It was more than just a musical instrument. The guitar had been played by Jimi Hendrix. It was the genuine article, a bona fide
treasure. I held it carefully with both hands. Smiling from ear to ear, I imagined the magic fingers that once played these very strings. It was the real thing! Use the drop-down menu to complete the sentence. Based on the context clues, "bona fide" most likely means.
