You San Francisco Bay Area oldtimers will recognize the repair label above. . .
FRETS.COM
Museum
Look at this 1920s
Galiano 12-String
© Frank Ford, 2000; Photos by FF
Unfortunately, this guitar came in only for a "look-at" and wasn't
left for restoration. It's owner has left it in "as found" condition
for many years and is considering whether to get it fixed up. I'm including
it in the Museum because it's so remakably similar to the classic 1920s Stella
12 string guitar made famous by Leadbelly and Barbecue Bob, a couple of the
instrument's early superstars. Both Stella and Galiano were among the numerous
trademarks used on guitars made by the Oscar Schmidt company, later best known
for their acquisition of the Autoharp business and trademark.
Please click the small image
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