My almost Martin guitar

[fett]

I just got this gem for $35. It was made by a guy named Joseph W. Hanson in 1965. It's just cool. Looks like a Martin. X-braced like one. Grover tuners. Ebony board. Headstock like a Martin. It has a desert crackle finish. You should see the checking in person. I'll post more pics if anyone cares.

[Norton]

Wow,does it play and sound "expensive?"

I think it might sound good.I'll put 10 dollars on the table for that

[fett]

Don't laugh. It is every bit as well made as a Martin. Check out the inlays. This could be a very cool guitar considering a Martin from the era goes for about $4,000. It's a dreadnought and the closest model is a D-28. That's a real spuce top.

[fett]

Here is the back And here is the neck.

[Psh511]

well...it sort of looks like a Martin....as long as it plays well and sounds good...who cares

[Coyote]

Nice..... and the inlays look nice too it looks a little like a martin
if it plays good then dose the brand matter?

[fett]

Exactly my point. I couldn't find anything on the Hanson guy, but he made a fine guitar.