Merle Travis: Thumbpicker - On May 25, 1948 Paul Bigsby finished Merle's guitar and stamped the serial number 52548 on it. On May 29 Bigsby delivered the guitar to Travis at a
Guild Guitars - One of three ever made, Merle Travis' signature model. Hypothetical question, how much would you pay to play it for one hour? 😂 #GuildGuitars #MadeToBePlayed | Facebook
![New book, 'Sixteen Tons: The Merle Travis Story' highlights the incredible life of a gifted musician. New book, 'Sixteen Tons: The Merle Travis Story' highlights the incredible life of a gifted musician.](https://cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/coxohio/337NJVGA25D4XD2CGJ4UJ7HCW4.jpg)