this Guitar is in excellent condition and has been well taken care of, it has been kept up mechanically and aesthetically over the past 60+ years of life on the road, in the service, on the stage, in the pen, and in the studio. One would say-“If this guitar could talk,” my reply- yeah right- this guitar does more than talk- it sings like a dove, it cries like a hound, Praise like an angel , screams like a demon and it howls like a wolf, and all that it’s been through comes out of it like a River overflowing deep and broad, powerful, and infinitely expansive in rich tone and sustain. it will change your life, everyone who’s ever held it or listened to it would bear witness.. It can and will make dreams come true.
My father bought it second hand in 71 or 72 in mint condition., he played the Appalachian fiddling conferences, northeastern, and Kentucky bluegrass Heritage jamborees, County Fair Rodeo circuits, gospel prison missions well as every honky-tonk, juke joint, biker bar, and dew drop inn that would cover the expense for his band the Chicago Express to make the gig.
He gave it to me when I was 25 maybe 26 and I put even more miles and more stories into her headstock ever since. Pawn shops, prisons, planes and trains, house parties and probation offices.
Now shes about 2 be 65 and I’ve made my peace with my father’s memory, he’s been gone 13 yrs and I accidentally smashed the Martin he left behind and it scares me to carry the guilt of anything happening to that dove. I believe he would understand and agree but if not then he should have kept it to himself. I think I have made up my mind to let this go and get a guitar of my own to leave my skon one day? I’ve become pretty soft on those new ESP sc neck though eclipse models, the BB made in Japan or possible a semi hollow as long as it can sing to me. There’s a couple schecters that I’ve been eyeing up as well , the elite evil, or blacked out sun valley shredder, but for what this guitar is worth I’d say I should be able to take my pick. Comes with original Case and a much better case to take care of it , serious inquiries please I’ll be more than happy to give more information and give detailed photos but I'm not putting it up on sale, I am making it available for new ownership, an adoption if you Could understand