Lot 73: Herald HL34 Classical Acoustic Guitar

A Herald model HL34 3/4 size classical acoustic guitar, produced for John Hornby Skewes and Co. Ltd. The instrument is constructed with a light-coloured laminate soundboard featuring a decorative multi-coloured geometric rosette around the soundhole. The back and sides are finished in a dark wood-effect laminate. The guitar features a dark-stained fretboard and bridge, a slotted headstock, and three-a-side tuning machines with white plastic buttons. The internal paper label displays the Herald brand name in cursive script. It is currently fitted with three metal-wound nylon core strings and three clear nylon strings.