{"title":"Stay Gold Guitars","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn addition to our retail business, Stay Gold Guitars is a full service shop specializing in vintage acoustic guitar repair, restoration and rebuilding as well as X brace conversions of vintage ladder braced guitars. We also make new guitars inspired by select vintage flattops and are currently taking orders.  Stay Gold Guitars is comprised of a team of skilled luthiers with a wealth of experience working on vintage instruments.  Whether you are looking to repair\/restore a family heirloom or transform a vintage guitar with unrealized potential we are a guitar shop like no other.  Additionally, we offer customers the unique opportunity to \"adopt\" a guitar for resurrection from our large stock of unrestored vintage guitars.  We also work on select other stringed instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"1930s-harmony-houn-dog-x-brace-conversion","title":"1930s Harmony Houn' Dog X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e12 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e24 1\/8\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 7\/8”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1930s Harmony made Bradley Kincaid has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new ebony pyramid bridge, neck reset, new ebony fingerboard, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with open gear Restoration tuners, new bone nut\/saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job, crack repairs.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41950378524769,"sku":null,"price":1775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HounDogFront.jpg?v=1736895483"},{"product_id":"1930s-regal-diamond-head-x-brace-conversion","title":"1930s Regal X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e12 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e24 1\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1930s Regal Diamond Head has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood bridge, neck reset, fretboard replaned with a slight radius added, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with open gear Restoration tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job, crack repairs.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41960911994977,"sku":null,"price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/RegalDiamondheadConversionFront.jpg?v=1737501071"},{"product_id":"late-1940s-harmony-h165-x-brace-conversion","title":"Late 1940s Harmony H165 X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Solid Mahogany \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1940s all mahogany Harmony H165 \"figure 8\" has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally!  Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, making a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fretboard replane, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, new bone nut\/saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41971571949665,"sku":null,"price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyH165Figure8ConversionFront.jpg?v=1738091303"},{"product_id":"1930s-harmony-houn-dog-x-brace-conversion-copy","title":"1960s Harmony H1203 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1960s Harmony H1203 has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood bridge, neck reset, fretboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover Stay Tite 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job, crack repairs.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42002331140193,"sku":null,"price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/H1203ConversionFront.jpg?v=1739470400"},{"product_id":"1920s-supertone-x-brace-conversion","title":"1920s Supertone Rebuild\/X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e13.0”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e24.0”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 13\/16\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1920s Supertone has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion.   Now it sounds and plays phenomenally!  Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, making a new rosewood \"airplane\" pin bridge, neck reset, new rosewood fretboard, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, new bone nut\/saddle, crack repairs on back of guitar, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  K+K Pure Mini passive pickup. Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42017226555489,"sku":null,"price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/1920sSupertoneFront.jpg?v=1740273947"},{"product_id":"1930s-regal-x-brace-conversion","title":"1930s Regal Concert Size Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e12 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e24 1\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1930s Regal been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay GoldGuitars' X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with open gear Restoration tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42028455493729,"sku":null,"price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/Floral_Regal_Front.jpg?v=1740778892"},{"product_id":"1960s-harmony-h1270-x-brace-conversion","title":"1960s Harmony H1270 Long Scale Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e16.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e26.5\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e2.0”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1960s-1970 Harmony H1270 twelve string been transformed through a complete rebuild and \"long scale\" conversion.  We converted its 25.0\" scale length to be 26.5\" long a la original Oscar Schmidt made Stella twelve strings.  We also retraced the guitar with ladder bracing in the manner of original Oscar Schmidt made twelve strings.  Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing top and back ladder bracing with new ladder bracing in the patternoforiginal Oscar Schmidt made guitars of the early 1900s, new bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaced, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with open gear Restoration tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42035657146465,"sku":null,"price":1775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/Stella12Front.jpg?v=1741129876"},{"product_id":"1960s-harmony-h167-x-brace-conversion","title":"1960s Harmony H167 Rebuild\/X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1960s Harmony H167 has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with \"six on a side\" locking tuners, new bone nut\/saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42043604140129,"sku":null,"price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyH167ConversionFront.jpg?v=1741386136"},{"product_id":"1940s-kay-calvert-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1940s Kay Calvert Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 11\/16”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1940s Kay Calvert has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's design of X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42097492688993,"sku":null,"price":1675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/KayCalvertConversionFront.jpg?v=1743629309"},{"product_id":"1960s-harmony-h162-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1960s Harmony H162 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1960s Harmony H162 has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42097627660385,"sku":null,"price":1675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/H162ConversionFront.jpg?v=1743630254"},{"product_id":"1960s-harmony-h319-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1960s Harmony H319 (H1260) Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e16.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1960s Harmony H319 (essentially the same as an H1260) has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, crack repairs, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, new pick guard, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42097650860129,"sku":null,"price":1775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/H319_H1260_Conversion_Frull_Front.jpg?v=1762297544"},{"product_id":"1950s-harmony-jamboree-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1950s Harmony Jamboree Rebuild\/X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e16.5\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. mid 1950s Harmony H1250 Jamboree has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! We love the H1250s combination of a wide lower bout with a semi- shallow (3.5\") body depth.  Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  **K+K Pure Mini Pickup installed**Comes with new TKL hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42140909699169,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyJamboreeConversionFront.jpg?v=1745555445"},{"product_id":"1950s-kay-rebuild-and-brace-conversion","title":"1950s Kay K-24 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eLaminated Maple \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e17.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 11\/16\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. 1950s Kay K-24 jumbo with cutaway has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, making a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover \"Sta Tite\" open gear 18:1 tuners, new bone nut, new bone compensated saddle, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42141624172641,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/Kay_Jumbo_Cutaway_Conversion_Front.jpg?v=1746221149"},{"product_id":"early-1950s-s-s-stewart-h1203-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1950s S.S. Stewart H1203 Rebuild\/X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eRare S.S.Stewart branded c. early 1950s S.S. Stewart branded Harmony H1203 transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold Guitars designed X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut, new bone compensated saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42141641900129,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/SSStewartConversionFront.jpg?v=1745603123"},{"product_id":"1960s-harmony-h165-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1960s Harmony H165 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003e1960s Harmony H165 transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset with bolt on neck joint, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut, new bone compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new TKL hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42141657792609,"sku":null,"price":1775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyH165ConversionFront.jpg?v=1745603282"},{"product_id":"1940s-kay-sherwood-deluxe-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1940s Kay Sherwood Deluxe Rebuild \/X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eMahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e17.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 11\/16”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1940s - early 1950s Kay made Sherwood Deluxe has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Very large pianistic sound.  Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, fretboard position markers repaired, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/new bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, some cosmetic repair and cosmetic repairs, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42159482306657,"sku":null,"price":2100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/SherwoodDeluxeConversion.jpg?v=1746473768"},{"product_id":"1939-harmony-ritz-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1939 Harmony Ritz Rebuild\/X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1939 Harmony Ritz has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's design of X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42196296269921,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyRitzConversionFront.jpg?v=1748366662"},{"product_id":"1940s-regal-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1940s Regal \"jr. jumbo\" Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e14 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 1\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. 1940s Regal has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's design of X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, top and back crack repairs, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42196984856673,"sku":null,"price":1775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/RegalJrJumboConversionFront.jpg?v=1748385751"},{"product_id":"late-1930s-harmony-round-up-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1930s Harmony Round-up Rebuild\/X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e14 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1930s Harmony made Round-up \"figure 8\" slothead has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's design of X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, new ebony fingerboard, new frets installed, old tuners replaced with open gear Restoration tuners, back crack repairs, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42197002125409,"sku":null,"price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyRoundupConversionFront.jpg?v=1748386233"},{"product_id":"1960s-harmony-h1270-rebuild-x-brace-conversion","title":"1960s Harmony H1270 Rebuild\/X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e16.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e2.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003ec. 1960s Harmony H1270 twelve string transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold Guitars designed X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Restoration open gear tuners, new bone nut, new bone compensated saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42201382879329,"sku":null,"price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyH1270ConversionFront.jpg?v=1748472135"},{"product_id":"1960s-harmony-h162-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion-1","title":"1960s Harmony H162 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1960s Harmony H162 has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's design of X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42221819166817,"sku":null,"price":1675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyH162ConversionFront.jpg?v=1749074713"},{"product_id":"1960s-harmony-h162-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion-2","title":"1960s Harmony H162 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1960s Harmony H162 has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's design of X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42274051391585,"sku":null,"price":1675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyH162ConversionFullFront.jpg?v=1751391157"},{"product_id":"1950s-kay-k-22-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1950s Kay K-22 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eLaminated Mahogany \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e17.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 11\/16\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. 1950s Kay K-22 jumbo with cutaway has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, making a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with new Kluson style reproduction tuners, new bone nut, new bone compensated saddle, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42274056241249,"sku":null,"price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/K-22FullFront.jpg?v=1751391229"},{"product_id":"1960s-harmonyh319-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1960s HarmonyH319 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1960s Harmony H319 OM with \"atomic logo\" has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, making a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover \"Sta Tite\" open gear 18:1 tuners, new bone nut, new bone compensated saddle, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42274062041185,"sku":null,"price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyH319ConversionFullFront.jpg?v=1751391517"},{"product_id":"1950s-harmony-sundale-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1950s Harmony Sundale Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e13.25\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e24.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1950s Harmony Sundale has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's design of X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42274066759777,"sku":null,"price":1175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonySundaleConversionFullFront.jpg?v=1751391681"},{"product_id":"1960s-silvertone-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1960s Silvertone H623 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.25\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1960s Harmony made all solid mahogany Silvertone H623 has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's design of X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42364223848545,"sku":null,"price":1675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/SilvertoneConversionFront.jpg?v=1754865514"},{"product_id":"1950s-silvertone-jumbo-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1950s Silvertone Rebuild\/X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eMahogany \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSpruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e17.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. 