#23: John Bradley

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Redneck #23 is probably the most recognizable of the Rednecks - due in no small part to the guy most often playing it. It’s the guitar that John Bradley has kept as his own primary guitar.

 

Of course he had a little help in that decision - evidenced by the Tommy Emmanuel signature just above the neck. Says John, “It WAS for sale before Tommy critiqued it and signed it. However, glad he did...just knew I had to keep it.”

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That doesn’t mean it gets locked away or kept from public view. The wear spots on the pickguard will testify to its frequent use.

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John plays it regularly both with friends and with the St. James Jammers (catch him with #23 at the Leroy James Farmers' Market most Saturday mornings).

 

If he’s feeling generous, he’ll let others give it a go. Recent guest sighting include being used in Magnolia Arts Center’s production of Funny Thing Called Love and at the St James United Methodist Church Talent Show. Back at Redneck Headquarters, a visiting Seminarian on a mission trip got in a little time playing #23.