I used to collect a lot more, but have since sold most everything off. However, there's 1 item that I can't sell - and that I plan on donating to a museum someday. I was hoping the great G&L muses here might help me confirm its validity.
About 3 years ago, I found a couple of collectors from the 90's who became my source of passion, knowledge and G&L instruments. One such collector had just about every G&L you could imagine. I remember it being very difficult deciding how to spend my limited resources on these guitars. He priced them right! And they all had such cool stories. He apparently had purchased a lot of Paul Bechtoldt's collection. After purchasing a couple from Mr. X (I'll keep his name anonymous), he offered me the opportunity to purchase a very special guitar. He didn't say much about it, he just sent me a photo of the letter below (addressed to the original owner, not Mr. X). Needless to say, I purchased the guitar!
Last year, I found a copy of Paul Bechtoldt's "Leo's Legacy" and the book references this guitar and has photos of this guitar, but doesn't confirm whether or not it was Leo's personal instrument.
Ever since, it's been sitting in its case. I've taken it to a couple of guitar appraisers, but no one knows what to make of it. I did speak with one of Leo's employees who seems to recall seeing this guitar in his workshop.
I hope to uncover the mysteries of this guitar. If you have any information or can point me in the right direction, let's solve this one! I'm very interested in preserving this piece of history for all.
