R.C. Alen / Leader / 1995 / Blonde Finish / Guitar
Richard C. Allen better know as R.C. or Dick was a 1 of the most talented guitar builders that was unknown by most of the guitar buying public. He started out making guitars for so many famous people the likes of Merle Haggard & many other country artists. He made some solid bodies mimicking the original Bigsby guitars but most famous for his super high line electric Arch Tops like his “Aristocrat” & this 1-off “Leader” made specifically for one Willie Moseley, most well known as 1 of “Vintage Guitar Magazines” best known writers. Its was ordered in this stunning book matched very figured Birdseye Maple in a Blonde finish all over w/very intricate colorful checker bindings. Along w/some very special electronics having a set of black P-90’s personally hand wound by Seymour Duncan himself w/documentation. Its headstock has a lovely pearl logo for its 1st caretaker & Gretsch style thumbprint inlays in its rosewood fingerboard. Also sporting a pair of cool black pointer knobs, all gold parts & a 3 way switch controlling all options for some great tone versatility. Its original label is shaped like a sheriff’s badge & is the 4th Leader ever produced. It comes w/an old 1994 article on R.C. from VG magazine covering 2 full pages, 2 letters from Willie himself stating all specifics of its origins & the Seymour Duncan personal note to Willie. It’s truly near mint & comes in its original black hard case.
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