Center for Traditional Music and Dance – Treasures &Traditions: CTMD's 45th Anniversary Celebration
Auction Ends: Jun 2, 2013 11:59 PM EDT

Musical Instruments

Hank Snow's Gibson Acoustic - Nashville legend!

Item Number
126
Estimated Value
800 USD
Opening Bid
250 USD  -  Item Has a Reserve

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Item Description

1940s (we think) Gibson acoustic guitar that was purchased from Nashville legend & Country Music Hall-of-Famer Hank Snow! Looks to be an L-series x-braced flattop. Unfortunately Snow said that he had accidentially sat down on it at some point and so the top is buckled a bit by the pickguard. The bracing is damaged underneath the pickguard. There are some hairline fractures on the front, and a small hairline fracture on the back. Bridge needs fixing. It still plays pretty well, sounds nice as is (though problems playing higher frets on the high E and B strings). But if you wanted to put some restoration money into this you'd have a wonderful instrument. At any rate you'll own a piece of American music history with this instrument.      

Donated By:

Elly and Mike Shodell