Sold A Martin Yesterday

[Mister Ed]

8. One of my best buddies has a 1930's Martin that was bequeathed to him.

The guitar belonged to the the father of one of our friends, who had been a music teacher and band director at our school.

While he was still living, he told my buddy something to the effect of, "Pete, I have many other things of value to leave to my wife and children. I want you to have this guitar. I've watched you grow as a musician since you were just a boy. I know that you will value it and care for it and enjoy it."

Well, the guitar was in rough shape, and needed a lot of expensive restoration work. Pete spared no expense in restoring it to its former glory, and he eventually played it at the old man's funeral.

And what's next, now that Pete and I are old and in the late stages of our lives? Well, Pete's watching for that young, promising boy or girl who might love and appreciate that fine old guitar...