FS: Foster Basin Street 17" Thinline Archtop (In UK)

[Georgebenson&hedges]

I may live to regret this, but...

For sale is my Foster 17" archtop guitar including custom case.

Hand Split Carved Cedar (I think) Top with X bracing
17" Body Width
Select One Piece Mahogany back and sides
One Piece Mahogany neck joined at the 15th fret
Venetian Cutaway
Body Bound in Black Plastic Binding
Adjustable Steel Truss Rod
Solid Ebony Tailpiece, Pickguard, Bridge, Fingerboard, Headstock, Truss Rod Cover and Heel Cap
Beautifully Chamfered F Holes
Engraved Truss Rod Cover and ebony spare sent to me kindly by Jimmy.
Delicate Abalone Inlay on the 12th fret, headstock, and tailpiece
Custom Kent Armstrong Built In Pickup with Volume, Tone, and Coil Tap Controls
Gold Plated Tuners
High Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Finish (Some wear on upper back from previous/original - see photos)
I believe it is Cremona Burst

Information from the Foster website: The Basin Street Edition Thinline Archtop Guitar : 6- & 7-String Archtop Guitars | FosterGuitars.com

There are a few videos of my friend Jimmy Brewer playing the guitar are available: Foster Guitar - Jimmy Brewer Jazz Blues Guitar - YouTube

This guitar just has to be played and heard in person.

Unfortunately Jimmy Foster passed away last year so they are obviously no longer made.

I'll upload some detailed pictures this weekend.

£2750 plus shipping or collection in person from Milton Keynes.

Send me a message or email me: mike@kindofchoux.co.uk

Cheers

Mikey