1988 GF 60M

[richardp69]

So, back from Tom Jacobs and sounding wonderful. This is my newly received GF 60M I bought from Gruhn "as is". It needed a new bridge and bridge plate and also a couple soundboard cracks below the bridge needed to be glued and cleated + of course a set up. The date stamp on the neck block is April 3, 1988

It's a really fine sounding guitar. Now the decision starts for me. Here's a few pics. Nice Maple grain on this one.

 

[HeyMikey]

Another amazing rescue Richard! Quite beautiful. Give it some time and enjoy.

 

[GGJaguar]

Awesome! Glad it's back in tip-top shape.

 

[wileypickett]

Looks fab, and good on you for helping put Tom’s grandkids through college — you must be his best customer!

 

[geoguy]

I think of Richard as being dedicated to maintaining our nation's guitar inventory, one instrument at a time.

 

[Stuball48]

Another jewel saved by another jewel

 

[twocorgis]

Good for you Richard! I'm sure this guitar was a bit special to George, as he designed them. I know he was proud as a Peacock when he allowed us upstairs at his old store at the LTG meet-up back in 2013. A lot of folks think George is a bit on the cranky side, but I found him to be charming!

 

[walrus]

Beautiful! Great save!

walrus

 

[HeyMikey]

Richard, I’m curious to hear how this sounds vs the rosewood version.

 

[adorshki]

Richard, I’m curious to hear how this sounds vs the rosewood version.

And both being flatbacks, will be a true apples-to-apples tonewood comparison.