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William Flores |
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I received my first e-mail from Bill Flores on November 8, 2013. Here is his story ... Hello David, Bill Flores here...I was doing some research on my instruments and came upon your site...nice! Here is my story: In the early 70's-mid 80's, I sang radio/TV jingles for an "in-house" broadcast advertising company whose "capital" was sometimes done in bartering. On occasion, merchandise obtained in a barter agreement was offered to the employees at discounted price. About '73 or '74, an offer was made for a Yamaha FG-360 guitar/no case...just the cardboard box and packing it was shipped in. The deal was $.30 on the dollar, so I paid $150.50 for my baby! The top brace, just inside the sound hole is stamped: 31229. Inside the body (as you play) on the top side is written in what appears to be chalk or white grease pencil, is the figure in pic 15 (the last picture in the array). In the bottom of the body (just opposite the tailpin) is written, in pencil, the figures in pic 14 (the first pic in the last row). Rather than trying to describe the woods, features, etc. I have taken pictures with my wife's compact camera. If these are not sufficient for identification, let me know what you need...no problem.
On a recording session in the 80's, we were doing a C&W session and were
looking for some different acoustic guitar sounds, so I offered my FG-360.
Freddie Newel (?), the picker from Nashville who played my Yamaha, told me
after the session that it was one of the finest acoustics he had ever
played. I had a luthier set it up for me the mid 90's and added a shim
about the width of a business card under the nut and said "Voila!"
It REALLY sounded great, better than before. If any of this does not
come through, please let me know. After you have look at everything,
please let me know your assessment. Our thanks to Bill for sharing his info. |
 
Bill's comments about the markings inside are interesting. It is the first time someone has noted this kind of thing. |
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