Guild / F-40 Valencia / 1960 / Sunburst / Guitar
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Guild Valencia F-40, 1960, Serial #12226, exc. fine
16” narrow wasted Jumbo guitar with maple sides and arched maple back. Very rare early example in sunburst finish in very beautiful original condition, built in the old Hoboken factory. Early open book style headstock and early bridge. Neck reset, otherwise all original including all parts, Waverly tuners, bridge, pickguard. Excellent playability and tone, slim neck. Beautiful original brown Hc.
EU: Euro 3.390,-
Export: US$3,000.-
Henkes & Blazer, Germany 
Through building their own guitars in the style of traditional American steel string guitars and through specializing in the restoration and repair of American pre-war instruments, they realized how similar these guitars were to the traditional German guitars in construction and materials.
Their new Tuebingen workshop opened in 1996. As aficionados of old American guitars, they have been creating many replicas of these wonderful instruments, authentic not only in their looks, but also in design and construction.
In addition to that, Blazer & Henkes are also specialists for the creation of modern guitar design, delicate pearl inlays as well as for restoration and repair work of vintage guitars.
Also, you will usually find an exquisite selection of vintage instruments in their shop.
