sure have enjoyed reading the thread, and realized it might be a lead to find a specific guitar like i once owned, actually a ouple of times too... the Epiphone Nova (and a number i dont recall) but it was a jumbo style laminated construction and a characteristic oval soundhole with a bridge that was unusual too, stylized with a pickguard that flowed together. i let mine go when i need cash and have kicked myself a thousand times since. anyone know where i might locate one for sale?