Vega was a primary guitar builder during the 1930's boom of Jazz & Swing. The name lives on well regarded amongst players and collectors, and this C-66 is certainly an interesting model for either or.
Competing with the Gibson L-7, the Vega C-66 features a big 17" body, built with a solid Spruce top and very nice flamed maple back & sides. The top still has much of its arch, and with a heavy milled tailpiece (with thumb screw adjustable down pressure), it comes to us in good player condition with some swapped parts, but it is ready for its next career, swing or otherwise.
Cosmetically, this guitar is very clean with only mild aesthetic wear, mainly checking in its lacquer finish. It has what appears to be an aftermarket DeArmond flush mount pickup with an added output jack and chrome mount for its volume and tone controls. A well done job it only makes this guitar a bit more appealing to the right player, with a nice tone.
The neck is designed with a 25" scale length, the ebony fingerboard fully bound and with some nice simple MOP diamond style inlay. The frets have been replaced, with evidence at their ends. The bridge, having also been replaced, appears to have room at its saddle for action adjustment, but the height measures a very comfortable height of 6/64" at the twelfth fret (with minimal buzz). The buzz appears from some of the fret not being seated properly, and the price reflects this. While the guitar is very much playable as it is in its current state, one might consider a level crown and polish, or a possible fret job for some of the troubling ones sitting a bit too high. The nut width is a bit on the narrow side, measuring a hair under 1 11/16". Original open gear Grover tuners with metal buttons present and very functional.
Includes an era correct hardshell case.