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MF - 00082 1944 Martin000-28 VG Here is a great sounding, greatplaying classic wartime Herringbone Martin that suffered a trauma andthe consequent repairs benefitting it an attractive price. The original hard shell case is in pretty nice shape. This is a stunning example of a rare beast. There are no cracks anywhere (these typically have a heel crack). Art deco abounds from the head stock to the tailpiece. The tasteful sunburst on top and back extends also to the sides. Granted, it takes a bit of getting used to. One need only a light touch rather than having to push hard to make a clear note. This is also the only specimen that I have known that has the 'fairy frets' touted in some of the Vivitone ads. The back is recessed and has f-holes and contributes to the sound of the guitar. These 'brainchildren' of Lloyd Loar did not prove commercially sucessful but have unique innovations. I've seen and owned a number of these but this is not only the nicest but also the only one I've run across with triple WBW binding on both the top and the back. VV - 0007 1936 Vivitone Acousti Guitar EXC+ Well, I never thought I'd part with this gem from the 'Loar Collection' but here goes. Interestingly, most Japanese copies of the time didn’t have serial numbers - a great way to tell if an instrument is truly a “lawsuit” guitar, even today.

Fernandes created faithful recreations of Fender instruments and Takamine and Suzuki both made acoustic guitars nearly identical to certain Martin models.

The body is a full 16 1/8' on the lower bout - chasing after the Gibson vibe. Suffice to say, the guitar dates from the late 30s into the mid 40s at the latest.

There's a 39629 serial number at the headstock but, unfortunately, the guitar serial numbers don't mean much to us these days.The emphasis remained true to Vega's origins, however, with about 60% of business centered on stringed instruments and 40% on brass.

Vega also acquired the plectrum instrument division of Boston's Thompson & Odell Company, which made bowl-back mandolins, guitars, and several types of banjos.

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The Les Paul comparison comes mainly from the gold top, control layout and access cavities. Although the Westerner was probably intended to mark the beginning of a successful new product line at Vega – they were given their own serial number format, for one thing – Vega never built solidbodies in large numbers.