The Steel Guitar Forum

Just bought a Fender 8 String Steel and from other information in the forum I guess it is a Fender Deluxe.

I removed the tuner pan and inside there was a 6-58 which I suspect is June 1958, there is also what looks like a writing letter J. I would like to know if my assumptions are correct and if anyone knows the significance of the Letter J, how much should I value it on my instrument insurance?

Appreciate any info

Regards;

Don

I think there was a gal who worked at Fender who would date and initial the guitar during final assembly.

The gal who wrote her name in my Dual Pro was Mary, who wrote in many guitars it seems.

There was a Spanish gal whose first initial was J.(maybe Juanita) who also worked there, if I'm not mistaken.
Jody Carver would know for sure.

For instrument insurance you should probably get an appraisal, which you can then use to support your claim if needed.

When I carried instrument insurance through Clarion I was required to submit a bill of sale for newer instruments or an appraisal for older ones, before they would write the insurance.

Thanks gents, I guess it is a 58 and I will have to get an appraisal done for sure, as I did not pay a lot for the guitar, but I'm loving it and would try and replace it if destroyed or stollen

I would say $800-1000

ron

Donald,
Your guitar is just like the one i have,same color.I got it new in Tampa FL about 1959 or 60,great sounding steel.I would say Ron is about right on the price 800-1000.I still play it as much or more then my D-10 Sho~Bud.

Doc Hope
Plant City,FL &
Greeneville,Tn