I recently purchased this from a JGF member and find it a wonderful instrument at an absurdly reasonable price. My go to instrument is a 7 string custom 17” jazz box and my thought was to find something a bit more ergonomic for longer playing sessions. The Jazz Elite is perfect in this regard: only 5.6 lbs, 2.25 body depth, 1.75 nut, 25.0 scale, fully carved maple with spruce, loud acoustically. But although it is in the ballpark, it doesn’t sound quite as good as a full sized jazz box (duh!) and I miss the 7th string. So I am offering it for exactly what I bought it for: $1600, your shipping. You can read much more about this model on Lou’s website, Guitars ’n Jazz, he designed it with Eastman. Why is it so inexpensive? Apparently the previous owner took shipment on it during a winter cold snap and there is some finish checking on the face. It is difficult to see in the photos but in various lights you can see it. The back is unscathed. I researched it before buying and apparently it does not compromise the structure or sound in any way - many older guitars have this, and it can also be cosmetically improved with the addition of more finish. To me it is of little consequence except that it necessitates this lower price.
Say, for example, you were playing Iris by Wayne Shorter. There are some of those chords in that one:
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It's hard to believe on a jazz forum that no one knows what a triangle means or what a slash chord is.
They even provide the notes. The notes spell out the minor/maj7 chords over various...
I had no idea he was that talented. Will have to search some of those films out. I always appreciate multi-talented people who are so far beyond me that I'm forced to sit and enjoy, instead of being...
I second and triple the admiration of other members, Rob. Your kindness and gentle sincerity always shine through your posts. Though we do not know each other, I'm certain that I would enjoy your...
That's an awesome story. It just goes to show how talented and how committed to the craft the old guard at Heritage was. I just so happen to have recently purchased another Heritage that was made for...
I also had one of the early Katana 50s and used it in a short lived surf band as well as with my oldies trio and really enjoyed it. I think I only sold it after I found my Evans RE200 which is...
Sorry, mates, this, the Performaxe, is godawful. Aluminium and spruce-topped guitars don't mix. Anyday now, you're going to put a nice delicious gouge or divot or ten on your guitar, no matter how...
Pleasantly surprised at the Katana 50 for a clean...
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