"Ladies" Vintage USSR 7-String Pear-Shaped Acoustic Guitar - Chernihiv Factory 1930s Pre-War Soviet Artifact • Brand: Chernihiv Music Factory (Черниговская фабрика) • Model: Pear-shaped / "Ladies" 7-string • Country/Region of Manufacture: USSR (Soviet Union / Ukrainian SSR) • Era: Pre-war to early post-war (approx. 1930года • String Configuration: 7 Strings • Body Style: Pear-shaped (Lute-like) with stylized F-holes Rare Pre-War Soviet 7-String Pear-Shaped Acoustic Guitar – Chernihiv Factory USSR, c. 1930s Up for auction/sale is a highly collectible and incredibly rare piece of Soviet musical history: a vintage 7-string acoustic guitar manufactured at the famous Chernihiv Music Factory in the Ukrainian SSR, estimated to date between 1934 Historical & Design Significance: This model is affectionately known among collectors as a "Soviet Pearl" or "Ladies" guitar due to its compact, elegant, and unique pear-shaped (lute-like) body. The design heavily channels the aesthetics of European romantic guitars (such as those by Stauffer) and early American instruments like the Harmony Roy Smeck "Vita" guitars. Instead of a traditional round soundhole, it features two distinct, stylized F-holes (resonators) on the sides of the top deck, giving it an unmistakable look. Construction & Materials: • Top Deck: Spruce • Back & Sides: Maple • Neck & Fretboard: Beech, featuring traditional white dot inlays. • Neck Joint: Classic Soviet bolt-on construction with a vintage adjustment screw at the heel, allowing the player to adjust the string action easily. Condition Report (Sold AS-IS for Restoration / Collection): This is a true barn-find/surviving artifact with an amazing authentic patina. • Cosmetics: The instrument shows heavy signs of age and historical wear. There are scratches, scuffs, and finish wear across the entire body, which highlights its long history. • Structural & Hardware: Please review the photos carefully. The tuning pegs and some hardware may require servicing, cleaning, or partial replacement if you intend to bring it back to playing condition. Perfect for: This is an exceptional find for collectors of rare Soviet-era stringed instruments (USSR guitars), luthiers looking for a rewarding restoration project, or anyone looking for a unique historical centerpiece for home studio decor.

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