Wreckless? Stupid? Fun!? Vintage 1953 National Archtop Electric Guitar Repair

Sure, it had to move to Canada too dodge the draft, but this baby-booming' Chicagoan never turned its back on its history. A blend of reckless abandon and thoughtful repair keep this 71 year old beauty singing like new. New nut, bridge work, fret dressing, and, of course, tailpiece repair. This is one sweet, big ol beauty of a guitar, more electric than acoustic, but unafraid to share its natural voice. There is no hotline for guitar abuse, but maybe there should be? #Guitarsrights

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