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Thanks for the info on examining the wood grain - I looked and it is hard to tell. I have a friend that is a luthier and I am going to bring it to him. Regarding the price, I recall that the asking price (in 1975) was $220.00 and I paid $185.00 with a hard shell case. It was a lot of money then. The ...

I have some questions if anybody has answers:

Does anybody know whether this guitar was Made in Japan?
Were these models solid spruce top with laminated back? sides? It looks like the top is solid and I cannot tell whether the sides and back are laminated. It sounds as good as my vintage Martins ...

El Degas was the first real acoustic guitar that I ever bought. It is an F220 model. I purchased it new from the Guitar Store in Pomona on Holt Ave summer of 1975. I think a guy named AJ was the owner and he sold it to me. It was advertised as "Rosewood" - I believe the back and sides are laminated ...