thanks for the reply's, it is quit a mismash of bits , but does look like an interesting guitar i have another pic of a more modern guitar with ermen massie in the fret board too, its either a customiser or a wealthy mans toys lol.This guitar belongs to a 84 year old pastor who bought 20 years ago from previous owner who he says played with barbera mandrell and the mandrell sisters and dolly parton but is not the person on the fret board.He wants $700 for this guitar, i am sure the neck is of a 70's les paul artisan and the body is gretsch as i can just make out the label when i looked at it, thanks Colin