Buying a Vintage Archtop Guitar
Channel: Paul Mero Junkpile Guitars
Date: 05/12/2020

Are you really ready to  drop your hard-earned cash on that vintage economy archtop you found on social media?  This episode is meant to prepare you before you meet up in a parking lot for a quick hand off that you might live to regret.   

Resources:

Folding inspection mirror with light:  https://www.amazon.com/General-Tools-80560-Telescoping-Inspection/dp/B0052EE1EU/ref=sr_1_14?crid=1OR8FHXCCE78G&dchild=1&keywords=telescoping+mirror+with+light&qid=1607182000&sprefix=telescoping+mirror+w%2Cautomotive%2C243&sr=8-14

Inspection endoscope: https://www.amazon.com/Seesi-Endoscope-Waterproof-Inspection-Semi-Rigid/dp/B07PBF6DX5/ref=sr_1_5?crid=3KJ2JWGQHHHE4&dchild=1&keywords=endoscope+camera&qid=1607182111&sprefix=end%2Caps%2C874&sr=8-5

Brands made by Kay: http://www.kayvintagereissue.com/pdf/kayhistory.pdf

Complete recorded works of Charley Patton (link to Volume I-page offers links to Volumes 2-4):
https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Recorded-Works-Chronological-Order/dp/B00B27WT3Q

Ken's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kpcigarboxguitars/

Contact Ken: kpcbgs@gmail.com































































































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