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[on hold] Daniel Slaman NST solid carved archtop
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This is an all-solid, hand carved archtop made by Dutch Luthier Daniel Slaman.
Daniel Slaman is widely regarded as a master craftsman, who makes Gibsons 'like they used to make them'. Pat Metheny famously uses guitars made by him
This guitar is from 1999 and it has certainly been used since then! It has passed through a number of owners, has been modified and back again, and bears its fair share of battle scars - from use and from modification
There's discussion around this particular guitar, I think, over on the Jazz Guitar Forum
It is nevertheless an absolutely amazing guitar, made from high quality woods (spruce top, maple back and sides, mahogany neck) that have matured wonderfully. It is as light as a feather and is v. easy to play.
Handwound Kent Armstrong pickup
Slightly thinner than a typical archtop, but with no discernable loss in amplified tone
More importantly, it is structurally sound and has recently been set up and given a clean bill of health by a pro luthier
Comes with a high quality Mono padded gig bag
No way on earth am I posting this but am happy to discuss options for meeting in a mutually convenient location. I am based in Manchester but often have cause to be in Bristol or London
It is hard to know how to price luthier-made guitars and so I am going to suggest £1800 - which is basically trading pedigree and quality against condition.
Am trying to show an accurate representation in pictures below but am happy to answer questions/send more pics etc.
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Formerly known as EvansDrD
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