1950s Silvertone jumbo with has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' X bracing design.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, making a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with new Kluson style reproduction tuners, new bone nut, new bone compensated saddle, crack repair, expert setup job.       \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42540033736801,"sku":null,"price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/JumboSilvertoneConversionFront.jpg?v=1761506240"},{"product_id":"1930s-regal-auditorium-size-rebuilt-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1930s Regal Auditorium Size Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eMahogany \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eMahogany \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.25\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.25\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1930s Regal auditorium size is an interesting model as it is very similar to Kay made Oahu 67ks and has Kay sequel checkerboard soundhole binding.  It has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' X bracing design.   Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, making a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, Brazilian rosewood fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with new open gear Grover 18:1 tuners, new bone nut, new bone compensated saddle, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42540145836129,"sku":null,"price":1875.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/RegalOMFullFront.jpg?v=1761512446"},{"product_id":"c-1940s-regal-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"c. 1930s Regal 00 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eBirch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSpruce  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e14 1\/8\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e24 1\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1930s-early 1940s Regal has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! This guitar is an interesting model with a size closer to a \"grand concert\" than a \"concert\" size yet at 14 1\/8\" wide it is narrower than a Gibson L-00.  Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, crack repairs, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42565963022433,"sku":null,"price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/Regal00ConversionFront.jpg?v=1762300238"},{"product_id":"1971-harmony-h166-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1971 Harmony H166 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1971 Harmony H166 has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42566014107745,"sku":null,"price":1575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/HarmonyH166ConversionFront.jpg?v=1762896469"},{"product_id":"c-late-1930s-harmony-figure-8-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"c. Late 1930s Harmony \"Figure 8\" Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Birch\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1930s Harmony \"figure 8\" model has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X brace design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, back crack repair, new bone nut\/compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42614980804705,"sku":null,"price":1775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/BlondFigure8ConversionFront.jpg?v=1763423629"},{"product_id":"c-1936-washburn-5257-reproduction-2","title":"c. 1936 Washburn 5257 Reproduction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eIndian Rosewood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSitka Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15 1\/2\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes:  Since its inception Stay Gold Guitars has had the opportunity to have many special vintage flattop guitars available to study, learn from and take inspiration from.  The 1930s Washburn 5257 is one of those models.  We've owned several and each has been wonderful in its own regard. We love the unique dimensions of the 5257 and have found them wonderfully balanced and equally adept at both fingerstyle and flatpicking playing - something that is not easy to find in a guitar.  So, when we decided to utilize our experience with vintage flattops in building vintage inspired new guitars a reproduction of the Washburn 5257 immediately came to mind.  Our 5257 model is inspired by the Regal made\/Washburn branded 5257s built in Chicago during the 1930s.  We made plans to the specifications of an original c. 1936 5257 in our collection.  We're extremely proud of the results!  Sitka spruce top and Indian Rosewood back\/sides.  One piece mahogany neck hand carved with vintage \"V\" profile mirroring the original.  Finished with a hand rubbed French polish finish. Non-scaloped spruce bracing shaped to the original specs.  Ebony fretboard with MOP position markers.  Ebony \"smile\" bridge.  Ebony bridge pins with MOP dots.  Waverly brushed nickel vintage style open gear tuners.  Tortoise pick guard with the distinctive 1930s Regal shape.  Cream colored celluloid body bindings.  Compensated bone saddle.  Bone nut.  Rosewood heelcap and faceplate.  Two way adjustable truss rod with sound hole access.  25 1\/4\" lower bout, 11 1\/2\" upper bout and 4 1\/4\" deep at end pin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694358564961,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/5257FullFront_df31aae3-4f62-4ccf-838d-cf6b4e4b4150.jpg?v=1765915109"},{"product_id":"c-1936-washburn-5257-reproduction-1","title":"c. 1936 Washburn 5257 Reproduction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eIndian Rosewood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSitka Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15 1\/2\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes:  Since its inception Stay Gold Guitars has had the opportunity to have many special vintage flattop guitars available to study, learn from and take inspiration from.  