Members Frank Cawthon Posted January 13, 2008 Members Posted January 13, 2008 I have an old acoustic guitar that was purchased by my brother in 1946 at a local music store which has gone out of business long ago. My brother died in 1948 and the instrument has not been played since that time. On the neck of the guitar is the name "Sherwood" and "Standard". Can anyone tell me the name of the manufacturer and are they still in business or anything about them? I am 78 years old and my Grandson has shown an interest in playing the guitar and I would love to give it to him if it is of any value. Thanks.
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted January 13, 2008 Members Posted January 13, 2008 Hello and welcome to the forum. That is a wonderful idea to pass that guitar down to a family member. From doing a quick Google search for "Sherwood Guitars" I came up with this: http://www.kokomomusic.com/pages/guitars/sherwood_arch_50s.html Maybe someone else on the forum can help? Good luck!
Members Samilyn Posted January 14, 2008 Members Posted January 14, 2008 Sorry, but I wasn't able to find anything either. But ya know, the real value of that guitar is in the fact that it's been in your family for many years and will now be passed on to another generation. There is no price that can be placed on a cherished heirloom, regardless of its lineage. In the meantime, take it to a guitar shop and have the technician examine it and advise you as to its overall "health." Then you'll know if it's still playable or not and what might have to be done to make it so.
Members OldGuitarPlayer Posted January 14, 2008 Members Posted January 14, 2008 Oh yeah...I forgot to mention that maybe you should contact Gruhn Guitars in Nashville. If anyone knows anything about vintage american made guitars it would be George Gruhn. All the best!
Members Terry Allan Hall Posted January 14, 2008 Members Posted January 14, 2008 Some Sherwoods were made by Harmony, some by Kay...Montgomery-Wards sold them prior to creating their own line ("Airline"), many of which were also made by Harmony and/or Kay, depending on the year and model. Depending on condition and model, yours might be worth up to $500. If you could post a picture or tell us the model # (might be stamped inside a/the soundhole), perhaps one of us can give you further info. Sounds like it could be a pretty unique old guitar!
Members C70man Posted January 14, 2008 Members Posted January 14, 2008 I have an old acoustic guitar that was purchased by my brother in 1946 at a local music store which has gone out of business long ago. My brother died in 1948 and the instrument has not been played since that time. On the neck of the guitar is the name "Sherwood" and "Standard". Can anyone tell me the name of the manufacturer and are they still in business or anything about them? I am 78 years old and my Grandson has shown an interest in playing the guitar and I would love to give it to him if it is of any value. Thanks. It might be a Kay......you got pics?....."Note that Kay also made guitar with other brand names on the headstock. These are still Kay's, just they are made for department store type companies. This includes Spiegel ("Old Kraftsmen"), Montgomery Ward ("Sherwood Deluxe"), Sears and Roebuck ("Silvertone"), and Orpheum through the 1950's and 1960's. The most common name (other than "Kay") is by far "Old Kraftsmen". Kays are notorious for having bad neck sets and broken truss rod systems. Usually, this can be corrected by a good repair person for around $150 to $200. http://www.provide.net/~cfh/other.html
Members Frank Cawthon Posted January 21, 2008 Author Members Posted January 21, 2008 Inside one of the sound "f holes" there is a number stamped in black letters. It appears to be 2425 and then 46. I will try to send pictures as soon as I can get my camera to work!! Thanks
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