May I introduce to you...V83

[electrofaro]

I bet the Beatles Gear folks want you to put a Bigsby on it and a white plastic pick guard. Only then will it be authentic!

Brian... I was just thinking that when I read the thread! Oh, and don't forget they would paint it black

Awesome item, John!
Is there a story behind the RRC on the guard?

[jwilli]

Thanks all. There is indeed a story to this guitar. However, I am on my iPhone and out of town. Will post about it soon. Expect some closeup pics of it tomorrow night.

[deaconblues]

Great stuff. Another solid-top emerges. Any chance we can have a peek under the guard?

[jwilli]

Sure

[admin]

John thanks for not being guarded!

[jwilli]

I'm not too "picky".

[Hotzenplotz]

Ha, look!!!! He starts a conversion. The guard is already off!!!

- Soon a four-knob version, eh?

[beatlefan]

.....a true barn find

[deaconblues]

Sure

Thanks. Great wiring scheme on those 58's.

[leftybass]

Well, it has been a long day, but one I will remember....frankly I never thought I'd get to hold one of these in my hands, much less one exactly like this. For the moment it is firmly stowed in the vault at Schloss Leftybass, and I will begin cleaning it properly and setting it up soon.

Yes, it is this cool. More than you can imagine.

[sloop_john_b]

[opticnerve]

Good lord!!!

[libratune]

What is the story on the brownburst 325?

[winston]

Wow! John..........congrats man. What a huge find. I am so happy you have that sweet old guitar, because I know it will be preserved and not Lennonised.

[sloop_john_b]

What is the story on the brownburst 325?

That's lefty's c58, refinished by Chip.