My New to me Maphis Sunburst

[gplayer]

Man, that thing looks in great shape. Nice score.

[JohnChambers]

According to my ancient S. Cherne blue book, sounds like a Joe Maphis Mark 1 (model #501), which was "available in Natural and Transparent Sunburst finishes", manufactured 1965-1969. Spruce top and walnut back! That's an amazing looking guitar. Congratulations!

[GTSP]

Oh man, that is really a nice gee-tar.

[ElTwang]

Nice one!! Wasn't aware of JMs in sunburst either. What's the serial number on yours (if you don't mind sharing)? Mine is D425.

Pics here

Again I must say how impressed I am with this model. I spend 2-3 months on and off going to the guitarshop to check it out and couldn't resist in the end. Mine has been played a lot and has that 'less collectible more of a players guitar' look and feel.
Play it through a clean amp and there's a bunch of cool sounds to be found. To my ears this is a Mark 1 sounding guitar with a hollowbody'ish thump.

I wonder wether JM himself actually played this model or not?

Congrats!

[TimR]

I have seen a lot of JM's (even owned a couple -one a 12 string).

I too must say, I've never seen a sunburst.........

[Sarah93003]

Wow, that is a stunning guitar! Congratulations!