1947 CF Martin & Co, D-18 #102725 SOLDA very hard to find, Tapered Braced Post War Martin D 18. Im going to let these pics tell the story until I have a description to postGreat guitar!

Eric specified that these "Soloists"

The obvious design idea behind this one was to morph an ES335

but am willing to be corrected if you know better

you get a Nitro Cellulose Finish

this one is a "gem" in that it is totally crack free and factory original

but this one  is still flying the JMI flag and sounding very much as you’d hope it to

Made by Tokai - who we feel are the best of the current Asian makers creating affordable 'vintage style' instruments - here we have a well put together and cool looking Rickenbacker 4003 style bass in classic 'Fireglo' finish over basswood body

It is heading for 50 years and is ready for another 50

Original Hardware and Original Black rectangular hard case…

in black contemporary hard case

Personally I’ve often thought that they’ve not quite “nailed” the neck shape and tone at times

Here's an unusual Gibson model