This guitar is in really good shape and has been stored in it's case basically since it was new. My father bought it new in the late 50's from a music store clearance sale. He never really learned to play, so he pulled the strings off and put it in the back of the closet. I put a string on it to test it out, and everything works fine except the volume knob that goes from full volume to half to off. It has a chip on the corner of the pickgaurd and one of the tuning knobs is busted. The neck is straight as can be. I also have the original case
This is the neck through 1956 version of the Mark III, the original design by Paul Bigsby. This version was replaced by the set neck that appeared in the 1956 Magnatone catalog.
I have an appraisal from Gruhn Guitars for $3500, so I will start there and take offers.
Email me at
hellfyrems@excite.com for good pictures.
