

Tony Zemaitis (1935-2002) began his own luthier business in 1965 after working as a musician in the London blues scene of the late 50s, apprenticing to a cabinet maker, and supplying guitars to his friends. His reputation grew quickly as stars such as Ronnie Wood, George Harrison and Eric Clapton began to collect his work. While known for his exotic metal front electrics, he began by making acoustics, and the present instrument is an early example built for Ronnie. Signed "Ronnie Wood" in gold paint on headstock and accompanied by an autograph note from Wood on its use at home and in recording sessions and remarking on its "special sound" and two photos of Ronnie with the guitar.