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.
Thank you Mark for those sad news.
I hope every single guitar will end up with someone who appreciated Mike, here on the forum or anywhere else.
I owe Big Mike the pleasure to play my Yunzhi as...
I thought I would do a workshop update.
Last week I was book matching and butt joining veneers, and testing a few methods. I fired up the big wide belt sander and managed to create some very...
I do all of these. I usually go into writing mode when i 'm working on a project, otherwise i prefer working on improvisation and technique. If writing an album, i choose tempos, moods, create the...
To get an idea of the size of the problem.
We know that the human body picks up a voltage from the surrounding mains wiring and can act as a source of interference. In my workroom, which is...
Should be a beautiful guitar! From the top of my head, I believe it would be reasonable to price it anywhere between 10K-15K USD give or take. Ton of good luck with the sale.
Sent from my...
Very sad to read those news ...
Sending healing vibes from Okinawa for a full recovery soon.
Just imagining your instruments waiting for you in the dark is heartbreaking ...
Best wishes, Rob, and get well soon. As things happen, I just recorded one of your compositions, actually in hommage to our church organist who is about to retire. This one's for you, too - I hope I...
Sincerest thanks, guys. I did get sent home a couple of weeks ago, being told all would be well, only to wake up in the intensive care until three days later. During those three days I tried my...
Neither, just byproduct of noodling around.
Sure why not? Worked for Bach.
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It matters a lot, naturally I wanna it to sell and be popular! anyone who say otherwise are not telling the...
My thoughts, wishes, hopes and most sympathetic mojo are with you Rob. You have the gift of touching and reaching in your music. Here's back to you. Find the strength and know we're waiting for you...
Value of a Super 400 1935 Europe
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