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They did but they called them Jacaranda or something, their being Japanese. It’s been a while since I’ve studied these so my memory may be failing. You’re right about it being Jacaranda, but that’s a different kind of tree that is common in South America. It is similar in color and grain to Brazilian rosewood. Nice tone, but a little different than classic Brazilian. How is the pickguard? Is it still firmly attached to the body? If so, you’re very luck. Made In 1969 52 Years Of Being Awesome Quarantine Edition T-Shirt These are celluloid and are impossible to find. Most are usually lifting in a few places. I would also leave the adjustable bridge as it is. Most people would say that it is a “tone sucker” and opt to get a regular saddle bridge. Not me. These have a J160-E quality to them.

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The pick guard is coming up a little under the strings if you look close enough in the picture you’ll see what I’m talking about but that’s the only spot  When I bought mine new in 70′, I I was so proud of the thing. It served me for a lot of years. It sits in it’s case, and hasn’t been played in many years. One of the problems with getting old is how to let go of sentimental things gracefully. I replaced a pickguard on one of these for a customer once. Made In 1969 52 Years Of Being Awesome Quarantine Edition T-Shirt The guy also had me replace the bridge and do some fretwork. I found some custom pickguard company online (this was years ago, I forget who it was) who made peel and stick replacements for this specific model. It took some work once I got it, but it came out pretty nice.

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The customer had a change of heart and didn’t want to pay for all the work so he decided to let me keep the guitar, which I was okay with. I really liked it, especially with a traditional bridge and a bone nut and saddle. Yeah, I saw that. Once that pickguard comes off of the guitar it’s toast. I brought mine to an authorized Martin repair place to re-glue it after I pulled it off, but they effed it up. They were given to crew who helped with the landing (and a few notable people like President Nixon), I imagine 1014 was just enough to cover that number + maybe a couple extras  I believe Made In 1969 52 Years Of Being Awesome Quarantine Edition T-Shirt Nixon and all other elected officials that were offered them had to turn them down because they exceeded the statutory value limit for gifts by quite a bit. The watches and the letters rejecting them are held by the Omega Museum.