"I bought the guitar at Barth's Musikhaus, in Stuttgart, Germany in 1960 or '61 (1963? ndr). Barth was Europe's largest instrument store & was the main source for musicians all over. The 'only' abuse I did to it, was to remove the heavy plastic silver-gold sparkle/glitter covering, sorry to say.

Tech Details: 3-way adjustable Schaller P.U.'s. Lac/painted neck & head with metal tag of Barth's Musikhaus & address info. Thick rosewood fretboard, O fret with abalone dots. Neck truss bolted-on with rod/nut adj. under chrome plate rear on body & nut under plastic-top of head. Mute plate to help control feedback squeal."

Stephen - USA

me in '64 with my new Vox Royal Guardsman (Thomas Organ pre-production) & the guitar; note boots. Still have both & played them yesterday.