• These Gibson built guitars were initially marketed as the Fascinator brand for a year or two by Tonk Bros. of Chicago. Shortly after they were re-branded as Cromwell and sold through Continental Music of Chicago and several other retailers. 16" archtop body (similar to L-50). Sunburst finish on top and back. X-braced spruce top. Mahogany back and sides. 14-fret mahogany neck. Built by Gibson. With period hard shell case (green lining).


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    Condition Notes: Finish wear, one repaired top crack, some replaced parts

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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

  • Cool Gibson built archtop
  • SN FON 1459
  • c.1935
  • 16" archtop body (similar to L-50)
  • Solid spruce top (not carved) with f-holes
  • X-braced top
  • One small repaired top crack on treble side f-hole
  • Sunburst finish on top and back
  • Mahogany sides and arched back
  • 14-fret mahogany neck
  • NO truss rod
  • Large C-shaped neck profile
  • 19-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • Large pearl dot inlays, 3 dots on 12th fret
  • Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay
  • No headstock logo
  • Grover tuners with butterbean buttons
  • Another set of tuners were installed previously
  • Period trapeze tailpiece, had another tailpiece prior
  • Large period "Firestripe" tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Brazilian rosewood bridge
  • White-bound body and fretboard
  • B-w top purfling
  • 1-25-32" nut, ~24-3/4" scale, ~3-1/8" body depth
  • Unplugged strap hole button at end of heel
  • Stamped “CULL” (factory 2nd) on back of headstock
  • This model is very similiar to the Cromwell G-4
  • Recent re-fret and new bone nut by our shop
  • Period hard shell case (green lining

Fascinator Model 4970 (BY GIBSON) Archtop Guitar (1935)

Fascinator Model 4970 (BY GIBSON) Archtop Guitar (1935)

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These Gibson built guitars were initially marketed as the Fascinator brand for a year or two by Tonk Bros. of Chicago. Shortly after they were re-branded as Cromwell and sold through Continental Music of Chicago and several other retailers. 16" archtop body (similar to L-50). Sunburst finish on top and back. X-braced spruce top. Mahogany back and sides. 14-fret mahogany neck. Built by Gibson. With period hard shell case (green lining).

This product is in Good condition (Learn More)

Condition Notes: Finish wear, one repaired top crack, some replaced parts
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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

  • Cool Gibson built archtop
  • SN FON 1459
  • c.1935
  • 16" archtop body (similar to L-50)
  • Solid spruce top (not carved) with f-holes
  • X-braced top
  • One small repaired top crack on treble side f-hole
  • Sunburst finish on top and back
  • Mahogany sides and arched back
  • 14-fret mahogany neck
  • NO truss rod
  • Large C-shaped neck profile
  • 19-fret Brazilian rosewood fingerboard
  • Large pearl dot inlays, 3 dots on 12th fret
  • Brazilian rosewood headstock overlay
  • No headstock logo
  • Grover tuners with butterbean buttons
  • Another set of tuners were installed previously
  • Period trapeze tailpiece, had another tailpiece prior
  • Large period "Firestripe" tortoise plastic pickguard
  • Brazilian rosewood bridge
  • White-bound body and fretboard
  • B-w top purfling
  • 1-25-32" nut, ~24-3/4" scale, ~3-1/8" body depth
  • Unplugged strap hole button at end of heel
  • Stamped “CULL” (factory 2nd) on back of headstock
  • This model is very similiar to the Cromwell G-4
  • Recent re-fret and new bone nut by our shop
  • Period hard shell case (green lining
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