c.Late 1930's Cromwell (Gibson) 16" Archtop w/SSC

c.Late 1930's Cromwell (Gibson) 16" Archtop w/SSC

This Item Is Located At IVG Sherman Oaks

In Fair Overall Condition (Please See Photos)

Made By Gibson

Press-Carved Solid Spruce Top In Sunburst Finish Shows Heavy Playwear Throughout Including Marks, Dings, Scratches And Checking

Mahogany Sides Show Heavy Checking (As Shown)

Original Pickguard

Original Trapeze Tailpiece

Original Floating Bridge

Some Braces Appear To Have Been Updated 

Open Side Crack On Lower Bout (As Shown), Appears To Be Stable

Open Back Crack (As Shown)

Mahogany Neck With Rosewood Fingerboard 

Frets Are Low, But In Good Playable Condition

Original Open-Gear 3x3 Tuning Machines

Low E-String Tuner Button Appears To Have Been Changed

Weight: 4lbs 3oz

Nut Width: 1.78"

Neck Depth At 1st Fret: .99"

Neck Depth At 12th Fret: 1.15"

Comes With Later Softshell Case As Shown 

The Cromwell brand emerged in 1935 as one of Gibson’s key “house brand” lines, created specifically for large jobbers and distributors who wanted quality instruments without the Gibson name or price tag. Positioned alongside similar offshoots like Kalamazoo, Cromwell offered affordable, well-built guitars that shared many structural and tonal qualities with their Gibson-made counterparts. Throughout the late 1930s, Cromwell instruments were sold by major wholesalers such as Continental, Jenkins, and Grossman, helping the brand become a recognizable presence in the budget-to-midrange market. Despite their modest intent, many Cromwell guitars—like the G-4 model—are now appreciated for their craftsmanship, character, and unexpectedly strong sound.