c. 1956

Vintage German archtop guitar built in Mittenwald in the 1950s by Wenzel Rossmeisl. This Roger Junior GA features a natural finish, cutaway and classic European jazz archtop design. The guitar is fully acoustic, with no pickup currently installed, and has a pleasant, dry vintage archtop tone. The top appears to be solid spruce, with maple back and sides, typical of Rossmeisl instruments from this period. Condition A well-played vintage guitar with plenty of honest signs of age: - Many scratches, dings and cosmetic marks consistent with age and use. - A neck reset was carried out in the past; the guitar plays well. - The guitar was previously electrified, leaving a jack socket hole that has since been closed. - The tuners have been replaced with newer ones. The original tuners are included, with five of the original tuner buttons stamped “Roger”. - General patina and wear to the finish and hardware. The guitar remains structurally stable and is a good example of a mid-1950s German jazz archtop. Details - Model: Roger Junior GA - Finish: Natural - Built in Mittenwald, Germany - Likely mid-1950s production - Archtop with cutaway and f-holes - Floating adjustable bridge - Trapeze tailpiece - Fully acoustic; no pickup installed A cool vintage European archtop with lots of character. Not a collector-grade mint piece, but a solid and characterful player’s instrument from the classic Rossmeisl workshop era. Please study the photos carefully when available, as they form part of the description. Feel free to contact me with any questions.