REDUCED!!Tim Bram Tribute thinline archtop jazz guitar

[jazzbobh446]

This a my custom built Tim Bram Tribute thinline archtop. Got this new about a year ago. I asked Tim to give it more of a traditional archtop look, so I had him do a traditional headstock instead of the tele style that he usually builds on this model. I also had him do a 25&1/2 scale length versus his standard 25 and a built in pickup. When you open up the case,you can’t help not being overwhelmed. More than just a beautiful guitar, it looks like a piece of art. At least that’s how I felt and still feel. Lovely tone both acoustically and plugged in. Even though it’s a smaller guitar, jazz chords are lush and articulate. Chord melody or single note? Both sound amazing. Tim stated “ The goal with this model was to make an archtop that was smaller and easier to play than a traditional archtop, while still offering the familiar archtop voice. Here is a link to his web site where he has lots of video clips:
Guitar Videos | timbramguitars

Its set up with medium action though you can always just lower it at the bridge. Plays amazing to me.This guitar was $7800 new. In near-mint condition. Home use only. No dings, cracks, repairs and No issues. Pretty much in the same condition it was when I received it.


Spec’s Includes:

Hand carved European spruce top
Hand-carved Seasoned mahogany back ( one piece ), sides and neck
Ebony fretboard, tailpiece, bridge, finger rest and headstock veneer
25 &1/2 scale, 1 11/16” nut ( tusq brand )
Black ABS binding, maple and ebony purfling
Hipshot classic open back tuners
Hand wound Kent Armstrong pickup ( mounted) with volume and tone controls
Colored lacquer finish, including 10 coats of clear Lacquer top coat
Dot Fretboard inlays
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I never thought I would be selling this so soon, and if you look at the back, it has RR right above the strap button. A little self indulgence I guess. LOL!! But health issues have reared their ugly head, so I am preemptively letting some pieces go. Just sold my Sadowsky archtop and this is my last archtop that I will be selling. Great opportunity for someone to snag an amazing guitar at an amazing price on a like-new Bram.
I ordered this with a Gator soft case due to back issues. Lots of extra padding, so it should ship fine. I have a Martin guitar box and lots of packing materials. I am selling for $5500 plus shipping and any payment fee.

That’s over $2500 off the price of a new one!!!

One last price reduction.
will just keep it if i can't get it sold at this price

$4500 plus shipping and fee's

bob

[Wildcat]

What is the lower bout and rim width dimensions? Also the fretboard radius.

[jazzbobh446]

lower bout is 14.5
upper bout is 10.75
don't really have anything to measure the fretboard radius
i would say its a rounded c neck.

[marcwhy]

Gorgeous! GLWTS!

[Tom Lagana on his]

[Woody Sound]

lower bout is 10.75 upper bout is 14.5

Those must be juxtaposed, yes?

[jazzbobh446]

yes LOL

i fixed them. thanks for noticing

robert

[WilliamScott]

how much does it weigh?

[jazzbobh446]

lightweight
about 5&1/2 pounds


robert

[ewall]

Gosh that is gorgeous! I'd have to sell a few to afford that and even then, I'd be careful taking it out. Given my playing ability, I'm clearly unworthy. It seems about the size of Martin size 0 guitar which is pretty small, albeit comfortable.

[Fear the Reaper]

What is the rim width?
The fretboard radius appears very flat. That spec should have been given to you.

lower bout is 14.5
upper bout is 10.75
don't really have anything to measure the fretboard radius
i would say its a rounded c neck.

[Woody Sound]

That is one gorgeous silky grained spruce top. When I got my first high-end classical guitar, I used to stare at the spruce, mesmerized.

[jazzbobh446]

i get 2&1/8 inch depth

robert

[Mick-7]

When I got my first high-end classical guitar, I used to stare at the spruce, mesmerized.

Don't do too much of that, or your next incarnation may be as a bird or squirrel.

[charleyrich99]

Absolutely beautiful!

[jazzbobh446]

heading over to reverb next week.
I can do a much better deal here so if you have any interest, let's talk

robert

[jazzbobh446]

back from my Christmas travels


let's do a new years special.


$5000 plus shipping and any payment fee


bob

[jazzbobh446]

one last price reduction.
will just keep it if i can't get it sold at this price

$4500 plus shipping and fee's

bob

[jazzbobh446]

ok my last offer

$4500 shipped and i'll cover paypal fee if your using it

amazing guitar and price

bob

[Woody Sound]

If I can add to the seller's ad , I have one of those ProGo cases. They are one of the best bags I have ever encountered. And I've owned Mono, etc.

[charleyrich99]

ok my last offer

$4500 shipped and i'll cover paypal fee if your using it

amazing guitar and price

bob

I have a Tim Bram guitar and they are wonderful! I hope someone on this forum purchases it.

[charleyrich99]

If I can add to the seller's ad , I have one of those ProGo cases. They are one of the best bags I have ever encountered. And I've owned Mono, etc.

I also have a ProGro and agree it is very good.

[jazzbobh446]

i did a few recordings yesterday. just jammed a bit both acustically and then plugged in. Used my zoom recorder so pretty basic
loaded to youtube

bob



first one is acoustic and then i turned on the pickup

next is a blues jam with pickup

last is all acoustic