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Paramount by UGC 1950's Hollow Body Franz Pickups - Sunburst

Built by United Guitar Company in NYC sometime in the 1950's. While there isn't a lot of consistent published information out there, these Paramount's have an enthusiastic following among collectors, especially for their Franz pickups.

Model: Paramount
Year: 1950's
Top Wood: Laminate Maple
Body Wood: Laminate Maple
Neck Material: Mahogany
Fingerboard: Brazilian Rosewood 
Bridge: Brazilian Rosewood 
Neck Shape: C
Neck Thickness: 1st: .942” 12th: 1.04”
Fingerboard Radius: 16”
Nut Width: 1 5/8”
Bridge Spacing: 2 1/8
Scale Length: 25”
Weight: 6 lbs. 4.4 oz.
Case: Hardshell

Condition: Plays fairly well, but could benefit from a neck reset. Evidence of previous neck-reset, back may have de-laminated slightly near the heel. No heel-screw plug.

May have been re-bound at some point.

Tech Notes:
EJ21 12-52's
3.3/32” action straight across.