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!!! Oh my gosh! You're so right about the year! I misread the numbers on this website when I was dating it: http://www.guitarhq.com/epiphone.html Thanks so much for clarifying that for me!

You're right! It was his. It means a lot to have something of his. Even without the history of the guitar, it has a ton of sentimental value that means something to me. :)

If anyone needs to see the guitar here's a link to my Flickr. I tried to include the dings and scratches in the photos as well. Any thoughts about the condition of the guitar? The case? I used linseed oil on the bridge, which was recommended to me by a man in a guitar store. Then I just used a guitar polish and a clean cotton rag and q-tips for the rest of it.

Hi, I'm Heather and just recently joined this forum so I could learn more about my guitar, it's care, and value. I'm not looking to sell, but would like to know about how much to insure it for. So about the guitar, I have a 1962 Ft-45 Cortez that my dad bought new in the 60s for around $125. He never learned how to play it, so when I started lessons around 15 years ago it still had its original strings (since replaced), the soft case it was bought in, and the little booklet that gives information about the guitar. I still have the soft case (but there's a bit of wear) and the booklet. I miiiight have a few of the original strings if that means anything. As for the guitar, there's a few dings and scratches on the front and back (still looks nice though). I was told at a local music shop that the neck is bent forward ever so slightly and it would need to be sent away and "steam pressed" to straighten it (is this safe for a vintage guitar??). I don't notice the difficulty in play anymore because I'm used to it. I really love this guitar and want it to be at its best! Any recommendations on what to use to clean and care for it? I look forward to any info about this guitar! Thanks!