Damascus, Virginia, serial number 6, signed Bill G. Neely and dated 1992; bound spruce top, rosewood fingerboard, curly maple sides, back, and neck; mother-of-pearl name plate, truss rod cover and position dots; fitted with Grover tuners. Comes in a plush Yamaha hardshell case.

41-1/2 overall length

From the Collection of Steven Miller, Burnsville, NC

From the Collection of Steven Miller, Burnsville, NC

Bill Neely (1934-2014) created highly prized mandolins and guitars one at a time for the accomplished bluegrass musicians of Southwestern Virginia and East Tennessee. This one puts forth a deep bass sound. Sadly, no more of these instruments will ever be built.

Excellent condition with only minimal signs of handling.