Picked up this guy the other day.

[MichaelThorn]

And here's the guitar.

I like it with the guard off. 

[Spectrum13]

I like it with the guard on.   If it had a different horn, from the photos it could be an original 58 or 59.

 

Stunning

[MichaelThorn]

1 hour ago, Spectrum13 said:

I like it with the guard on.   If it had a different horn, from the photos it could be an original 58 or 59.

 

Stunning

Thanks so much. The pick guard pictured is new, not sure why. The original is in the case. Again, not sure why. I didn't compare the guards. All the wear on it is from 23 years of real play by my friend in the picture. It plays like a dream. I did replace the pots and harness. I'm not sure which parts were original if any of it. While I was at it I purchased the little pointers to make it look more like a '58/'59. 

Edited 46 minutes ago by MichaelThorn