Ventura Barney V1400 Kessel Copy

In the shop we have a 1960s Ventura V1400!

Ventura guitars were imported from Japan in the 60's and 70's before being bought by Ovation and discontinued. Ventura was known for making Martin Copies as well as Popular Gibson models, like the Barney Kessel this V1400 is modeled after. 

This guitar has a few modifications from the original model. The original pickups and rings have been replaced. In the neck is a reissued Guild HB-1 and a Gibson '57 Classic in the bridge position. A new switch has also been installed. The original roller bridge has been replaced with an arch top tun-o-matic style bridge. The original pickguard is missing and the bridge has been replaced. 

There is some light cosmetic where from being played over the years; tarnishing to the gold hardware, light checking, screw holes from missing pickguard, light fret wear that is visible but doesn't effect playability (and with room for a fret dressing). There was a binding crack on the heel that has been stabilized. 

The guitar plays great, strung up standard with D'addario EXL116 11-52's. Acoustically, it has some sparse rattling from hardware and wiring, but when plugged in isnt audible.

Weighs 6.85lbs and does not include a case. 

.85" at the 1st fret 

.95" at the 12th fret 

1.56" Nut Width 

Scale length 24.75"  

Original listing Specs from '60s Ventura catalog: 

V-1400 Concert Electric 

"Venturas finest electric! This is the big one. Nothing has been spared in producing this fine professinoal quality instrument. Among its outstanding features are:

• Mandarin Sunburst Finish with Back and Sides of Curly Maple
• Gold Finished Hardware including Deluxe Covered Machines, Trapeze Type Tailpiece, adjustable roller bridge and insulated toggle switch. 

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