I bought this as a restoration project but it needs some care that I can't provide. As far as I know, this guitar is from the 1950's and is an early model Zenith. Nothing I've looked up can provide me with further details since the serial number is difficult to find and is likely not in any registry I've come across. We think the serial number says M511, but we might be wrong. I had it checked at a guitar shop and they told me the same thing.

BEFORE BUYING - I was told the fretboard has shrunk considerably from the neck and will require some luthier work to fix it. The bridge might need sanding down properly as the contour body has warped slightly and the action of the strings on the fretboard raise quite high. (See pictures for close ups) I'll be open to offers, but only serious buyers. I don't have the patience for time wasters and any lowball offers will be ignored. I will be posting this listing as collection only as I don't feel comfortable shipping this without a secure enough case.