2000s Loar 700 w/ DeArmond The Mic, Pickguard, and ToneVolume Knobs

[rtt]

I got this for a gig I was doing, but i just can't justify holding onto it any longer. The back wood grain is what sold me on this guitar. There are some dings, and a few scrapes but nothing structurally wrong at all. Its a very acoustically loud and punchy instrument. I got it specifically for the 1/4 note. I know the purists will say "why put a pickup on it". I needed to for the gig. The pickup sounds better than a rhythm chief. Its very vintage but not sure what the year is. The specs are from the website. Comes with original Eastman case. Im asking 1,500 plus shipping. I was hoping not to lose too much on it. All and all a great guitar, with a chunky neck. It did take me about a day getting used to it. Glad I tried it but now its time to find a new home. Hope it goes to someone that will use it to its potential. Send me a message with any questions. Thanks.

Specifications

• Top: Solid Hand-Carved, Hand-Graduated AAA Spruce
• Back: Solid Hand-Carved Maple
• Sides: Solid Maple
• Neck: Figured Maple with Vintage-Style Skunk Stripe
• Fretboard: Bound Ebony
• Headstock Inlay: Flowerpot
• Finish Type: Hand-Buffed Nitrocellulose Lacquer
• Finish Options: Vintage Sunburst
• Tuning Machines: Open-Geared Grover
• Scale Length: 24-3/4"
• Truss Rod: Two way
• Frets: 19
• Binding: Ivory
• Bridge: Compensated Adjustable Ebony
• Upper Bout: 11-1/2"
• Lower Bout: 16"
• Nut Material: Bone
• Nut Width: 1-3/4"
• Depth: 3-3/4"
• Body Length: 20-1/4"
• Total Length: 40-1/2"

[kamlapati]

That back is stunning.

[garybaldy]

The 700 is a fabulous guitar.
It's a shame the backs are at the back!!

[rtt]

You know i've often thought that same thing. The backs are the best looking for the most part and its all hidden by my large boiler.

[2bornot2bop]

There’s a recent thread on that FHC-C pickup, and another member speaks about a technician who rebuilds them.

dearmond FH-C Guitar Mike

[rtt]

There’s a recent thread on that FHC-C pickup, and another member speaks about a technician who rebuilds them.

dearmond FH-C Guitar Mike

That's good to know. It was interesting to read that each one sounds a bit different. Im not sure of the science but this particular pickup sounded much fuller and even than the gold rhythm chief I started with. Im actually on a recent pickup hunt. Each time I switch I feel like im gaing one thing while losing another. It's tough to find something I am completely satisfied with but I suppose that is the nature of the search.

Thanks for sharing

[rtt]

Bump. If anyone is interested please PM me. Im willing to find some middle ground that works for both of us. Thanks

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