I had one of these for many years and just loved it. The only reason I bought my Martin was because I needed one for a working bluegrass band. Mine was purchased (quite) used in 1961 or so. I think it was made in the early '50s. Sleepy John Estes & Yank Rachel used to borrow it sometimes and Gary Davis played it once so it meant a great deal to me. Finally, it was stolen; probably by someone to whom its history would have meant nothing. Everyone that played it liked it. The Gibson necks were great for fingerpicking.

      - Mark