1950s Besson Aristone archtop guitar, made in Germany; Body:...

Estimate

£200 - £300

1950s Besson Aristone archtop guitar, made in Germany; Body: two-tone sunburst finish, heavy buckle wear to back, heavy checking, dings and other marks throughout, bridge mark to centre top; Neck: heavy wear to back, vacant tuner holes to back of head; Fretboard: rosewood, groove wear to first position; Frets: good, refret; Electrics: working, period Hofner floating neck pickup; Hardware: replacement tuners, guard removed (included in case); Case: later hard case; Overall condition: fair

*Imported and sold by Besson in the 1950s. The guitar's original label signed by Jack Duarte