Hi – I’m sorry I can’t be of any help with your question about Crafton guitars specifically, but the guitar looks to be in very good shape for its age. It appears to be fairly high quality from the pics – one would assume that if it was used professionally that it was at least good enough for that.

I would take it in to a good guitar tech to get an opinion on the neck and the condition of the frets, etc., and do any maintenance on it to get it to top playing condition. (Short of refinishing, etc, which I definitely think you SHOULDN’T do – it looks gorgeous as is and it would reduce any $ value it has. That would almost be a crime!).

If I had MY grandfather’s guitar, I would definitely keep it and care for it, and if I didn’t know how to play I’d at least try to learn. Start reading up on how to care for old guitars!

Lucky you!