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#219869 by DainNobody
Tue Jul 30, 2013 3:21 pm
this rough specimen has the appearance of a Martin 0-18 ? don't ya agree? only trouble is, no stamps or paper labels found other than the neck block stamp of 4653 (Ser. No.) since Martin did not start indexing ser. nos. until #8000 it leads me to believe this is not a Martin?.. it is not a Lyon & Healy "Lakeside" either since definitely rosewood is used on the back and sides and Lakesides all were made out of oak wood? not a Ditson or John Church & Co. guitar either? not a Washburn Model 1915 either? I think it's European import? a Martin knock-off if you will.. what's your opinion on this guitar as far as luthier who built it? note: ivory peg buttons? nice.. trying to figure if this 5 dollar guitar is worth restoring? the rosette is unusual as well as the backstrip? yeah, I know it's super rough
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#219904 by GuitarMikeB
Wed Jul 31, 2013 1:33 pm
No idea on maker, and you probably will never be able to find out (go on 'Antiques Roadshow'!)
Looks like way more work that its worth to restore it - a separating top and broken bridge for a start.

#219911 by Cajundaddy
Wed Jul 31, 2013 2:11 pm
Restore it for your own entertainment value if you like. Too far gone for any collectible value unless you knew it was owned by Charlie Christian or Robert Johnson.

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