2002 Comins Classic for sale

[QAman]

When I retired from public performance, I decided to trim my gear collection down and sold two of my four amps and five of my twenty three guitars. I did not part with any of my bespoke luthier built guitars, nor any of my Gibson archtops as I know replacing them would be difficult and expensive should I have regrets.

QAman is selling some bespoke luthier built guitars and Gibson archtops and those of you who dream of owning such guitars should pounce on them. The opportunity to own well curated archtops like his, may not present itself again. QAman's name is in Jimmy D'Aquisto's customer log. He has been a well respected collector for many years. Owning one of his guitars is in and of itself a bit of special provenance.

Note to QAman: You should rethink selling the DA. Like your D'Aquisto, this is the stuff regrets are made of. Let your wife sell that one when you are gone.

Marco,
Thanks for the special accolades- very, very kind of you. I certainly do have a long history of collecting fine Archtops and some flat tops too. I remember being in Jimmy D’Aquisto’s shop like it was yesterday. My wife captured a good amount of my 91’ build on video - and it was a fun time.

Equally exciting is the nearly 40 year friendship with John Monteleone, whose log book contains my name in a few different places. Ive actually played a good percent of John builds.

Most importantly is the friendships I’ve made along the way. I’ve been on this forum since 2013 and it’s been enlightening. All the guitar shows, auctions and many years of frequenting builder’s shops, have provided a life time of knowledge and exposure to some real fine instruments.

I now find myself in the same position of our esteemed member Danny W , who made some prudent decisions to reduce his collection.

If it were up to me , I’d be selling quite a few more, but my lovely wife does not want me selling too many. She has been part of my collecting, and had encouraged each acquisition. She has heard the best of them all, and her favorites are the Trenier’s. They remind her of the D’Aquisto modern series, which she loved more so than the earlier D’Aquisto or D’Angelico’s.

As for the 35’ DA - I made one phone call and it’s likely sold. If not , it will be posted here . It’s in that 18-20k range.


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[rocknroller5]

Hello Everyone! I purchased and received QAman's Comins Classic yesterday. The guitar was packed like a tank and the guitar arrived exactly as described! I couldn't even find the minor issues that QAman mentioned. The guitar also sounds extremely amazing.

It seems like most if not all on this forum, at least this thread, knows QAman. For those who don't, please do not hesitate from purchasing from him. QAman is just a genuinely standup guy who knows a lot about archtop guitars.

QAman - Thanks again for the successful transaction. I'll have no problem in purchasing from you again.

[stringmann]

I want to add an Amen to the above. QAman could teach a master class on communication, regard + respect, selling, packing and playing the quality instruments we want to adopt and he has fostered.

[QAman]

Hello Everyone! I purchased and received QAman's Comins Classic yesterday. The guitar was packed like a tank and the guitar arrived exactly as described! I couldn't even find the minor issues that QAman mentioned. The guitar also sounds extremely amazing.

It seems like most if not all on this forum, at least this thread, knows QAman. For those who don't, please do not hesitate from purchasing from him. QAman is just a genuinely standup guy who knows a lot about archtop guitars.

QAman - Thanks again for the successful transaction. I'll have no problem in purchasing from you again.

Rocknroller5,
Thank so much for the kind words. You made this transaction incredibly smooth because of great communication and follow through. It’s transactions like this which build confidence for repeat transactions. Thanks so much for the purchase.


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[QAman]

I want to add an Amen to the above. QAman could teach a master class on communication, regard + respect, selling, packing and playing the quality instruments we want to adopt and he has fostered.

Stringman, Wow - thanks for the incredible accolades ! It’s been a pleasure getting to know you - and I’m so happy I was able to deliver an outstanding instrument which met your expectation’s. Great communication is the key to having a successful transaction - and I applaud you for your equally supportive role. Thanks so much for the purchase.


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