Lorenzo 191/A

[dan74]

I've had this old guitar sitting in my loft for about 15 years. Originally it was my girlfriends of the time but we split up so i kept it.

It's pretty old and has a label inside "Lorenzo Model 191/A", "Specially Made For Fletcher Coppock and Newman".

The guitar itself is black with pearl inlays and ivory trim finish. The bridge also has 2 pearl inlays in the shape of what look like doves, one either side of the strings.

It's pretty battered and has a cracked neck, but it always sounded so nice i could never bring myself to get rid of it. Even still it stays in tune and is the best sounding acoustic i've ever had.

It seriously needs some repair work... is it worthwhile getting done or is it worthless??

[PickerAUS]

Try this link: http://pub22.bravenet.com/forum/1869638175/show/646387

Evidently it is rumoured that Lorenzo was (and is) an East Asian manufacturer. A good quality collectible sold for 500 UK pounds, but estimate around 100 UK pounds normal sale.
The model dates to about 1975? which puts it into the MIJ period if Japanese. A picture would help.

Fletcher Coppock & Newman were instrument importers mainly known for their Hagstrom made guitars, though they sold a wide range of different marques.

[dan74]

500 quid!!!! Sweet
definitely worth a repair then.
I've emailed FCN as well to see if they can shed any light on it.
I'll post a pic when i get a chance.