I'm in guitar heaven, brothers and sisters. Yesterday the '97 Gallagher Doc Watson I ordered from Elderly arrived. I'm completely entranced. Now I know what Doc Watson meant when he said "It rings like a bell." The tone is fat and sweet, and yet crystal clear. It truly rings. It has a spruce top with lots of bearclaw, beautifully matched, and the back and sides are mahogany, equally beautiful. The guitar looks brand new, mint, except for two very, very small blemishes in the finish on bottom lower bout. The neck is without a doubt the best I've ever touched all the way up to the last fret. 'Doc' is just the best guitar overall I've ever played. I'm one lucky old picker...I've found the perfect guitar for me. I just had to tell you, friends. regards, chance