May Bell faux reso

Faux Reso with chrome plated coverplate and screens
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A nearly mint condition mid-30's MayBell "faux" reso. Not quite a "Cathedranola" as it is a size 0 -- 3-ply birch body, size 0. The bridge is again, a soft wood stained black.
A view of the back, showing the birch ply with a mahogany neck. This is same size as the above guitar, but is a bit fancier, with a line down the center of the back. The width at the nut is 1 7/8" and again, a 24" scale.
The head of the May Bell, very narrow. The nut extension is marked "Slingerland USA". The guitar nut under the extension is ebony.
View of the underside of the coverplates and soundhole covers. Note the green felt to protect the surface and minimize any vibration noise. Don't have an explanation why there are scratches around the holes!
This differs from the previous model in that the secondary soundboard is spruce, and is again glued directly to the top, but the top has been routed to about ½ its original thickness where the secondary soundboard attaches. The bridge is appx. the same height as the above guitar, but is finished a bit nicer with rounded edges, and I believe that this guitar was made to be played Hawaiian style. The frets and fingerboard show no wear.

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