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First Name : Steven
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email : ssasenick@comcast.net
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Cortley Model Number : J-6500 Cortez
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Serial Number : 70474
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Manufacture Date : 1977?
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Comments : bought it in 1978. never learned to pay until 5 yrs ago. great condition and still sounds perfect! Not sure if it is worth much.
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First Name : donald
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email : PUPPIE58@YAHOO.COM
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Cortley Model Number : 870
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Serial Number : ?????
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Manufacture Date : ?????
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Comments : PURCHASED AT YARD SELL FOR 25 DOLLERS
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First Name : Dave
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email : ddavis281@cox.net
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Cortley Model Number : CF 85
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Serial Number : 60915
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First Name : Wayne
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email : wreeh@conarcdesignbuild.com
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Cortley Model Number : WT150
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Serial Number : 51016
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : I purchased my Cortley new right out of high school in 1973. Its sat up for 20 years. I just restrung it and it still sounds as fresh as the day it was new.
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Comments : BY THE WAY MY SITE IS WWW.LISAANDGALEN THANKS
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First Name : GALEN
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Cortley Model Number : DOVE
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Comments : I WILL HAVE TO GET BACK TO YOU.I AM SO HAPPY TO FIND THIS SITE. I DO NOT USE COMPUTERS MUCH SO THIS IS JUST COOL. I HAVE BEEN A TOURING GUITARIST ALL MY LIFE-AND A COMPOSER. MY CORTLEY HAS BEEN JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE WITH ME.I DO NOT USE IT ON GIGS OFTEN B
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First Name : david
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email : corpusheen@yahoo .com
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Cortley Model Number : ce222
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Serial Number : 026467
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Manufacture Date : unknow
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Comments : with grover tuners its hard beat
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First Name : Paul
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email : paul_witt89@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : W65 H
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Serial Number : 41269
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Manufacture Date : N/A
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Comments : Gibson hummingbird copy,it was my fathers & has been well played.
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First Name : michael jennings
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email : jenningsmr@aol.com
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Cortley Model Number : cf-85
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Serial Number : 71014
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Manufacture Date : cant find
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Comments : i got my guatar around 1974 its in ex condition and still play regulerly just woundering about vaulue any coment appiciated
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First Name : mike bayless
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email : mbay3926@aol.com
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Cortley Model Number : cortez
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Serial Number : J 6500
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Manufacture Date : 1975
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Comments : what a GREAT guitar been playing it for years if you would lik a pic just E mail
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First Name : Casey
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email : tfcasey@pvco.net
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Cortley Model Number : 34something something
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Serial Number : ?
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Manufacture Date : ?
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Comments : This Cortley is a baritone ukulele. Im new to the ukulele but it seems to have a nice, rich sound. Its been lying around for years and I just recently decided to string it.
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First Name : Guy Howe
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email : grhowe1@cox.net
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Cortley Model Number : unknown
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Serial Number : unk
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Manufacture Date : 1970s
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Comments : its a 12 string, wonderful sound. I still play it.
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First Name : al
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email : koonyow1@suddenlink.net
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Cortley Model Number : ce223 maybe
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Serial Number : 766915
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Manufacture Date : circa mid 70s ???
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Comments : shes a bound neck and body goldtop with a semi hollow space under the top. why, i dont know...maybe for tone? she came with the deluxe style pickups(smaller than normal humbuckers)i lost her once and found her in a pawn shop many years later. thinkin abou
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First Name : Ronnie
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email : rmagg@comcast.net
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Cortley Model Number : CF30
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Serial Number : none
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Manufacture Date : n/a
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Comments : I recieved this guitar as a gift for my 18th birthday when I joined the navy. My mother bought it so I wouldnt take my 1963 Martin D-28 with me on the ship. Needless to say I fell in love with the instrument. I have played it on beaches from Singapore to
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First Name : Mike
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email : dm_ryan@msn.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF-75
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Serial Number : 60970
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Manufacture Date : ?????
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Comments : These are the only numbers on the inside label along with Made in Japan. I do not know if 60970 is date of manufacture or serial number.
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First Name : james
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email : jamestlewisjr@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : 019793
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Serial Number : 019793
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Manufacture Date : n/a
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Comments : i got a 74-78 custom cortley lp
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First Name : Esthelene
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email : emcagle@hotmail.com
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Comments : I have a Cortley guitar, that has no Model #, no serial # or manufacture date listed. It has a label on the inside that says Cortley 45. Under the name, it has Made in USA. I cant find any info on this Cortley guitar. It also has on the top of the neck Co
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First Name : Chase
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email : skcbmckenney
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Cortley Model Number : F 100
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Serial Number : 51057
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Manufacture Date : No Date
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Comments : Purchased at pawn shop. Does not appear to have CF 100, just F 100 does have Maxwell Myers Inc in Texas and Southland Musical Merchandise Corp N. Carolina. Do you know anything about this guitar?
