Could be a long post this one.
First a story, early seventies I auditioned for Chicory Tip (I know I know!) whose only claim to fame was 'Son of my Father' (do look them up ahem)
Anyway the group (no one called them bands back then) gave the ticket to my mate Steve Allen a Kentish boy.
I was the better player but he had the better image. They toured Europe around 1976 time and he regaled me with tales of debauchery and something called a Sheriff's Star! The group fizzled out.
As recompense for the ticket he sourced a few instruments for me at very good prices (sometimes free) and some pictures follow.
Lorna played the Piano properly whereas I attacked it with chords
The 3 Eko's are work a day but good for children to learn on.
A 1977 USA Telecaster on the left sourced by Steve and an ebay special Les Paul on the right which is not really.
Two SG's the one on the right (batwing plate) has an unsubstantiated rumour to it that it was one of Townshend's spares for their Live at Leeds tour. I cannot comment but the serial numbers match up.
I have their dates but from memory they are both around 1967
Lastly is Bessie from 1934
My brother makes guitars too.
I now need that Vox AC30 in an earlier post.
I also need a 50's/60's Martin D28 or D35 not fussy which.
My youngest plays folk clubs in Leeds, my eldest founded Cold in Berlin so if you like heavy dark Goth metal and swearing check them out. They do ok and Vauxhall motors sponsor their tour bus in return for publicity
I have not played for about 3/4 years as care worker duties took priority and my skill level is now poor to below average. I have no motivation either to pick them up again yet.