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Location: South of most, North of few | Ok, here goes. I know you all think I'm crazy by now, but this will ice it for most. I'm selling these for just what I have in them and will eat the shipping conn. US.
First off, new, less than 10 minutes of play, Alvarez AJ 60 SC with very nice optional tweed HS case. Solid Engleman Spruce top with Maple back and sides. Jumbo body. Very nice electronics package, with nice workmanship, fit and finish. Lists for around 908.00, typically sells for around 5-600.00 without case. No longer available. This one is new for only 475.00 shipped.
Next up, a great little parlor I scored from War Eagle. 14 fret neck, burst finish, OP24 E electronics with E tuner. Comes with nicely fitted gig bag which is new. Has a couple very unnoticeable "finish cracks" at the bridge. Very hard to see and impossible to photograph. Has new set of Elixir nano .011s on it and sounds beautiful. I paid 650.00, the same price to you, shipped conn. US.
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Location: South of most, North of few | Next, is the Patriot that I just received from Play Adamas. Nice shape for a 30+ year old guitar. I thought I would like it, but I never did warm up to the older Legend sound. I guess I should have known better. Anyway, 30yr mojo "A" braced legend just like the Lennon model with the Patriot decal. # 401 of the series. I paid 650, same price going out with HS case, shipped conn. US.
Last, but not least, my beloved Tacoma EKK19C. All Solid Koa and spotless with factory LR Baggs electronics. Includes (sorry Jack) Temp Koa tuner buttons and Koa truss rod cover. This is not at a giveaway price like Andrew had on his. If it doesn't go, I will be happy to keep it. Anyway, 1200.00 takes it, shipped conn US., which is exactly what I have in it. Comes with Humicase hard shell molded case.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Da Koa too...?!?!?!? :eek:
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
OK, Jimbo. what's on the stove? |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Maybe something else.... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Maybe something else.... Have you been lookin at my potential sale items again :cool: |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Since we're in a selling mood....wait for it... :rolleyes: |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Sweet stuff!
I had the Parlor as it received the finish cracks via FedEx in Winter. Wicked a little #10 Cyano glue into them and they nearly disappeared and are stabilized. A must have guitar and IMHO better than the 97C.
Yes, I did make a deal on the EKK19C and it is a very worthy guitar - even in a dark room! With Tacoma Plant gone and FMIC Ownership in question I just have to say it - THEY DON'T MAKE EM LIKE THIS ANYMORE!
Mine was appreciated by a few people yesterday and for good reason.
JIM - Did I make that TRC or did you get it from the Tacoma Fan Club? |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Got it from the TFC along with a T shirt. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | BTW, did I mention, I take lay a ways?
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Location: Cincinnati | I'm a little biased but that Tacoma is probably the most beautiful guitar I have ever laid my eyes on. I had a friend that refused to play it because it was so nice. Every time I opened the case I was still amazed. I think it had a softer(mellower perhaps) sound than my other guitars, but it real shined when played through an amp. This one will not disappoint. |
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Location: Bluffton, SC | Love the tortoise shell binding on the Tacoma. Good luck with the sales, Jim. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Thanks Weas,
The parlor is sold! Going just a stones throw north of me..... ;) |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | I had a link to the Father's Day '97C vs Parlor comparison but called TJ before posting. Day-um, he's quick on the mouse!
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Does this mean that Iffy is trying to corner the "Parlor" market too?
Damn glad that Dweezil lives across the ocean from here. (not that that's stopped him from anything ;) ) At least he sells what he doesn't feast on. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Talk about a stimulus plan...lol
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Beggin:
At least he sells what he doesn't feast on. Hey, whoa, I've sold five 'O's and there's one buried in the FS forum sum'eres. Plus, I'm awaiting some minor parts from the MS in order to offer several more. I try to sell 'em like I like to buy 'em, cheap but complete! (Jeeze, I'm starting to sound like Patch!)
Oh, BTW, anyone have a nutmeg 'O' parlor? :D |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Oh, BTW, anyone have a nutmeg 'O' parlor? :D [/QB] Need I say more. :p |
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Location: On the Coast - Halfway between SF & OR | Man O' Man, how's come every guitar I want that's offered for sale is always gone before I even know it's been listed?
If anyone hears of a nylon string ovation parlor for sale ever again, please tell the seller I want one.
I'm depending on you guys... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Don't think I've ever seen a nylon string Ovation parlor. |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | Fletcher, you just have to keep checking here SEVERAL times a day, and then get lucky. I wanted to snap up that parlor, but I needed to make a sale first. Wound up selling a couple of nice ones yesterday that would've enabled me to buy it, but they came in too late.
Now, who else has something delectable? :) |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Well, it looks as if the parlor is going further north than originally expected. ;) |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | OK, I got a really bad case of 'guilt'. When Jim's post basically went unanswered, I was going to post the FATHER DAY link to our '97C vs Parlor evaluation to boost interest. Prior to posting the link, I called Jim and asked him to hold it for me since no one had committed. I also told him I really didn't need another 'O', but it is such a tremendous instrument (that SB is to die for!)... Hey, it beat out my '97C...
Then I viewed the resultant posts and the 'good angel' on my shoulder gave me a big jab... so it's not only going north, but also waaaay out west.
I've missed out on several great guitars due to an itchy, but sweaty, trigger finger. Having played this 'un, I had a hair trigger grip.
This is one case where 'if you snooze, ya lose' takes a back seat! |
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Location: Hot Springs, S.D. | All I can say is the friends I have made here are some of the very finest people I've (n)ever met. So here's a big cyber-hug going out to Iffy and Trader. I really love you guys! |
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Location: Upper Left USA | (blush)
Sweet!
"Got it from the TFC along with a T shirt."
