tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481800995380700338.post2629120970472276837..comments2024-03-27T20:11:31.580-04:00Comments on Jake Wildwood: 1949 Epiphone Blackstone Carved-Top Archtop GuitarJake Wildwoodhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10166305523572545964noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481800995380700338.post-55934364844235983902019-02-01T19:58:50.316-05:002019-02-01T19:58:50.316-05:00Hi Jake,
My friend, Jon, the guitar's owner, ...Hi Jake,<br /><br />My friend, Jon, the guitar's owner, sent me these photos. I am amazed and thrilled. The guitar belonged to my father. He loved it, and enjoyed playing it so much. Unfortunately he lost the tips of a few fingers in an accident with a table saw and was unable to play as much, but still tried. He bought it used from a Springfield, MA music store (I don't remember the name). My dad passed away in 2003 and the guitar has been sitting in its case for several years. It was meant to be played and I knew Jon would appreciate it. I've heard him play it several times since he brought it to its new home, most of it after your skilled work. I can see you loved it as much as Jon and my dad. Thank you so much for restoring it back to its original beauty and giving it a new life and allowing it to bring joy, with Jon's skilled playing, to anyone one who hears it. It gives me great joy to hear it play when I visit Jon and his wife in Vermont. My dad would be so happy. Thank you. Cherie, Chicopee, Mass. Cherie 48https://www.blogger.com/profile/00664174257095910869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-481800995380700338.post-3679506016031563922018-03-08T20:16:18.033-05:002018-03-08T20:16:18.033-05:00Epi archtops are classic whatever the model. The ...Epi archtops are classic whatever the model. The Blackstone is an underappreciated model if ever there was one. Nurtured back to health, they are beautifully playing and sounding instruments, and a far better value than Gibsons. Well done Jake!<br /><br />Brad Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02915622876684815025noreply@blogger.com