• Front of Carson J. Robison Model 1281 Acoustic Guitar

    Built by Gibson for Montgomery Ward Dept. Store chain, this unique 00-size guitar is one of the earliest artist-endorsed models. With spruce top, mahogany sides, back, and neck. Equipped with a Brazilian rosewood bridge and fingerboard, and 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines. Newer chipboard case included. Made in USA. On consignment.


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    Condition Notes: Recent refurb by our shop

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The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams.
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 1936
  • FON 976B
  • 00 style body - similar to Kalamazoo KG-14
  • Two-color sunburst finish on top
  • Dark brown transparent stain on sides, back and neck
  • Spruce top with ladder bracing
  • Cream-bound top and soundhole
  • Tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • 14-fret mahogany neck
  • V-shaped neck profile
  • 19-fret Brazilian rosewood  fingerboard
  • Pearl dot inlays
  • Rectangular Brazilian rosewood bridge
  • ~24-7/8" scale, 1-3/4" nut,
  • 14-5/8" lower bout, 4-1/4" body depth at end block
  • "Rooftop" peghead shape
  • Peghead features stenciled "Carson J. Robison" signature
  • 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines
  • Gold "WARDS" sticker inside body
  • Newer chipboard case (red interior)
  • Made in USA by Gibson

Carson J. Robison Model 1281 Acoustic Guitar (1936)

Carson J. Robison Model 1281 Acoustic Guitar (1936)

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Built by Gibson for Montgomery Ward Dept. Store chain, this unique 00-size guitar is one of the earliest artist-endorsed models. With spruce top, mahogany sides, back, and neck. Equipped with a Brazilian rosewood bridge and fingerboard, and 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines. Newer chipboard case included. Made in USA. On consignment.

This product is in Excellent condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Recent refurb by our shop
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More Details

The following specs were provided by our repair and appraisal teams.
For a more detailed description please call (517) 372-7880.

  • 1936
  • FON 976B
  • 00 style body - similar to Kalamazoo KG-14
  • Two-color sunburst finish on top
  • Dark brown transparent stain on sides, back and neck
  • Spruce top with ladder bracing
  • Cream-bound top and soundhole
  • Tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Mahogany back and sides
  • 14-fret mahogany neck
  • V-shaped neck profile
  • 19-fret Brazilian rosewood  fingerboard
  • Pearl dot inlays
  • Rectangular Brazilian rosewood bridge
  • ~24-7/8" scale, 1-3/4" nut,
  • 14-5/8" lower bout, 4-1/4" body depth at end block
  • "Rooftop" peghead shape
  • Peghead features stenciled "Carson J. Robison" signature
  • 3-on-a-plate open-gear tuning machines
  • Gold "WARDS" sticker inside body
  • Newer chipboard case (red interior)
  • Made in USA by Gibson
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