Anyone know what da heck this guitar is?

[David M123]

If only it wasn't 39 inches!!! I simply cannot play a guitar that is more than 38.5 inches.

[geelinus]

I believe that guitar is either an Estezager or a Zagerban. . .

[macmanmatty]

shipping is free it might be worth it that inlay looks GOOD!!

[devellis]

Looks a lot like the Vietnamese guitars I've seen before. As inlay art, they're reasonably nice but as playable guitars, they reportedly have their limitations. Part of the problem is that they're built in a very high-humidity environment and aren't designed to adapt well to drier climates (like essentially all of the US). I think some folks have had good luck with these but it seems that more have had significant issues.

I actually like the look. I wouldn't order anything with that much bling but as a representation of a presentation-style guitar of the late 1800s or early 1900s (but with steel strings), I think it works reasonably well. As I always say, though, installing all that pearl takes time and thus money. The resources (labor and materials) devoted to ornamentation aren't available for optimizing structural integrity or tone. Corners had to be cut and they're likely in areas that aren't obviously visible but might be far more important than what you see on the surface. So, at this price point, there are likely to be significant shortcuts where it really counts. But as an eye-catching wall-hanger, it certainly would get noticed.

[rmgjsps]

I don't know what it is, but it makes the headstock on my Blueridge seem a bit understated.

[stormin1155]

Originally Posted by Inyo

This is a picture of a 12-string dreadnaught....

[ship of fools]

Reminds me of a model 299 ( 1986 ) model Washburn concert size with the bridge being different of course but really close on the inlays. and body bindings.