Data Source

National Museum of American History

Description (Brief)

Hascal Haile of Tompkinsville, Kentucky made this guitar in 1972. Hascal "Hack" Haile (1906-1986) began making guitars professionally after retiring from furniture making in the late 1960s. He made guitars for many classical and country musicians and was considered to be among the world’s top makers of custom guitars. This six course (6x1) guitar has a top of Spanish pine, back and sides of Spanish cypress, and a maple neck. The guitar’s edge and soundhole is inlaid with abalone and ebony. Country musician, Chet Atkins previously owned and played this guitar and owned several Haile guitars throughout his career.

Location

Currently not on view

user

Atkins, Chet

maker

Haile, Hascal B.

date made

1972

Credit Line

Gift of Hascal Haile

Measurements

overall: 41 in x 14 5/8 in x 4 1/4 in; 104.14 cm x 37.1475 cm x 10.795 cm

Object Name

guitar

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ID Number

1980.0681.01

accession number

1980.0681

catalog number

1980.0681.01

place made

United States: Kentucky, Tompkinsville