-style open gear
Setup: Standard Spanish Style (modern playability, corrected neck angle and nut height)

Condition: B+: Some minor scratches, but no issues for normal use

Serial Number: 11506002
Year of Manufacture: 2016-
Country of Manufacture: USA
Case: Hard Case
Accessories: None
Weight: 2.02 kg
Truss Rod: No issues; checked up to 60 degrees to the left and right with no problems
Fret Wear: Within normal range; fret height is sufficient for playing

* As this is a used item, there may be scratches, dents, or other imperfections that are not clearly visible in the photos or not listed here. Please be aware of this in advance.

* Any information listed regarding the truss rod, remaining fret life, string action, etc., was measured by our staff during setup; however, these values are subject to change due to environmental factors such as climate and humidity.
These measurements are intended as a reference at the time of purchase; we cannot guarantee that the measurements will be exactly the same when the item arrives at your location.

* This is a one-of-a-kind item that is listed simultaneously on multiple marketplaces, including our in-store display. We strive to promptly remove product listings once an item is sold, but updates may not always be in real time.
We sincerely apologize in the unlikely event that the item is sold out after you place your order, and we ask for your understanding.