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First Name : RAY
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email : rh32526@aol.com
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Cortley Model Number : W65H
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Serial Number : 0213
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Comments : THE ONLY NUMBERS ARE WROTE IN INK UNDER THE MODEL NUMBER THEY ARE 0213.NO NUMBERS ARE STAMPED ANYWHERE
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First Name : Tom
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email : tomk@outgun.com
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Cortley Model Number : J-6000
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Serial Number : 71290
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Manufacture Date : mid 70s?
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First Name : Brian
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email : hamrnmel@hotmail.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF-65
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Serial Number : 60753
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Manufacture Date : ??
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Comments : I bought this guitar about 15 years ago from a co-worker for Best I have spent in a long time. What a beautiful sounding guitar !
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First Name : Joe
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email : skullbone59@hotmail.com
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Cortley Model Number : WT-150
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Serial Number : 51050
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Comments : This is all of the numbers I can find on the Cortley Label.
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First Name : Tommy
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email : shaw437954@bellsouth.net
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Serial Number : 768905
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Comments : I am not sure about the model number or the manufacture date. This is what I am looking for. I hope you can help. It is a Les Paul Style guitar.
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First Name : daniel biddix
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email : rdbiddix@maylandcc.edu
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Cortley Model Number : CF-95
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Serial Number : 60770
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First Name : Wade Tucker
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email : colomgb@aol.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF75
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Serial Number : 60910
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Comments : One of the nicest knock-offs Ive ever owned. Great action and the sound is rich especially in the low range. Im amazed at how well it holds tune.
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First Name : JIm Browning
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email : Merc1940@aol.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF-85
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Serial Number : 60901
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : My Dad left me this guitar, he died in 1984. It is a very good guitar and I do play alittle. I have always wonder what it is worth. It is in very very good condition.
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First Name : Rob
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Cortley Model Number : CF95
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Comments : I purchased what I think was a CF95 in 1976. I know it had the 3-pc back. I lost track of it twenty years ago, but have been looking for information about Cortley for years. Thanks for the website!
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First Name : Airon Paul Dugas
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email : airondugas@gmail.com
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Cortley Model Number : w-200
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Serial Number : 61260
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Comments : My mom bought this for my dad in the 70s and he gave it to me. I have been playing it for about 16 years and is hands down my favorite guitar. This is coming from a guy who owns 2 badass vintage Gibsons and a number of other great guitars. My aunt also ha
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First Name : Deborah Rutter
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email : deborahrutter@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : 860
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Serial Number : 70392
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Manufacture Date : unknown...mid 70S
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Comments : I havent seen this version anywhere...any have any ideas?
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First Name : Travis
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email : Bottoms12906@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : cf85
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Serial Number : 60997
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Manufacture Date : ?????
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Comments : The guitar belong to my great grandpa and he had it as long as i remember. When he died my grandma got it and gave it to me. Holds a special place in my heart. plays great, sounds great and it still looks great. great web site Ive been looking for one. If
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First Name : Neil
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email : hobberdidance@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : Cortley 5-string banjo
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Comments : I dont know anything about this banjo and cant seem to find anything out yet. Where are they made?
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First Name : Neil
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email : neilreeves@bellsouth.net
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Cortley Model Number : W120
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Serial Number : 0308
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Manufacture Date : 70s
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First Name : Walt
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email : walt.petty.hou2@statefarm.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF 85
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Serial Number : 71077
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Manufacture Date : 1977
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Comments : IN like new condition. Bought Houston,TX in 1977. Has sticker inside dist by Maxwell Meyers, Southland Music. Great full tone guitar, plays easy.
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First Name : Rick
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email : karrabo@aol.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF-65
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Serial Number : 60739
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Manufacture Date : 60s or 70s
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Comments : Bought off eBay from Lawman Mike. In excellent condition,all original
Excellent resonance,tone and volume
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First Name : John
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email : guitardove222@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF 347
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Serial Number : 60545
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Manufacture Date : Unknown
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Comments : I bought this guitar in July 2008, for 72 bucks including S&H; in perfect condition...not a ding, dent or scratch anywhere! My first classical guitar and it didnt take me long to grow attached to it...beautiful guitar with great sound and clarity!
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First Name : Elmer
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email : Countylineguitarist@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : CE222
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Serial Number : 012373
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Manufacture Date : ??????
