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GALLAGHER GUITARS WARTRACE, TN
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- The Gallagher family settled in the Wartrace area in the 1820's. J.W. Gallagher was born in 1915 and lived in the same house in which he was born until his death in 1979.
- J.W. Gallagher first began woodworking as a cabinet maker in Wartrace in 1939. He made fine quality furniture. However, by 1965 J.W. Gallagher was making guitars exclusively.
- Don Gallagher, the fifth generation Gallagher in Wartrace was born in 1947. He literally grew up working in his father's shop. In the early 1960's he closely assisted his father in development of the guitar business. In 1976, Don Gallagher assumed the responsibility of operating the family business when his father semi-retired.
- Gallagher Guitars are built in very limited numbers. From 1965 to 1990 only 2064 instruments were made, indicative of the time and care given each instrument. Early Gallagher Guitars had paper labels. The serial number on these labels indicate the year and month the guitar was made. Starting at the first of 1970, the serial number indicates the actual number of guitars that have been built. This number, together with the model number, is stamped on the neck block inside every Gallagher guitar.
- There is no substitute for fine craftsmanship in a musical instrument. The workmanship on all Gallagher guitars is the same regardless of price or model.
- The difference in cost of the various models is governed by the cost of materials and the amount and type of trim used.
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G 70- Rosewood back and sides/ Sitka Spruce top. herringbone purfling, ifull ivoroid binding, and 1 11/16” nut.
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$3,999 INQUIRE
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G 65- Rosewood back and sides/ Sitka Spruce top, and 1 11/16” nut.
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$3,999 INQUIRE
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Doc Watson Signature Dreadnought- Mahogany back and sides/ Sitka Spruce, Maple binding, herringbone purfling, Mother of Pearl diamond/squares, Doc sig. on 12th fret, and 1 11/16” nut.
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$3,999 INQUIRE
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OO Custom Trail of Tears Brazilian- This one of a kind custom 00 features Brazilian Rosewood back and sides accented by a dark strip of Indian Rosewood, Premium Sitka Spruce top. The inlay pattern crafted by Don Gallagher depicts the legendary Trail of Tears endured by the Cherokee Indians. An Indian on a horse is in the 1st position, the trail is represented by silver wire winding down the fretboard accented by Cherokee Roses and ending with a gold Cherokee eagle rising in victory. Other appointments include Gold Waverly tuners, abalone rosette and purfling, 1 3/4” nut, fossilized ivory nut and saddle, full maple binding and double back strip, and Ebony fretboard and bridge. A truely exceptional 1 of a kind instrument. Pictures
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71 Special- Rosewood back and sides, Sitka Spruce top, herringbone purfling and rosette, full Maple binding, abalone snowflakes and mother of pearl bellflower bellflower headstock inlay, and 1 11/16” nut.
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$4,298 INQUIRE
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G55 Jim Hurst Slope Shoulder- Adirondack Spruce top, African Mahogany back and sides, tiny abalone dot inlay, tortoise shell body binding, Nickel Wavery butterbean tuners, ebony headstock overlay, and 1 11/16” nut. A store favorite.
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$4,200 INQUIRE
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G 50- The original Gallagher Guitar. Doc Watson’s legendary G 50 is on display at the Country Music Hall of Fame. African Mahogany back and sides, Sitka spruce top, ivoroid bound body and headstock, and 1 11/16” nut.
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SOLD
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