>Tim, > >We discussed Twain & guitars in March/April/May 1996 with a 1 April 96 posting >the info. on how to contact the owner of the guitar in question. Check the >archives for the contact info. and maybe you'll be willing to follow up and >post us on the results. To my knowledge, no one ever did. > >Thanks, > >larry marshburne [log in to unmask] > >> I'd be interested in any further information about this guitar or >> Twain's reputation as a guitarist. I asked the music dept at Cornell and this is what I got: In tracking down Sam's guitar playing abilities -- you might be interested in checking _Mark Twain's Letters, Vol. 4_, 1870-1871_ p. 38 (Univ. of Cal. Press, 1995). It contains a portion of a newspaper story detailing Sam's ability to pick and sing. Most biographical references, however, deal with Twain's piano playing ability. Hope this helps...info from a website. *************** David A. Conn Lecturer/Asst. Director of Wind Ensembles Cornell University (607)255-3712 [log in to unmask] http://www.arts.cornell.edu/music/Ensembles/CUBands/index.html *************** Jules