I love the ones that are road worn from actually being used for a long time!
 
Paul, as is often the case with these old Parlor guitars, this little sucker puts out a lot of volume.  It doesn't have the depth of tone that one gets with rosewood or other more traditional tone woods.  I suspect there is a reason why you don't see too many oak guitars.  Nevertheless, it is fun to play and holds its own, tonewise.
 
Bill, tgo

I remember those Fender shaped body guards from back in the day. I didn't get them at the time, but now (after decades of use) I totally see what they are all about!

Isn't Sonicus' series bass an oak core body?
That is some tiger-ey oak.
 I bet the later Howard models have more run of the mill back and sides.

73-32 seems to have an Oak core indeed !

gtrguy -  
 
I actually found a NOS body guard on ebay! These are pretty rare, never mind new in the original box. Now that super clean back will remain impervious to buckle rash for the coming years.
 
 

Wow.A 66 Jazz.Beeeutiful.I'm totally jealous.And a body guard as well.
Awesome.

The snare sold for $685. Shows you how much I know.

That is one boatload of bucks for a beat up snare, even if it is a vintage Radio King!!!