Anyone know what kind of Guitar?

[yellowbeard]

Hello, Was told that is was at least 50 yrs. old. it's got Marquis on it, could it be a Martin? Thanks Joe

[HHP]

Not Martin. I'm thinking Central or South American, just a guess by the hybrid elements.

[yellowbeard]

worth anything?

[HHP]

Originally Posted by yellowbeard

worth anything?

I wouldn't think so. Have you tried to play it?

[yellowbeard]

hadn't seen it in person yet? guys got it, said he wanted 25 bucks for it.

[HHP]

Originally Posted by yellowbeard

hadn't seen it in person yet? guys got it, said he wanted 25 bucks for it.

Sounds about right, hard to say if you get $25 worth of play out of it. I'm guessing the action and geometry are going to be out of whack.

[yellowbeard]

thanks for the info. was looking for a cheap one to redo, into a left handed. If I screw it up no big loss. I have 2 other left handed ones. Thought I could build a beater out of this one. But didn't want to mess up a guitar that might be worth something.

[HHP]

Originally Posted by yellowbeard

thanks for the info. was looking for a cheap one to redo, into a left handed. If I screw it up no big loss. I have 2 other left handed ones. Thought I could build a beater out of this one. But didn't want to mess up a guitar that might be worth something.

I think you are on safe ground with this one.

[Fire&Rain]

Harmony used the "Marquis" name extensively in their product line in the 70s for both acoustic and classical models (and even banjos). Here is an example. Looks to be maybe a parlor style or even classical model with the narrow upper bout and slotted head. Can't tell if it has bridge pins or not. I can't make out the logo on the headstock, but you might try a search for "Harmony Marquis guitar". The headstock shape in your pictures is definitely not the classic Martin design.

[Dave T]

Offer him $10.

Dave