Gretsch
acoustic guitars, set of two

USA, c. 1950
maple, beech, lacquered wood, pearloid, acrylic, chrome-plated steel
17 w × 5 d × 42 h in (43 × 13 × 107 cm)

Set includes one Sierra guitar and one Rancher guitar (serial number 26451).

Provenance: Collection of Michael and Gabrielle Boyd

Both examples show advanced wear associated with normal use. The sunburst example shows extensive wear: advanced chipping of the finish on most sections of the guitar as well as separation between the pickguard and the body. The orange example is in need of a basic set up as the strings buzz when played. There is also evidence of an upper pickguard that was removed and not replaced on the orange example. The sunburst example is in fair vintage condition and the orange example in fine vintage condition.