Re: The "Airplane" thing......Someone might know the actual brand but it was a basic, mostly Martin looking P.O.S. Very similar to the P.O.S. that Ronnie Cox used in "Deliverance." In Dickey's book, Cox's character owns 2 Martin's and the one he takes is his back-up. Also, I'd give Cox at least a B+ in "fakin' it." He must have at least a bit of guitar background.

And while we're on the subject, Andy Griffith did play and used a D-18 on the show. I loved the show and I remember that the Martin was always convenient. In one episode Andy walks out on the front porch after getting up before dawn...and the guitar is leaned against the wall. Well he WAS the Sheriff... but the Martin took a hell of a beating!!!

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