Well it happened.  I bought a guitar that is as old as I am. I was born in 1968 and so was this guy.  Like me he is a little hard around the edges, has some cracks and dings on the face, a shiny butt, and a poorly fixed headstock… HA!

I essentially traded an amp for it (sold the amp for GAF) and could not be happier.  Its a three planker (I believe it looks like three planks), has great action down to the body, some dip at the hole but hey so do I…HA!   All and all just a great player.  Yes it is a 2nd - has the 2 burned into the back of the headstock, at this age it seems impossible to know why. I did notice that the sound hole ring inlay the placement looks different than others I have seen - its at about 5:00 o’clock where most I have seen are at around 3:00 ish. But no idea if that’s a thing, or just my ignorance.

There also is a weird 1/4 jack that has been put into the spot where a strap button should go… but no strap button on top.

Getting ready to restring so I will get the old dental mirror and flashlight out and see what the hibbie it is.  I like a strap so my guess is changing this as well as adding a top button will be my first project after new strings. Perhaps at some point I will try to do a better job fixing the headstock... someday...

Is it me or is the shiny bowl lighter than the Lynachords?  All I know is I love the way it feels and plays. Anyone know if even though this is a second someday I might be able to send it to the Mothership for service?

I think the rosette placement is just fine...I think anywhere from 3:30 to 5:30 (CST) was possible. Yep...a super fun guitar to play and acoustically, it should be equal or superior to most to the wannabe's that followed. Congrats on a super find. I think the more you play her, the fonder you will become. She is a survivor. Help her out, if you can.

Thanks everyone!! Yes even with old cruddy strings it sounds fantastic. My Mothership question was really long term. This guitar photographs well meaning it hides its flaws well. Here tare some more detail shots of the two largest areas of damage.  Lower bout has a impact crack that has been amaturely “stabilized” (I am being kind) There are also two through the wood cracks that run from bridge to bowl. These look like they will be an issue in several years…which would be how long I would need to save up to send in…HA!

Tuning pegs are definitely worn - but as long as they keep tune I am fine.

These photos are why I think its a three plank it looks like three panels not the traditional bookend…but what do I know…

At any rate I love it, and I think its blemishes add to its character. At least that’s what my wife says about me...

Here is my buddy Dick K making it SING !!