So pleased to see you folks featured that special '43 Gibson Banner SJ guitar on this video. I originally loaned that guitar to John Thomas for Lauren Sheehan to play on those Kalamazoo Girls recording sessions (ultimately, recording When Johnny Comes Marching Home) and later I sold it to John for him to use on his Book tour. Some background: I acquired the guitar from the family of the original owner and we performed the restoration needed. And yes it is true the original owner took it to WWII and he and his comrades carried it with them into battle and literally played the finish right off it. That original owner with the guitar managed to return from the war intact. That SJ was a favorite of my picking circle and a special piece of my collection and I consider it in good hands now. Benn Carlson - Vintage Licks Guitars
