Gurian mid-late 70s SJM Acoustic Guitar *SOLD*

SJM stands for “Size: Jumbo, Mahogany.” Michael Gurian has made guitars for The Carpenters, ABBA, Jackson Browne and Paul Simon, among many others.

The earliest guitars were built in various small workshops in New York City, followed by a move to larger premises in Hinsdale, New Hampshire in 1973 where the majority of guitars were built. The company suffered a disastrous fire in its Hinsdale factory in 1979 which resulted in the loss of most of the instrument stock and associated tools, but rebuilt in a new location in West Swanzey, New Hampshire until 1981-2 when it was forced to close due to prevailing economic conditions.

This one is a “Series C” which dates it to the mid to late 1970’s. Mahogany back and sides, Spruce top and Ebony fingerboard. The finish is exquisite and has a 3-D quality when you look at the back and sides. Very responsive and huge tone. Comes with a hard case.