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Comments : My cortley LP copy is just absolutely amazing! I bought it at a pawn shop a while back for a hundred bucks, hardshell case and all. The tuners sucked so i replaced them with grovers and the pickups were really worn out so i put a P94R (neck) and a P94T (b
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First Name : david
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email : jeentar@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : l.p. coustom blk gold hrd.ware.
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Serial Number : 026467
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : bought in south tex. pawn shop i set it up for my on taste love to play real vintage quality its a great player
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First Name : Dennis
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email : doyle.dennis@sbcglobal.net
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Cortley Model Number : CF-95
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Serial Number : 61250
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Manufacture Date : ??????
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Comments : It was distributed by Maxwell Myers in Texas.Southland Musical Merchandise corp. N. Carolina What is it worth now because it just has a beautiful sound.
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First Name : Raymond
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email : lakesidecrappie@hotmail.com
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Cortley Model Number : W65H
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Serial Number : 60967
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Manufacture Date : ?
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Comments : Im not sure the manufacturing date but I bought my guitar over 30 years ago at Tri_City Music in West Columbia, SC.
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First Name : David
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email : austinmcnairy@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF-45
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Serial Number : 70895
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : I got this guitar for Christmas in 1974. Just wondering about some history on Cortley Guitars. It has a 3 piece back with inlays on the frets. Sounds GREAT!
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First Name : greg
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email : gregorysloaneyahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : cf 150
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Serial Number : 50231
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Manufacture Date : ?
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Comments : I fuond this guitar at a yard sale in Somerset,KY, and only paid for it. Paper label is mostly torn away, and sometime in its life someone added electronics to it which had been removed prior to my dicovery of this guitar, but the evidence clearly rem
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First Name : Greg Hughey
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email : hudawg117@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : 45
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Serial Number : Unknown
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Manufacture Date : Unknown
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Comments : Hi, I have a very old Cortly 45 acoustic guitar that is labeled CORTLEY 45 made in U.S.A. on the label inside the sound hole. The headstock is also labeled CORTLEY Steel Reinforced Neck, Made in U.S.A. I havent found any information on U.S.A. made Cortley
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First Name : stephen kelley
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email : georgiacuz48@aol.com
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Cortley Model Number : cf 95
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Serial Number : 80g47
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Manufacture Date : ?
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Comments : bought at a church yard sale,no strings and plastic bridge missing.cleaned it up,put parts back on,and it sounds as goodas my north america gibson ephiphone,maby better.but stringaction doesnt come close yet,but will when im finished.I also have a cort gu
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First Name : Steve
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email : sshelton81@triad.rr.com
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Cortley Model Number : WT-150
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Serial Number : 0690
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Manufacture Date : Not listed
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Comments : Label reads Courtley Exclusively distributed by Maxwell Meyers, Inc. in Texas Southland Musical Merchandise Corporation in N. Carolina Model No. WT-150 Made in Japan
This Courtly appears to have a Cortez serial number? Any info appreciated.
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First Name : joe
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email : series15@netzero.com
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Cortley Model Number : cf-150
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Serial Number : 71123
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Manufacture Date : dont know
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Comments : I have had this guitar since about 1981,I bought it in a Houston pawn shop for about , if I remember right.This guitar has been all around the country with me.It holds its tune like almost no other guitar I own.
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First Name : Jon
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email : jonreneau@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF-75
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Serial Number : 60682
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Manufacture Date : ????
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Comments : This was my first guitar ever. 50 later it is still my fav. fret bars are so worn though.
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First Name : Greg Wolf
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email : gtwolf@bellsouth.net
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Cortley Model Number : cf45
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Serial Number : ?
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Manufacture Date : 1978
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Comments : My first guitar was a Cortley CF45 Guild copy. It had a fine sound, but was hard to play. I never had the action set right. I wish I still had it. I still own a 78 model Cortley banjo, RB250 copy.
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First Name : Mike
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email : tmgiddens@bellsouth.net
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Cortley Model Number : 347
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Serial Number : 0656
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : This guitar was bought by my father sometime during the late 70s. Cant find much information about this or any Cortley guitar. This classical guitar is in perfect shape. It hasnt been played since 1982.
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First Name : kelly
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email : jandkpaint@msn.com
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Cortley Model Number : wt 150
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Serial Number : 0427
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Manufacture Date : ???
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Comments : This is a beautiful 12 string . I get confused because the wt150 is on top and the 0427 is just below those numbers but it dosnt say serial number just the numbers I stated do you know about this guitar ?? Thanks kelly
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First Name : jamie
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email : gibsonj45lvr@mac.com
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Cortley Model Number : cf-65h
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Serial Number : 80613
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Manufacture Date : ?
