1966 12 string 'Levin' Guitar made in Sweden at
Gothenberg.
20 years ago the guitar was badly damaged, 
filled with wood filler and then painted; 
first with black then siver and finally red paint.
Inside inspection identified loose and missing bracing.

Guitar showing damage following removal of
most of the paint.

Final removal of paint using solvents. All
of the holes and cracks have been glued through 
the soundhole. Complete removalof the black paint
was  not possible in ares of damage where the 
paint was in the wood fibres.

Completed guitar.

The top will eventually become more uniform in colour.