The 1930s Washburn 5257 is one of those models.  We've owned several and each has been wonderful in its own regard. We love the unique dimensions of the 5257 and have found them wonderfully balanced and equally adept at both fingerstyle and flatpicking playing - something that is not easy to find in a guitar.  So, when we decided to utilize our experience with vintage flattops in building vintage inspired new guitars a reproduction of the Washburn 5257 immediately came to mind.  Our 5257 model is inspired by the Regal made\/Washburn branded 5257s built in Chicago during the 1930s.  We made plans to the specifications of an original c. 1936 5257 in our collection.  We're extremely proud of the results!  Sitka spruce top and Indian Rosewood back\/sides.  One piece mahogany neck hand carved with vintage \"V\" profile mirroring the original.  Finished with a hand rubbed French polish finish. Non-scaloped spruce bracing shaped to the original specs.  Ebony fretboard with MOP position markers.  Ebony \"smile\" bridge.  Ebony bridge pins with MOP dots.  Grover 18:1 vintage style open gear tuners.  Tortoise pick guard with the distinctive 1930s Regal shape.  Cream colored celluloid body bindings.  Compensated bone saddle.  Bone nut.  Rosewood heelcap and faceplate.  Two way adjustable truss rod with sound hole access.  25 1\/4\" lower bout, 11 1\/2\" upper bout and 4 1\/4\" deep at end pin.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694376521825,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/5257FullFront_ece5331f-6276-4864-8d28-3abc2bafa774.jpg?v=1765916393"},{"product_id":"c-1936-washburn-5257-reproduction-12-fret-slothead","title":"c. 1936 Washburn 5257 Reproduction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eIndian Rosewood\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSitka Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15 1\/2\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 3\/8\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes:  Since its inception Stay Gold Guitars has had the opportunity to have many special vintage flattop guitars available to study, learn from and take inspiration from.  The 1930s Washburn 5257 is one of those models.  We've owned several and each has been wonderful in its own regard. We love the unique dimensions of the 5257 and have found them wonderfully balanced and equally adept at both fingerstyle and flatpicking playing - something that is not easy to find in a guitar.  So, when we decided to utilize our experience with vintage flattops in building vintage inspired new guitars a reproduction of the Washburn 5257 immediately came to mind.  Our 5257 model is inspired by the Regal made\/Washburn branded 5257s built in Chicago during the 1930s.  We made plans to the specifications of an original c. 1936 5257 in our collection.  We're extremely proud of the results!  For this version, we made a 12 fret slotted headstock variant.  Sitka spruce top and Indian Rosewood back\/sides.  One piece mahogany neck hand carved with vintage \"V\" profile mirroring the original.  Finished with a hand rubbed French polish finish. Non-scaloped spruce bracing shaped to the original specs.  Ebony fretboard with MOP position markers.  Ebony \"smile\" bridge.  Ebony bridge pins with MOP dots.  Golden Age Restoration vintage style open gear tuners.  Cream colored celluloid body bindings.  Compensated bone saddle.  Bone nut.  Rosewood heelcap and faceplate.  Two way adjustable truss rod with sound hole access.  25 1\/4\" lower bout, 11 1\/2\" upper bout and 4 1\/4\" deep at end pin\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694381928545,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/12Fret5257FullFront.jpg?v=1765916775"},{"product_id":"c-1917-lakeside-jumbo-reproduction","title":"c. 1917 Lakeside Jumbo Reproduction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eFigured Polar \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSitka Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e16 1\/2\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes:  Since its inception Stay Gold Guitars has had the opportunity to have many special vintage flattop guitars available to study, learn from and take inspiration from.  We are fortunate to have owned two of four Lyon \u0026amp; Healy made Lakeside jumbos known to exist.  It is believed that Lakeside jumbos were made between approximately 1912 and the early 1920s as that is when they appear in catalogs.  The models a fascinating history and some consider Lakeside jumbos the first true dreadnaught guitar produced.  Lakeside jumbos predate both Martin made Ditson dreadnoughts and the later made Martin D-1\/D-2.  Our Lakeside jumbo model is inspired by the two Lakeside jumbos built in Chicago circa 1917 in our collection.  We made plans to the specifications of the originals.  Sitka spruce top and with beautifully figured poplar back\/sides (poplar back\/sides on originals were convincingly stained to look like rosewood).  Neck joins the body at the 12th fret.  One piece poplar neck hand carved with vintage \"V\" profile mirroring the original.  Slotted headstock.  Finished with a hand rubbed French polish finish.  Ladder braced.  Rosewood fretboard with MOP position markers.  Rosewood bridge.  Rubner vintage style open gear tuners.  Beautiful handmade multicolored wood purlings\/backstip.  Rosewood heelcap and faceplate.  Compensated bone saddle.  Bone nut.  Two way adjustable truss rod with sound hole access.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694402539617,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/LakesideFullFront.jpg?v=1765919372"},{"product_id":"c-1917-lakeside-jumbo-reproduction-1","title":"c. 1917 Lakeside Jumbo Reproduction","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eFigured Polar \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSitka Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e16 1\/2\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes:  Since its inception Stay Gold Guitars has had the opportunity to have many special vintage flattop guitars available to study, learn from and take inspiration from.  