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Comments : Mine is a Hummingbird copy. My Uncle Russ owned it and was given to me after his parting. It is in Great shape with RUSS written in sparkles on the front of the body. Awsome!
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First Name : bud
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email : budg49@hotmail.com
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Cortley Model Number : cf 347
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Serial Number : unknown
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : this guitar sounds and plays great. I found it in a pawn shop and worked at getting this paint smudges and dirt off. thanks for the informative site.
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First Name : Gary
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email : garyjobob@epix.net
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Cortley Model Number : J6500
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Serial Number : 70302
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Manufacture Date : no idea!
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Comments : the guitar is in like new condition and sounds great. it was stuck in a friends attic for years and needed lots of TLC. i adjusted the neck and put a set of martin light strings on it. the maple sides and 2 piece back are beautiful. the abalone purfling b
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First Name : Rick
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email : karrabo@aol.com
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Cortley Model Number : CE222
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Serial Number : 019835
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Manufacture Date : Not sure
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Comments : Les Paul Custom all original,in good condition. Plays great.Bought from a fellow 3 miles down the road from me.
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First Name : Ed
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email : brentoned@hotmail.com
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Cortley Model Number : 860
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Serial Number : 71229
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Manufacture Date : ?
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Comments : Acoustic purchased at a pawn shop for back in 90 or 91.
3/4 body size, full neck. Still in great shape and sounds better than most of the expensive guitars Ive tried in the music stores.
Any ideas about this one?
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First Name : Mike
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email : Rigorousbean@gmail.com
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Cortley Model Number : 347
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Serial Number : 0645
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Manufacture Date : ?
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Comments : This particular Cortley is a classical. It is made in Japan and is from either the late 60s or early 70s (I think). I know nothing else about it. If anyone could help me, I would love you forever!
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First Name : Charlie
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email : bat@xyz.net
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Cortley Model Number : CF 45
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Serial Number : 70815
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : Appears solid spruce top with much bearclaw figure. MOP/Abalone inlay in rosewood(?) fretboard which is iveroid bound. Abalone/ivoroid binding and abalone & black/white inlay around soundhole. Mahogany neck, 3-piece back, and sides of rosewood (solid???).
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First Name : Lawrence
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email : lawrence @ capitol sheds. com
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Cortley Model Number : CF 95
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Serial Number : 60962
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Manufacture Date : 1970s
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Comments : I just found it its in pretty good shape any idea what its value is
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First Name : Rick
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email : karrabo@aol.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF30
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Serial Number : 70819
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : I think it was made in the 70s. Has had a bridge doctor installed but still has great resonance.
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First Name : Red
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email : Chestnutridge2@juno.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF65
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Serial Number : 71124
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Manufacture Date : Unknown
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Comments : This box looks like the Gibson dove, is natural finished and has a great resonance. Mint condition!
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First Name : Red
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email : Chestnutridge2@juno.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF100
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Serial Number : 71102
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Manufacture Date : Unknown
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Comments : This is a 3/4 size guitar with the sound of any full sized box Ive heard. Excellent quality
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First Name : Ray
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email : Raycwag@aol.com
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Cortley Model Number : LP copy
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Serial Number : 016540
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Manufacture Date : Dont know
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Comments : I found this blonde tiger striped gem on ebay a few years ago. The next day I won another Cortley LP copy from another seller I had bid on earlier. This one was a tobacco burst. They both arrived on the same day. Both mint with mint cases. It was one of t
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First Name : aaron
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email : baronferran@hotmail.com
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Cortley Model Number : cortez j6000
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Serial Number : 70166
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Manufacture Date : 1970
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Comments : i will send photos soon,i think cortez is the original name before cortly and now cort!
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First Name : John
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email : guitardove222@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : W 65-H
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Serial Number : 60924
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : A Gibson Dove Copy. (Sunburst)
This guitar is near mint condition. It is pictured on the Web Site.
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First Name : John
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email : guitardove222@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF 150 12 String
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Serial Number : 80614
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : I purchased this guitar used in 2007 for This guitar is pictured on the Web Site.
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First Name : John
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email : guitardove222@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : CF 75
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Serial Number : 60965
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : Copy of Martin D45, This guitar is pictured on the Web site.
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First Name : John
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email : guitardove222@yahoo.com
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Cortley Model Number : J 6000
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Serial Number : 70307
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Manufacture Date : unknown
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Comments : Guitar purchased in 1979.
This guitar is the J 6000 pictured on the web site.
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