2002 Comins Classic for sale

**QAman** · 12-06-2025, 11:38 AM

This is a beautiful Comins Classic from 2002. The guitar is very light and possesses a beautiful warm resonant tone with great volume. The nut width is 1.810 and neck is straight. The guitar plays effortlessly and currently set up with low action. The 1st fret fingerboard thickness( to the board) is .815 and .922 at the 10th fret.

The body width is 17” with a depth of 3-3/16.
Scale length is 25”.

As for the condition, there are two marks on the top (shown in pic ) - and a hairline fracture ( shown in pic) which was re- glued by John Monteleone a few years ago and very stable. Besides these two issues-the remaining body surface front and back exhibit a near mint condition , and it’s a stunningly beautiful instrument.

Asking price is $4800 plus shipping.

International customers welcome - but payment must be via wire transfer and buyer must provide shipping barcode label.

For domestic USA, check, or wire only.

I can provide a short video via WhatsApp, or via text message.

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**QAman** · 12-06-2025, 11:44 AM

Here is pic of top marks

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**vinnyv1k** · 12-06-2025, 11:50 AM

A no risk buy from a very good friend. Buy with confidence.

**Topper Roth** · 12-06-2025, 12:30 PM

Beautiful creation by Bill.

**QAman** · 12-06-2025, 02:03 PM

Originally Posted by vinnyv1k

A no risk buy from a very good friend. Buy with confidence.

Thanks for the kind words Vinny. I’m grateful for our friendship.

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**deacon Mark** · 12-06-2025, 02:32 PM

I am going to say QAman has 2 great guitars for sale. They rival the best deals you can find anywhere and no worry at all. The Benedetto really caught my attention too and I am not one to have ever said I wanted a Benedetto guitar. If you are looking for a wonderful sounding and playing acoustic archtop that you can plug in when you need to amply one of these guitars will work. Like Vinny said there is no risk on this sale except if you act too slow then they will be sold.

**QAman** · 12-07-2025, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by deacon Mark

I am going to say QAman has 2 great guitars for sale. They rival the best deals you can find anywhere and no worry at all. The Benedetto really caught my attention too and I am not one to have ever said I wanted a Benedetto guitar. If you are looking for a wonderful sounding and playing acoustic archtop that you can plug in when you need to amply one of these guitars will work. Like Vinny said there is no risk on this sale except if you act too slow then they will be sold.

Mark,
Thanks for the kind words and vote of confidence for the buyer.

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**jads57** · 12-08-2025, 02:37 PM

One of the best built Archtops available at a very reasonable asking price!

**Woody Sound** · 12-12-2025, 05:12 PM

Oh wow. I wish I could get my hands on something like that in 15".

**Cunamara** · 12-16-2025, 02:13 PM

Wow, that is just such an elegantly lovely guitar! I think someone will be very, very happy with that. GLWTS!

**QAman** · 12-29-2025, 09:07 AM

Originally Posted by jads57

One of the best built Archtops available at a very reasonable asking price!

Jads57 ,
So true what you say. A Bill Comins Archtop is indeed one of the very best modern built Archtops available.

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**FCL** · 12-30-2025, 12:09 AM

QAman, where is the guitar located?

**QAman** · 12-30-2025, 09:55 AM

Originally Posted by FCL

QAman, where is the guitar located?

NY

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**Woody Sound** · 12-30-2025, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by Cunamara

Wow, that is just such an elegantly lovely guitar!

And a case worthy of Dracula's afternoon nap!

**QAman** · 01-09-2026, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by Woody Sound

And a case worthy of Dracula's afternoon nap!

Yes-a great case indeed.

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**QAman** · 01-09-2026, 07:33 PM

Originally Posted by Woody Sound

And a case worthy of Dracula's afternoon nap!

Yes-a great case indeed.

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**Jabberwocky** · 01-15-2026, 03:28 AM

$4800!! Where do you find an all handcarved solid wood made by single well-respected luthier with serious jazz chops for $4800 these days? If I don't already have a Bill Comins Concert I would be all over this. I paid $5000 used for mine and that was in 2012. Mine has much less binding and is less fancy. This is an upgrade on the Concert.

My Comins Concert as originally sold by Sound Pure:

Just a moment...

**QAman** · 02-04-2026, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Jabberwocky

$4800!! Where do you find an all handcarved solid wood made by single well-respected luthier with serious jazz chops for $4800 these days? If I don't already have a Bill Comins Concert I would be all over this. I paid $5000 used for mine and that was in 2012. Mine has much less binding and is less fancy. This is an upgrade on the Concert.

My Comins Concert as originally sold by Sound Pure:

Just a moment...

Hi Jabs,
You speak the truth . This is a fabulous guitar for a very attractive price.

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**QAman** · 03-18-2026, 11:44 AM

Still available. If your on the fence about considering it - I’ll certainly entertain offers.

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**jads57** · 03-18-2026, 05:54 PM

Again it doesn’t get much better than Bill Comins! Maybe different,but not really any better!

**rocknroller5** · 03-20-2026, 12:43 AM

Hi QAman! I just sent you an email and a private message

. Thanks!

**QAman** · 03-20-2026, 03:51 AM

Originally Posted by rocknroller5

Hi QAman! I just sent you an email and a private message

. Thanks!

Hi rocknroller5,
Thanks for the interest. I received your message and will give you a call.

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**QAman** · 03-20-2026, 11:42 AM

Sale pending - thanks for the interest everyone.

Next up in the retirement sale will be a mint condition Hutch period Tal Farlow , and possibly a rare 35’ D’Angelico snakehead. I promised a good friend the first right of refusal on the DA. Stay tuned.

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**2bornot2bop** · 03-20-2026, 05:10 PM

**Stringswinger** · 03-21-2026, 12:45 PM

Originally Posted by QAman

Sale pending - thanks for the interest everyone.

Next up in the retirement sale will be a mint condition Hutch period Tal Farlow , and possibly a rare 35’ D’Angelico snakehead. I promised a good friend the first right of refusal on the DA. Stay tuned.

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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.