Gretsch / New Yorker / 1951 / Sunburst / Guitar
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Fascinating story: this guitar was brought to Italy by an American who eventually swapped for a Sicilian guitar back in the 50s. Then it was made into an electric ( you can see an ancient three pole Geloso jack ). Now it is back to acoustic and it sounds real good; maybe because the replacement tailpiece makes good contact with the top. The owner's son took it to my shop a few decades later. A true road warrior that needs fret work and a little TLC
Rome Vintage Guitars, Italy 
Rome Vintage Guitars is located in beautiful Rome and is run by Leonello Bobò.
Buying a guitar through Internet is like getting married by mail. Problems tipically arise as soon as the loved one arrives. To avoid all this, hop on that low-cost flight, steal a car or get on a train and come to Rome, where all roads lead. Come to Trastevere, the very heart of it, your girlfriend will love it too . Buying takes money and research and testing, no shortcuts. Photos? Hey, do you want to get married by mail?
