A local Goodwill store had this on display recently. It was set up as a silent auction, so I placed a bid and took it home. Cracked bridge, but no other damage. Serial number (79304) dates it to 1973. It's an arch-back hog-top D-25. Sounds wonderful now that I had a little work done here in Pennsylvania.
Here it is when I spotted it.
And here's a few after a little work:
I have not played since 1966, (an old sunburst Silvertone) gave up guitar for drums when I was ten, so I have to start over. I would have been 17 when this was built. Spent my career so far in the industrial design field for the most part. Companies like Honeywell, Black & Decker, Caterpillar and now Boeing. Plan to retire in a few years. I also collect old Weber grills and mess with old bicycles. Married, four grandkids. I'm a little beat up myself, so not having a pristine guitar feels right to me. I have enjoyed reading the forums, and love the history and passion that everyone exudes. I hope to join in once in a while.
Marty
Stewartstown, PA USA
Here it is when I spotted it.
And here's a few after a little work:
I have not played since 1966, (an old sunburst Silvertone) gave up guitar for drums when I was ten, so I have to start over. I would have been 17 when this was built. Spent my career so far in the industrial design field for the most part. Companies like Honeywell, Black & Decker, Caterpillar and now Boeing. Plan to retire in a few years. I also collect old Weber grills and mess with old bicycles. Married, four grandkids. I'm a little beat up myself, so not having a pristine guitar feels right to me. I have enjoyed reading the forums, and love the history and passion that everyone exudes. I hope to join in once in a while.
Marty
Stewartstown, PA USA