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Post subject: NGD
Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:22 am
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This guitar is more of a sentimental acquisition than a player.
This was given to me by my Grandmother. It was her Father's, my Great Grandfather.
He purchased it after he came to Canada, in roughly 1949.
It has no name or label. I'm sure it was purchased at a department store, and the painting was on it when he bought it.
I may restring it, but it will mostly be a display piece.
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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:47 am
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very very cool


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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:26 am
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Nice! That cheap stencil paint really gives off an island vibe. I like :D
Now I want to go on vacation and have drinks with umbrellas in'em.


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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 12:10 pm
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With a look at the neck, one can assume that it has been a player for some time. This is a great family gift for you, don't hesitate to play it even if it is just for yourself.


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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 12:41 pm
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I received this on Canadian Thanksgiving.
I had to play a couple of songs before I left after dinner.
I gave it a quick tune and it didn't sound too bad for 30 year old+ strings.
I didn't have any picks so it gave me a nice blister on my index finger!

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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 5:05 pm
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A family heirloom makes it priceless. 8)


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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 8:55 pm
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awesome story! make sure you play it a little and care for it a lot so you can pass it on to the next generation!


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Posted: Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:05 pm
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Lovely Grandmother you have yoda. I have seen those collectables before, there are 4 or 5 different paintings. new project. Beautiful NGD, congratulations! Great photo!

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Posted: Mon Oct 28, 2013 5:30 am
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Like Her Wanna said..... very very cool!

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Posted: Tue Oct 29, 2013 3:02 pm
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Very cool--congrats!

Love the back-story and family history aspect to your story...

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