Merle Travis can only be truly described as a "Renaissance Man" of the country music world. Not only is he forever a legend on guitar and for his songwriting and singing, but Travis was also a renowned guitar designer and author. In 1946, after signing with Capitol Records, Merle scored his first vocal hit with "Cincinnati Lou", then followed with a number one hit entitled, "Divorce Me C.O.D". Travis designed an electric Spanish solid-body guitar in 1948, and the legend goes that this instrument
Merle Travis can only be truly described as a "Renaissance Man" of the country music world. Not only is he forever a legend on guitar and for his songwriting a…
Auction record
- Auction house
- Heritage
- Auction
- Auction 606
- Lot
- 23231
- Sale date
- October 2004
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