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Hey there everyone,
I thought I share a couple photos of one of my Vintage "59" Models
This is one of the guitars from my Step-By-Step thread.
I have an original Pre-Ventures Maphis model here at my shop, but it's
a wreck, I studied photos of 4 other original Pre-Ventures Maphis models,
not one guitar was exactly the same, even the mistake plates were all a different
shape.
So I patteren the 2 "59s" I built somewhere between the one I have here at the shop and
Mosrite collecter and Forum member, Bob K's Pre-Ventures Maphis model, I think it's the best
one I've ever seen.

Thanks for taking a look,

Ed Elliott / E.F.Elliott Guitars USA

What a wonderful source of information! I am a hobby-builder of guitars, and by looking at your work, I can see how to take those steps toward improving what I build, and how I go about doing it. I am envious of a lot of your tools! I primarily use a milling machine for all my precision work, and a lot of hand grinding and sanding for the shaping. Finishing is my on-going problem...until I can find space for a mini paint booth, I'm sticking to oiled finishes, but that gets same-same quite quickly.

Thank you so much for undertaking this series of posts!

olrocknroller

EFElliott wrote: ........<I have an original Pre-Ventures Maphis model here at my shop, but it's
a wreck,>.......

Ed, that came out really nice, but I bet there are a lot of us wandering just what that "wreck" looks like.

Yeah, lets see the wreck!

Looks really nice Ed, I'll be as good as you in 2000 years or so Yeah lets see the wreck.

Al

Beautiful work, Ed! I want one!
Scott

Thanks Scott,
Well,there's a lot more where that one came from.
I can whip one up just for you! Or anyone else that would like to have one in there collection.

Ed Elliott

Super, what would be the price range, dare I ask!? And I think I should address you as "Mr. Elliot" judging by the superior work you do! Also, were bound headstocks normal for a '59 model, such as the Hallmark "59?
Scott