Comins GCS 16-2

[mvp019aa]

Weather permitting, I am going to drive a couple of hours away to look at/hopefully purchase a Comins GCS 16-2 - natural finish, for $950. Would appreciate some feedback from the knowledgeable folks here on if that seems a good purchase/deal?

[SOLR]

Weather permitting, I am going to drive a couple of hours away to look at/hopefully purchase a Comins GCS 16-2 - natural finish, for $950. Would appreciate4 some feedback from the knowledgeable folks here on if that seems a good purchase/deal?

Amazing price, go for it

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[Mick-7]

Weather permitting, I am going to drive a couple of hours away to look at/hopefully purchase a Comins GCS 16-2.

Just impersonate a postman: "Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds."

Definitely an excellent deal if it's in good condition.

Would appreciate some feedback from the knowledgeable folks here on if that seems a good purchase/deal?

Comins GCS-16-2 Review - Premier Guitar

Forum members review of the one pickup model -- Comins GCS-16-1 review

[2bornot2bop]

It’s a steal. Go for it!

[mvp019aa]

Well, I made the mad dash up and back in just over 5 hours, beating the incoming winter weather, which could prove VERY problematic over the next 48 or so hours. First, some pics:



It has a loose pot, and the frets need to be re-crowned and leveled, but I can handle that myself. Overall, pretty darn happy with New Guitar Day!

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What a deal!! Congrats

[Mick-7]

I bet Nipper approves of it too.....

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[rpjazzguitar]

Congrats!

It looks beautiful. I also play a Comins, different model, but also an impressive guitar.

[Cunamara]

Purty! Enjoy!

[Eric B]

Great laminate guitar, and that is an incredible price! Unless the guitar is in terrible condition, you should grab it. I have a nice collection of guitars, and the Comins is the one I play every day. It's very easy to play, and has a great jazz sound. The 2-pickup model is recommended by Bill Comins because it is much more resistant to feedback. I can't say enough about this guitar.

[darkwaters]

Also… love the Marantz receiver. Boy does that take me back…..

[mvp019aa]

I called Comins with the serial number and actually talked to Bill Comins himself - it is a 2022. Given the age, it was clearly gigged but is still in nice shape. I bought some ebony pot knobs, and it definitely needs a fret level & crown, but that's going to have to wait until after an impending open-heart surgery.

The Marantz is a lot of fun as my second system in my office. Just a 20 watt affair but it's in a small room.