We are fortunate to have owned two of four Lyon \u0026amp; Healy made Lakeside jumbos known to still exist.  It is believed that Lakeside jumbos were made between approximately 1912 and the early 1920s as that is when they appear in catalogs.  The models a fascinating history and some consider Lakeside jumbos the first true dreadnaught guitar produced.  Lakeside jumbos predate both Martin made Ditson dreadnoughts and the later made Martin D-1\/D-2.  Our Lakeside jumbo model is inspired by the two Lakeside jumbos built in Chicago circa 1917 in our collection.  We made plans to the specifications of the originals.  Sitka spruce top and with beautifully figured poplar back\/sides (poplar back\/sides on originals were convincingly stained to look like rosewood).  Neck joins the body at the 12th fret.  One piece poplar neck hand carved with vintage \"V\" profile mirroring the original.  Slotted headstock.  Finished with a hand rubbed French polish finish.  Ladder braced.  Rosewood fretboard with MOP position markers.  Rosewood bridge.  Ebony bridge pins.  Golden Age Restoration vintage style open gear tuners.  Beautiful handmade multicolored wood purlings\/backstip.  Rosewood heelcap and faceplate.  Compensated bone saddle.  Bone nut.  Two way adjustable truss rod with sound hole access.  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42694446186593,"sku":null,"price":5500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/LakesideJumboFullFront_f1afa559-503a-40c9-b52b-fe56faeadb7b.jpg?v=1765922229"},{"product_id":"1940s-regal-jr-jumbo-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1940s Regal \"jr. jumbo\" Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; 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Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's design of X bracing, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, replacing old bridge with a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, rosewood fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, back crack repair, new bone nut\/fully compensated bone saddle, new plastic bridge pins, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43085347749985,"sku":null,"price":1775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/RegalJrJumboConversionFront_2117a710-f4dc-40ee-aa8a-8b4d0f577aaa.jpg?v=1769811944"},{"product_id":"1950s-kay-jumbo-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1950s Kay Jumbo Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eLaminated Maple \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e17.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 5\/8\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. late 1940s-early 1950s Kay jumbo has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, making a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, binding repair, old tuners replaced with new Grover 18:1 open gear tuners, new bone nut, new bone fully compensated saddle, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43662418378849,"sku":null,"price":1900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/KayJumboConversionFront.jpg?v=1771352802"},{"product_id":"1950s-kay-jumbo-cutaway-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion","title":"1950s Kay Jumbo Cutaway Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eLaminated Maple \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e17.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25 3\/4\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 5\/8\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis c. 1950s Kay  jumbo with cutaway has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! Rebuild work included:  removing the back of the guitar and replacing existing ladder bracing on top of the guitar with Stay Gold's X bracing design, replacing back bracing, replacing old bridge plate with a new maple bridge plate, making a new rosewood pin bridge, neck reset, fingerboard replaned, old frets removed and replaced with a complete new fret job, old tuners replaced with Grover \"Sta Tite\" open gear 18:1 tuners, new bone nut, new bone compensated saddle, expert setup job.  Comes with new hardshell case.      \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Stay Gold Guitars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43752137031777,"sku":null,"price":1975.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0260\/5567\/1905\/files\/KayJumboCutawayConversionFront_39456e50-a2e9-406c-88a8-956707540e80.jpg?v=1773357833"},{"product_id":"1960s-harmony-h162-rebuild-and-x-brace-conversion-3","title":"1960s Harmony H162 Rebuild and X Brace Conversion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eBack \u0026amp; Sides:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Mahogany\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eTop:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003eSolid Spruce \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eLower Bout:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e15.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eScale Length:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e25.0\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNut Width:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoSpec\"\u003e1 3\/4”\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eNotes: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productInfoPart\"\u003eThis 1960s Harmony H162 has been transformed through a complete rebuild and X brace conversion using Stay Gold Guitars' method of X bracing.  Now it sounds and plays phenomenally! 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