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Hi Slinger, Thanks for the info. I will try the Hanabach Goldin's. To be honest I usually play my Sanchis Model 40 and i'm afraid to say, the C50 languishes in the background .

Hi Slinger, So now there are at least 3 of these around. That sure is some price for the one at auction. I must say the one I have is in excellent condition and is a beauty to play. As a Luthier, you will be able to recognise the finer points of construction. The Guitar feels real good in the hands is well balanced easy to play and as you say, the sound quality is excellent. I wish you many happy hours of playing your new aquisition Fernandosor

Hi vtwoodchuck Are we the only owners of a C50?

Hi vtwoodchuck, I have contacted Gibson and they kindly sent me via e-mail a 'Product Sheet' and pricelist for this guitar. It appears to have been made from around 1986 to 1992. My C50s serial number is 8610049 so appears to be an early model and ties up with my memory of buying it around 86/87. Construction Materials are - Rosewood Back and Sides with a Solid Cedar Top and an Ebony Fingerboard. Good quality materials for a Guitar priced at USD $349.. Two cheaper models were made with Mahogany Back and Rosewood Fingerboard at USD $189 and $249. They have been unable to tell me how many were made or shipped. Do you play it often? I use a Sanchis Model 40 for most of my Classical and Flamenco stuff and I have a Brazillian Di Giorgio Classical from 1975 that has the most beautiful melow tones. Best regards Fernandosor.

Hi Folks, I am new to the Forum. I have a C50 in almost New Condition only played for 20hrs tops. It has been in store for nearly 20 years and remains in excellent playing condition. I searched the web but did not find any others mentioned. Sooo if anyone out there has one let me know Fernando