GAS is really hitting me hard this year, for some reason.
So, here's the latest. A 1958 M-65 Freshman, full-sized and naturally "reliced".
Yer full-frontal shot...
And the full-backal shot, there is a touch of belt-buckle.
Side view. Note the interesting binding repair. There are several similar repairs. Nicely done, I think.
Here's a close-up of the worst areas of "relic". Is this the result of 54 years of sweaty arm schmoo?
The original 3-on-a-strip machines were replaced with these Schallers at some point.
And the headstock, with mucho cool finish checking.
I'll be looking for a case ASAP, as the one it came in is really rough and not original.
I'd had very little contact with these guitars prior to checking this one out. Light as a feather, it's loud unplugged. The Franz pickup is strong, with a lot of bluesy, woody character. Just a cool little 54-year old Guild.
Seller also had a '57 CE-100 that was interesting... but the Freshman was calling my name.
Dave
So, here's the latest. A 1958 M-65 Freshman, full-sized and naturally "reliced".
Yer full-frontal shot...
And the full-backal shot, there is a touch of belt-buckle.
Side view. Note the interesting binding repair. There are several similar repairs. Nicely done, I think.
Here's a close-up of the worst areas of "relic". Is this the result of 54 years of sweaty arm schmoo?
The original 3-on-a-strip machines were replaced with these Schallers at some point.
And the headstock, with mucho cool finish checking.
I'll be looking for a case ASAP, as the one it came in is really rough and not original.
I'd had very little contact with these guitars prior to checking this one out. Light as a feather, it's loud unplugged. The Franz pickup is strong, with a lot of bluesy, woody character. Just a cool little 54-year old Guild.
Seller also had a '57 CE-100 that was interesting... but the Freshman was calling my name.
Dave