u/Pure-Experience-665

Update: I have all the info I need. really appreciate helping me out!

Hi everyone! I was given this guitar from a friend after their dad passed. No one else plays in their family and they knew I was interested in learning. I'm hoping an experienced luthier in the USA could give me an estimate for repair so I can determine if I should fix it or ask my friend if they want to have it back for keep-sake wall art. I'd feel weird selling it.

*this is not me asking for actual quotes to complete the work. i just need an idea of what this might cost. i'm unable to answer questions about the history.*

It says Truetone guitar (stamped with "steel reinforced neck" on the back). There’s no paper inside but some images online are pointing me to believe it’s a Calypso. A few areas that look damaged are:

The Bridge: There is a gap forming on the bottom part of the bridge.

The Neck Heel: On the back where the neck attaches to the body, there is a small but visible gap and separation where it looks like the wood is pulling away.

The Soundhole: The wood right around the edge of the soundhole is a bit splintered but not on the fretboard.

I have a few estimate requests I sent last week in arizona but haven't heard back so thought I'd try this route.

Thanks for the help!

Hi everyone! I was given this guitar from a friend after their dad passed. No one else plays and they knew I was interested in learning.

It says Truetone guitar (stamped with "steel reinforced neck" on the back). There’s no paper inside but some images online are pointing me to believe it’s a Calypso? I don't know much about guitars at all, but I’m hoping to get some feedback from the community if it’s even safe to try and play because I noticed a few areas that look damaged and I'm not sure how bad it actually is:

The Bridge: There is a gap forming on the bottom part of the bridge.

The Neck Heel: On the back where the neck attaches to the body, there is a small but visible gap and separation where it looks like the wood is pulling away.

The Soundhole: The wood right around the edge of the soundhole is a bit splintered but not on the fretboard.

Are these minor issues, or is the guitar structurally unsafe to tune up and play?

Wondering if I can take it to a shop or if it’s just wall art. Thanks for the help!