Applause mandolin

What happens when you wash an Ovation guitar?  It shrinks into a mandolin.  The mini Schnauser's name is Willie Nelson and he is seriously thinking about hammering out a tune.  Seriously, this (for the price) is a grand little mando.  Johnny Cash black, built in electronics--what more do you want?

Ovation Celebrity

If you are a fan of "Lost", then this red Ovation Celebrity is a must have.

An axe I would love to own

How about this?  I would certainly be grateful to own this axe.

Identify the man and the guitar

Easier than the last.  Who is this guy?  What is the make and model of his guitar?

Alvarez Yairi

Who has played Alvarez Yairi guitars?

The Trubadour

If you want to be a true trubadour, this is what you must do.  Name the guitar and the place.  First to get both wins a Monte Cristo cigar--but you must pick it up in person--and smoke it here with me.  I have two of them!!

Xaver Grand Concert (Tobacco Sunburst)

This little Grand Concert is the bomb!  What are you waiting for--this fine piece will not be available for long.  Gerry is working on another Grand Concert right now--if I have my facts right, which should be completed for the Spring.  I hope it doesn't sell before completion, because I would dearly love to be among the first to give it a test run.

Chet Atkins

How about this guy?  Chet Atkins design.  Brazilian mahogany before it was a bad word.  Each string has it's own adjustable sound pod--but unless your name is Chet Atkins--do not play with it.  But for plugged in classical players--this is your guitar.  This model was admittedly short lived, mainly because of the weight.  From the rear you would think it is a Les Paul.  The next generation of Gibson Chet Atkins Classical Electric guitars was considerably lighter.  I'm pretty sure I saw Willie Nelson playing one of these one time when Trigger was being "worked on".

Gibson J-200

Buddy Holly, Elvis, Everly Brothers, Stompin' Tom Conners, Emmy Lou Harris.  Even Keith Richards owns one of these.  How can you go wrong with a J-200?  Have you ever played a J-300?  It has East Indian Rosewood back and sides as opposed to the maple on this one.  Just being in the same room with this guitar elevates your status as a human being.

Gibson Southern Jumbo

I know.  It's not a jumbo.  But this has been my main workhorse since 1968.  And if I told you who has played this guitar, you would surely accuse me of name dropping.  This instrument has been everywhere--just like the song.  Back in the day you had little trouble carrying it aboard the plane, but it has spent it's time in the hold as well.  It has been worked on by the likes of Frank Gay and Brian Doubledam--good reason for it's tip top shape today.

Xaver Grand Concert

This beautiful guitar is looking for a home.  Check the "Xaver Guitars" web site to find all about this great guitar, as well as other great "Xaver Guitars" that need to be played and loved.  They will just blow you away.

Downtown Vintage Guitars

Last night I dreamed that I was sitting on this bench, playing this guitar.