Bobby I knew you weren't & I totally understood what you meant. There isn't much history to be found. I was told by more than 1 vintage guitar dealer that mine is extremely rare because of it being a 684 & not a 684.6. Gibson sued for copyright infringement & evidently there were just a handful of 684 models that have ever been saw. I know it plays better than any other flat top I've ever played by far & I"ve played a Gibson Hummingbird & mine is louder & way easier to play. Heck if it aint worth much money it's well worth having around when the folks with Martin & Gibsons end up wanting to play it which has happened quite a bit & I think it's cool when they lay those expensive ones down & play mine. Although I have to admit I'd love to have a D28 Martin. Oh yeah I guess you& I both are in the vintage instrument club now. lol