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Group of Five Cowboy Acoustic Guitars Including Gene Autry Melody Ranch c 1940's

About the Item

A fun collection of mid century acoustic cowboy guitars, including two Gene Autry Melody Ranch models, circa 1940’s, some unsigned, and one hand painted with “The Plainsman” on the peg head. Each guitar shows some cowboy stenciled scene or island scene, reflecting the mid century time of the singing cowboy in the movies and on television, with Gene Autry being the most remembered. The guitars vary in condition, mostly good, with the back of one taped on, and some warpage, strings missing, fret bar wear, along with rubs and scratches commensurate with age and use. Dimensions: All are approximately 36” H x 13” W x 3 ½” D, except the center guitar which is 38” H. Great for restaurant or bar display! Ref: 8
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 13 in (33.02 cm)Depth: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1940's
  • Condition:
    Repaired: The back of one guitar is held in place with tape. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. The guitars vary in condition, mostly good, with the back of one taped on, and some warpage, strings missing, fret bar wear, along with rubs and scratches commensurate with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Milford, NH
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 104271stDibs: LU933940908752

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