Do you own any guitars as old or older than you?

I have a Gretsch ukulele that’s definitely older, and a Kalamazoo guitar that’s from about ‘65, so a year younger than me.

 

Currently one, a '78 Alvarez 5052 SJ-200 copy (I was born in '84).

But I've had a few guitars of that vintage or older before that, including a sunburst '62 Musicmaster which I wish I would've liked enough to keep. The neck was so tiny it was pretty much unplayable.

 

I own a 93 Guild DV62NTHG that is stamped Oct 3, 93. I was born Oct 19, 93. So it is either a few days older than me or possibly the neck is stamped that and it finished production the day I was born. I like to tell myself that.

I used to own a 70's epiphone 000 style guitar but let my brother-in-law borrow (basically have it) because he had nothing. He let my nephews tear it up, and he himself didn't take care of it. I shouldn't have let him use it but I felt bad that he didn't have nothing. That thing played so easy. I had picked it up in Nashville for $12 off a guy. Really really regret letting him use it now.

 

54 Epi Century

 

The oldest instrument I have is a Fender lap steel from the mid '50s. But I am from 1951 so I don't have anything older than me.

 

I own a parlor guitar from the 30's. I also own a pre war Lap steel with super old D'Armond p/u and mid 50's Fender lap steel. If you are talking amps, I would be onto my second hand as I own at least 8 amps made before 66(on second thought I would need toes. I collect amps).

 

None, I do look for a birth year guitar but not sure I can afford it if I find it. I would also need to play it. That would be a 1956 model. Kind of looking for an orchestra model Martin. Would prefer an OM.

 

I have a unknown Archtop that I would suspect is from the 40s ... might be ‘50s
I have a Sears “ Supertone” uke from the 1920s..

 

No guitars, but we do have my wife's grandfather's violin. He used to play for silent movies in Milwaukee as part of the house orchestra.

 

I played a 56 Strat at Carter guitars in Nashville a few years back. They only wanted 27000 for it!

 

I'm 16 years younger than my oldest. Technically we're both old, so it's not that big a deal.

 

I have 6 guitars and 3 amps older than me. They are really old...

 

I have my father’s violin.
It was made circa 1850.

 

Yes, they want a lot for 50’s electrics. I don’t really want a 50’s electric. If I can find a 56 player quality Martin I like maybe I can pull it off. This isn’t something I look for often. If it appears before me I might go for it. If it never does I won’t lose sleep.

Saying that in the next few months I will mosey up to Nashville and wander through Carter’s. It is a dangerous place with many gorgeous instruments. But, I have beautiful nice playing guitars. The attached are the three Musketeers.

 

I have a couple acoustics passed down from relatives that might be, but i answered none because I cannot verify their age. 1949 is a long time ago !!!

 

One guitar: 1953 Höfner

More gear
- 1946 Epiphone Zephyr amp
- 1953 DeArmond "guitar mike"
- late 1950s (?) DeArmond Rhythm Chief
- 1964 Fender Tremolux head

 

If I had a birth year guitar in the same condition I'm in I wouldn't want it...

 

I have some guitar parts older than me and a '50s Kay Stratotone that must be from before my time.
I also have quite a few saxes that are older than me ranging from 1920s to 1960s.
One of my violins is probably 1850s.
Among my collection of tools I have a few that might be 10,000 years old...
I like old stuff but the durn collectors drive old guitar prices into the comedy range.

 

But you know there is a buyer for every old beater!

 

My Casino is a very early 60’s one and has knocked around longer than me by a couple of years.

Got pianos, violins, banjos and others instruments that are at least a century old.