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Duane McKay
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Post by Duane McKay »

Guitar other than steel
~~~Medeira guitar~~~
Anyone ever hear of that? Our nephew just purchased one, supposedly 40 years old, great condition w/hard case, with the numbers A-4 and 03990[last # posibly 8]
....any info greatly appreciated. Du
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Jon Light (deceased)
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Post by Jon Light (deceased) »

Medeira or Madeira?
I believe Guild put out a cheaper import line called Madeira with clones of your basic guitar styles.
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Papa Joe Pollick
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Post by Papa Joe Pollick »

I think Jon is right.The music store that I delt with years ago stocked a guitar of that name.A friend of mine bought one and I played it.Good axe ,for the price.IMHO...PJ
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Post by Steve Hitsman »

I have one. I bought it new about 25 years ago. Great action... very easy to play... not much on tone, though.