1970 Takeharu – Lawsuit copy of a Martin D-35

This was my first ever guitar, which I received on a barter with a local vintage shop owner. I gave him a bag full of stuff that had no value to me and he gave me this gorgeous guitar. Solid spruce top. Solid 3 piece rosewood back. Was just stunning. After fixing it up a little and having it set up properly, I sold it for $500. Still kicking myself for that, but that sale allowed me to kickstart my entire guitar restoration hobby, and I’ve had more than 20 vintage guitars pass through my hands since then, so it was worth it.

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