hank's Hard Wood

[hank]

Picked up a fabulous Gallagher Doc Watson acoustic Monday from an individual nearby. It's a '78 model in EX+ + condition. Sitka top, herringbone, voiced bracing, ribbon mahogany b/s.

Made in Wartrace, Tennessee. It hung in there against mandolins and banjos at a jam last night. Not as "hard" sounding as my AJ or LSV. Very "mahogany" like. Well balanced.

Anyone else familiar with these.

hardhanky:cool:

[Nelson F]

Hank i remember when they first came out!! back then not that popular But! now it's a hole different Game"

[Gazza]

I've heard of them but never played one,thanks for the review.

[hank]

Went to an old time Fiddler's Convention today. Played two Gallagher Doc Watson models there. One was a cutaway. Fabulous! The fellow who won the flatpick guitar competition was playing the cutaway Watson.

Anyway, give them a try if you're fortunate to see one.

[hank]

Here's a photo of the Gallagher Doc Watson.

http://www.lilypix.com/photos/data/hank/full_76_p1157.jpg