The TGF is another fine group of individuals! Actually about 1/5th of them are us.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by MWoody:
Actually about 1/5th of them are us. Woody,
I have a '98 DR-20 with the unfortunate finish 'bubble' up by the neck base. But I just can't let go of it. It has 'guts'!
Although Jim and Mike keep putting Martins in my lap, the Tacoma runs right up there with da 'M's.
See ya'll, I do own other gits besides 'O's and 'A's. In fact, I actually have an '85 F-400S Tak that's a keeper also :p |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Nice of you Iffy!!
Canterbury, maybe you can hug them in person next summer.
Enjoy!
OK, everyone look at the OTHER guitars here for sale. Jimbo is the best to buy from, I know because I have bought two of his "never will be sold" gits from him. :D |
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Location: On the Coast - Halfway between SF & OR | Originally posted by CanterburyStrings:
Fletcher, you just have to keep checking here SEVERAL times a day, and then get lucky. I wanted to snap up that parlor, but I needed to make a sale first. Wound up selling a couple of nice ones yesterday that would've enabled me to buy it, but they came in too late.
Doubt my boss would understand my knocking off work several times a day to check an internet forum. Guess I'll just have to rely on luck.
Congrats on getting the parlor after all. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | No electronics |
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Location: Jet City | I had the 12 string version of that Alvarez jumbo. I added the internal mic, and then blended the sound between that and the undersaddle. It sounded pretty damned good. The construction was solid, and it had a great sound. Once I got ahold of Woody's Custom Elite I had no use for it anymore though.
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Location: South of most, North of few | Thanks Damon, I may be selling the Alvarez 12 also as I now have TWO 1758 12 strings in white pearl....
BTW guys, the parlor is on the way to Allison, and Karen is looking at the Alvarez or the Patriot. You MEN need to step up and buy something! :D |
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Location: Corning, NY | If my 1756 had sold, I would buy that Alvarez from you. It's hard to step up and buy with no money, although that is part of the American way. :rolleyes: |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Sent you a pm Andy. |
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Location: Cincinnati | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
I now have TWO 1758 12 strings in white pearl....
Rub it in. :( |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Alright Woody; on the right, slot grill, A-arm with epis! :D
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Location: South of most, North of few | Well, I've got a guy local interested in the Tacoma, but his mother in law just passed, and he is dealing with that at the moment. Karen is considering either the Alvarez or the Patriot, so I guess it 's all up in the air till I get a commitment. |
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Location: Cincinnati | Originally posted by MWoody:
Before I got into guitars...
This is mine. It now has a drivetrain in it. The tires and wheels have to go.
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Location: Cincinnati | Now back to Trader Jim's commercial message. |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | To hell with that!!
We're also petrol heads :D
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Jack,
Have you chopped the top?
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Location: Cincinnati | Originally posted by AussieJames:
Jack,
Have you chopped the top?
AJ That's the truck when it arrived from Alabama. The top had already been chopped and the rain gutters shaved. The person that did it did a great job. I haven't seen many chopped '53-'56 Effies that I've liked. This is the best that I've personally seen. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Sorry to break in to the truck section here, but it looks like the parlor and the Patriot are spoken for. That lovely Tacoma is still looking for a home along with the Alvarez. |
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Location: Bluffton, SC | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Sorry to break in to the truck section here... :D You might have better luck at a guitar forum, Jim |
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Location: South of most, North of few | and now... I have a matching 12 string for the Alvarez as a pair for 1k shipped conn US. Both in very nice cases with electronics.
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Location: South of most, North of few | Forgot to mention, I'm open to interesting trades also. Wide necks preferable. |
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Location: Corning, NY | Originally posted by Trader Jim:
Forgot to mention, I'm open to interesting trades also. seems unnecessary from someone who goes by the name "Trader Jim" :D |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Well, as for now the Tacoma is staying. The two Alvarez's are still up for sale with one time reduced price. 950.00 shipped for both, or will part them at 450.00 shipped for the 6 string and 500.00 shipped for the 12. These are really great sounding wood boxes with the maple bringing in the bright high end and the jumbo body reinforcing the lower tones. Anyone wanting to try out a wood box can't go wrong with either one of these. The 12 plays and sounds much like a Guild for a fraction of the price.
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Location: East Tennessee | What's left?? I know you've got a white 1758. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Martin 00-18V, 1681-7, Tacoma Koa, two Alvarez jumbos, 000-17S (waiting to go to Brad) one sweet 1758 here, one sweeter 1758 coming back from the factory, and the 1614 which should arrive Thursday or Friday. Then, the 00-18VSGE on order. That's it (as of now). ;) |
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| Originally posted by Trader Jim:
[QB] Next, is the Patriot that I just received from Play Adamas. Nice shape for a 30+ year old guitar. I thought I would like it, but I never did warm up to the older Legend sound. I guess I should have known better. Anyway, 30yr mojo "A" braced legend just like the Lennon model with the Patriot decal. # 401 of the series. I paid 650, same price going out with HS case, shipped conn. US.
The Patriot is a really nice guitar, IMHO. If the 02 Collector's hadn't put a small dent in my emergency fund, I'd snap that one up. You're selling it at a good price, IMHO.
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Location: South of most, North of few | Karen got that one for slightly less than jap. (jim's advertised price) It's going for a good cause. ;) |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Jim, as usual, once I buy something the price drops. That was a bargain on the Patriot. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Well, I didn't drop the price till I talked with Karen and found out she was buying it for a friend that needed a guitar, so I figured I'd chip in too. |
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Location: Bluffton, SC | James, you're a man's man. And that has a way of coming back 'round. |
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Location: South of most, North of few | The Alvarez 12 string is sold locally, and the Tacoma is off the block. Only the 6 string Alvarez left. 450.00 shipped. |
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Comeon down to Trader Jims for the BIG sale