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Location: Central Massachusetts | Now that dweezil's 01C is safely sold, time to put mine on the block!
This is a truly unique instrument. A 2001C that has been upgraded with a variety of modern features, most obviously the inlaid epaulets. Not to mention what I think is the most beautiful figured redwood top you'll ever find on a guitar... many of you have salivated over this one through the years, here's your chance to own it!
Here are the specs: upgrades in bold
Collector's Series
2001-FR (Figured Redwood)
Serial Number 264
6-String Acoustic/Electric
Body Type: Mid-Depth Cutaway
Top: Solid Figured Redwood
Bracing: Scalloped LX-style X bracing
Scale Length: 25 1/4"
Fretboard: Ebony
Fret Inlay: 12th Fret Decorative Inlay
Bridge: Ebony
Rosette: INLAID Multi Soundhole 5-Piece Epaulets
Pickup: Ovation Original Patented Pickup with black saddle
Nutwidth: 1 11/16"
Machines: Gold
Case: 9158-0
Pre-Amp: OP-PRO/Studio with 1/4" and XLR out
Neck: 5-piece neck with great satin (non-glossy) finish .. the neck is fantasic!
This guitar has a beautiful warm, woody tone. Suitable for fingerpicking and lighter strumming. Many OFC'ers have played it over the years at various west-coast gatherings, I'm sure they can chime in with their opinions on how it looks and sounds in person.
There's not a scratch or ding on this guitar, but there are a couple of character items to be aware of. There are two lines in the finish that follow the redwood grain between the bridge towards the bass side. One is about 1/2" in length and the other is around 4" in length. These aren't finish cracks or wood cracks.. more like an irregularity in the grain. There's also similar lines on each side of the guitar between the bridge and the epaulets, both about 1/2" in length. These have always been present on this top and have not moved or changed. I mention them in the spirit of full disclosure, but you have to look carefully from up close to actually see them on the guitar. If anybody even noticed them at the PNW-OFC gathering, they didn't mention it.
Redwood tops are very sensitive to humidity, it's important to keep them properly humidified. The mothership also recommends detuning 01C's when they are not in use.
This is a keeper for me and to say I'm reluctant to part with it is an understatement. Please help me keep it in the family, at least!
I'm asking $1300 plus shipping. There are additional pics in my ning profile . Thanks!
And thanks to Damon for snapping some great pics for me...
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Location: Upper Left USA | I have fondled, played, sanded and drooled over this one at the NW gathering and it IS the Cat's Pajamas for looks and function.
The only way to get one like this is to custom order or have a major repair of an LX done, both would be cost prohibitive.
If I wasn't so far extended already I'd be meeting David at the border to steal it from him
MiB - You NEED this one... |
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Location: PDX | Geesh! David, step back from the keyboard. What are you nuts!?
I'm not in any position to buy this either -- but if i was ....
Good luck with the sale!
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Location: Melbourne Fl. | That sure is one purdy gee-tar,good luck with the sale. slydog |
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Location: Converse, Texas | Too bad it's not a 12 string. I'm looking for one.
GOod luck with the sale. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | :eek: That wood is ALIVE!!! Awesome... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I've been lusting after this one for a couple years. One of a kind and the redwood really projects. I'm sad to see that dvd has to sell it and even sadder that I'm not in a position to buy it. SWMBO didn't believe me when I said our investment advisor said to buy guitars as a hedge against the stock market collapse. |
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Location: Jet City | *double deep agonizing sigh*
Say it ain't so David!
Everyone - THis is a gorgeous guitar and it has a sound all it's own.
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Wow!!!!!!! |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Not even a nibble? I'll entertain reasonable offers... |
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Location: closely held secret | David, if only I could. I would. I just can't.
Where's Dweezil? It has an ebony fretboard... |
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Location: Jet City | Originally posted by dvd:
Not even a nibble? I'll entertain reasonable offers... It's the sh!tty pictures.
and ditto to what the Wabbit said too. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Dweezil had one and sold it on ebay recently. Other than that, I agree with Wabbit. |
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Location: NJ | Damn!
I LOVE these redwood guitars!!
Had this been exactly a month sooner, I woulda' SNAGGED it
. . . now, Al's got my money for something else that he's holding for me (not that I'm complaining) . . . |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | I'll gift-wrap if anybody wants to buy Cliff a Christmas present! ;-) |
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Location: NJ | :cool: |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | That makes two things that Cliff and I agree on, but I forgot the other one. Al took my money a couple months ago. You should have "forced" me to take this one home from Miles' place, David. The "can we keep it Mom?" approach works pretty well once the cute little thing is in the door. |
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Location: NJ | The "other" thing that we "agree" upon is the 12-fret Koa (which is what Al is holding for me) . . .
The first time I ever saw/played one of these '01Redwoods was at a GuitarShow where I'd also met Al & Miles for the first time.
Al had two of 'em there (a center-hole & multi-hole), and I was just STUNNED by that guitar . . . |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I've played dvd's several times now. Besides the stunning looks, it may be the only mid bowl I've played that I really liked. And I don't mean just for a mid bowl. I'm a deep bowl fan, but his redwood sounds as good as any of my deep bowls. The inlaid epaulets brought it up to date and really makes the redwood look even better, if that's possible.
I met Al for the first time this summer. I think we're related, but don't hold it against him. |
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Location: Portland, OR | Truly a beautiful piece. Wish you well in selling it. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Sold. Thank you! :eek: :eek: |
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | Gee David... I don't know if I should congratulate you or send my condolences.
You pick... |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | It's all good. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Thanks. I was working on getting into big trouble over that, David. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Temptation remains to be just around the corner Mark :D
If I still get to live in this house come Christmas time there should be a Koalava, 1537, FD14, Redwood, JM Deacon and a Josh White hanging around.
...but I can quit any time. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | I figured it might be you, Mike. Try to keep it in dvd's general vicinity until he comes to his senses or his ship comes in. |
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Location: GA USA | I just got around to opening this thread and seeing it was Dvd's own guitar. I'm sorry, buddy. I've always thought this was one of the prettiest guitars in the OFC. |
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FOR SALE: Custom 2001 Collector's with Inlaid Epaulets