And the original Geib semi- hard case is quite nice indeed. Everything is original here from the end pin to the 'jazz era' raised pickguard to the tuning pegs to the stenciled star logo on the headstock. This is a simple relatively unadorned model but the quality of woods and craftsmanship in these old Vegas is right up there with the Martins of the same era. Mahogany neck and ebony bridge and fingerboard. Adirondack spruce top shows some long checking lines in the original finish as does the mahogany back and sides. This instrument is in amazing original un-circulated condition with a recent neck set, straight neck, good frets and low action. Someday someone will figure out how Vega serial numbers relate to the date of manufacture and we will thank them profusely. The nut width is 1 11/32" typical of the Vegas of the thirties and forties. It is ladder braced and was built for steel strings with a long bridge plate and two tone bars below the plate. Combined with the 25" scale length this yields a big strong sound. a shade under 14 3/4" at the lower bout and a maximum body depth of 4 1/2 inches. 1937 Vega Flat Top Guitar EXC + It is unusual to find a Vega flat top in this large size.