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Driver "attempted delivery", got an email from FedEx and called right away, told the dispatcher "tell the driver to ring the intercom there's $20.00 for him to come back. It's 40 now, but was pretty cold earlier.
Anyway I got it inside and let it rest 20 minutes in the guest room, case was warm enough to unpack. So I took these office shots as it's a wee chilly to shoot outside. Tomorrow perhaps. My overall impression is that is has a slightly butterscotch hue to it, the wood IS truly amazing and I can't see the checking, much less feel it. I'm gonna take a nap and later will see if there's porch worthy weather. It's sure nice looking. Warm enough to unpack but to cool to the touch to tune up. Maybe tonight, meanwhile it's in the office which is the coolest room in the house.
I'm glad I did it...
Last edited by BigMikeinNJ; 10-31-2017 at 07:08 PM.
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Very lovely guitar you have there sir!
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WOW !!! top of the food chain there. Gorgeous Mike. It sure would be a blast hanging out at your house. The food would be fabulous too. Do enjoy my friend.
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Big Mike,
Beautiful guitar! The woods on the back remind me very much of Aaron Cowles' Unity 100th #2:
?Looking forward to a more intimate report.
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Man that can only sound sweeeeeeet.
Would love to see a video of it doing what it was meant to do.
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nice..insane wood! back and sides..and neck!!
top grade
congrats and enjoy
cheers
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A work of art. Play it for years in good health Mike.
WoW!
Tony
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off the charts beautiful. Nice score Mike
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I still feel pretty lousy so I braised up some oxtails and then transferred everything to a even bigger pan and threw in every kind of vegetable I had into the soup pot. Covered and slow cooked in the oven. It's just what I needed , aside from the guitar getting here in one doggone piece. The checking, I don't know man, if it's checked I'm ok with it...
Big
Last edited by BigMikeinNJ; 10-31-2017 at 07:11 PM.
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OMG!!! That is SO Beautiful!!!
Congratulations...again!
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Absolutely gorgeous! Congrats, Big!
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It's official Mike. You are now considered an archtop junkie. Stop now before they come to put you into that padded room where all you hear is accordion played loud!! Congrats Mike !
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Good for you Mike !
Play it a long time in good health !
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Super nice ...
maybe someday one will come home with me
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What a buy Mike ! Gibsons finest Archtop offering - just spectacular detail. Do enjoy !!
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What a beautiful instrument. Enjoy.
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I like the maple "heel cap" of the Citations.
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Who was it that said the checking likely would appear less in person?
Congratulations BM, she's beautiful! Is CITATION inscribed on that tailpiece?
Never had oxtail stew, but it looks tasty - ENjoy!
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Beautiful, congratulations! What a good-looker!
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Yes it says Citation on the tailpiece. I'm going to post full sized shots now, I'll get outside tomorrow and get some close ups of everything again. We're to have warmer weather. I want to show off the top also, it's some lovely wood. It's pretty doggone nice in every respect...
Two bowls of my braised oxtail vegetable soup set me straight !! 2nd load if dishes are going and it's time to unwind. Thanks for all the compliments and encouragement guys...
Big
Last edited by BigMikeinNJ; 10-31-2017 at 07:35 PM.
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Gorgeous, for sure. A regal beauty.
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that guitars sure heavy on the bling...you just might need a nudie suit to match! hah
cheers
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Originally Posted by
BigMikeinNJ
I still feel pretty lousy so I braised up some oxtails and then transferred everything to a even bigger pan and threw in every kind of vegetable I had into the soup pot. Covered and slow cooked in the oven. It's just what I needed , aside from the guitar getting here in one doggone piece. The checking, I don't know man, if it's checked I'm ok with it...
Big
WOW, what a beautiful sight, oh the guitar too :-)
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