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Barry wrote: Sat Feb 13, 2021 3:58 pm Ooops!
Of course you're right. Senior moment!

Hmm, maybe not necessarily Alzheimer's.
I was wrong about the GB26 but it was a model like this GB22 Dove that I was thinking of. Found it on Kijiji:
https://www.kijiji.ca/v-guitar/markham- ... 1544223772

It's very close to my GB25 but does not have the MOP logo, the double trapezoidal position markers, the MOP inlays on the bridge wings, or the centre mosaic stripe down the centre of the back. And the red finish does not appear to be as vibrant on the back either.

No flippin' idea what was going on back then.

For reference:
Pictures of my GB25
https://www.eldegas.com/forum/viewtopic ... 1281#p1281
Saddle change
https://www.eldegas.com/forum/viewtopic ... dove#p5165

The deal with the GB-22 is that's the later MIK model. I had one, it was definitely not up to par with the more deluxe MIJ ones.

I have an EL Degas GB 26 as well. Bought it in St. John's, Newfoundland Canada in 1975 at a local music store here. I've travelled around the world and took this one with me. Tough old bird it is. I've since bought higher end acoustics (Washburn as well as a 1971 Martin D28). But I still go to this one. Just changed cleaned the fret board and changed the strings. Sounds great. When my friends play it, they say 'Man, this thing sounds fine'. And they're right.
So I did a google search on the model number and came across this thread. Thought I'd share.Hope the picture URL works.Not sure about that. i can share via email if you provide email address.

Cheers
Wayne Hann

Here's the inside label inside the sound hole

Hello Wayne.
You're right, that is a beauty! Love it!

Around the same vintage as my GB25...except, you didn't get stuck with one of those tone sucking adjustable saddles!