Description
This is a super, clean, 1955 Supro RANCHERO guitar made by National/Supro/Valco. This is the earliest version of the Ranchero. Supro used the Ranchero name for guitars from the 1950s (possibly late 1940s) to the 1960s with various configurations. It will make an excellent addition to any collection. The pickup sounds amazing and is very strong. The tone control gives a nice range of raw to smooth/jazzy. The electronics all work correctly and are mounted directly onto the pickguard. This Supro Ranchero is an off-white (cream-colored white-neck detail photos are the most accurate color representation) translucent (the tiger-stripe woodgrain can be seen in the body, neck, and headstock), hollow body guitar with a fully bound body, 19 fret neck, plastic nut, and a single-coil pickup. The Supro logo is on a stamped brass plate with the Supro logo in blue. It’s 100% original and practically new-old-stock. It must have not been played much over the years. Newer hard shell case.Description from VintageSilvertones.com
CONDITION:
This guitar is 100% original and in very good+ condition. It has only minor playing wear around the headstock but overall extremely clean for a 65+ year old guitar. The action is high and the neck is not perfect. So it’s more of a collectors guitar. But, it’s really fun to play and works fine. But, it’s not going to be a guitar one shreds on. It’ll be great for Cowboy Cords! There’s lots of photos to show all the details.
TUNERS:
The 3×3 Kluson Deluxe tuners with white plastic buttons, are in good working condition. But, clearly, the plastic tips on tuners are starting to get old. So if you want to play it regularly, it’s probably best to swap out a new set of tuners.Description from VintageSilvertones.com
NECK:
The “baseball bat” neck is absolutely playable but is not perfectly straight, glued-on neck with white plastic, circular inlays on a rosewood fretboard, a plastic nut, 19 frets, 25 3/4″ scale with medium-high action. The action gets a bit high after the 5th fret. There’s minor wear on sides of the neck near the headstock; which looks more like paint flaking off rather than playing wear. The headstock, features a blue SUPRO logo on a brass plate which is screwed on to the headstock. The headstock has very minor wear on the top and a few spots around the edges.Description from VintageSilvertones.com
PICKUPS:
There is one plastic covered, single-coil pickup, with adjustable pole pieces on a white plate. The jack and all electronics are mounted on the pickguard. The jack is an older screw on and the guitar comes with the original cord; which works fine. The single-coil pickup is very strong, bright and clear with a twangy, quality and a smooth tone with the tone control is turned all the way down. There are two, white plastic knobs: one for volume and the other for tone. All the electronics are in proper working order. Description from VintageSilvertones.com
The Dimensions are:
Overall length: 41″Description from VintageSilvertones.com
Body width: 15″
Body thickness: 3.25″ with neck 3.75Description from VintageSilvertones.com
Scale: 25.75″ approx.Description from VintageSilvertones.com
Width of the nut: 1.5/8″ (depth 7/8″ approx)
String height at 12th fret: 5/32″Description from VintageSilvertones.com
Weight: 4.1 poundsDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
Here’s the 1953 Supro Catalog Listing:
SUPRO RANCHERODescription from VintageSilvertones.com
Western Spanish
ELECTRIC GUITARDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
A cowboy tune or a mountain melody will win you friends at any party. Young and old will find the “RANCHERO” a pleasant way to fun and fame. Any youngster will welcome this guitar as a pleasant hobby and as the gateway to an education in music.Description from VintageSilvertones.com
The guitar has been a “Best Seller” for many centuries but the modern electric styling of this fine instrument will bring you tone and range never dreamed of by the early artists. The slightest touch brings ringing power from the strings. This instrument may be used on any guitar amplifier you may care to choose.
* Body Size is 15 inches Wide and 19-1/4 inches LongDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Selected Hardwood Top, Back and Side Body BandsDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Oval Fast Action Fingerboard — White Position DotsDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Gracefully Arched Body completely bound in white trimDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Attractive Blonde Natural gloss Luster FinishDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Bright Nickel Plated Tail Piece — Metal Tail ButtonDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Beautifully Styled Ivory Plastic Pick GuardDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Fully Adjustable Rosewood Bridge — Non-Tarnish FretsDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Hard Wood Neck and Head — Durable Keys and BushingsDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Velvet Smooth Taper Volume and Tone ControlsDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Powerful Twin-Coil Plated Pick-Up — Alnico MagnetsDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Custom Knurled control Knobs in rich Ivory PlasticDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* 8 Foot Detachable Hum-Free Shielded Connecting CableDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
* Overall Length 40 inches – Weight 4-1/2 poundsDescription from VintageSilvertones.com
No. 1114–Supro RANCHERO Electric Spanish Guitar ….. $62.50Description from VintageSilvertones.com
