I have a Model 306 purchased around 1965 or so. It's still in fantastic condition and plays extremely well. My father bought it new for me to replace my very 1st guitar, which I then gave to him. The tone is very nice. I recently bought an Epiphone Goth LP and love it, but there will always be room in my heart for my Orlando 6 string acoustic. As most have stated in this thread I lived in Southern California at the time of purchase.