MARTIN Clarence White Limited Edition Signature D-28 2004
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CINCINNATI, OH, United States
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- In honor of the Grand Master of Flat-Picking. Clarence White; Martin produced a Limited Edition, Signature Series, "Authentic" Copy of the modified old D-28, that Clarence used as his Workhorse, before his Prominence brought him a few Luthier-Built Guitars, that he played towards the end of his"Cut Tragically Short" Life. Tony Rice, ended up in Possession of the Original HOLY GRAIL"CW"D-28, which needed Extensive Restoration.
- As a Lifelong Fan of Clarence White from the "Andy Griffith Show" thru the "original Kentucky Colonels", to his "Inspired Session Work", his experimental groups like "Nashville West" and "Muleskinner", to his rejuvenation of the "Byrds", and the Honest Excellence of Classic Americana as the "White Brothers" AKA "New Kentucky Colonels" showcased their way thru Europe; until that sad final culmination at Bakersfield.
- Since I realized on my own, and was then told by some pretty good, somewhat famous players, back in the day, that I am a much better Collector & Musicologist, than I could ever be as a Picker, I came across this Beauty at a Southern Recording Studio in 2005, where an Unknown Musician was planning to use her to make a demo reel; somehow he ended up with an older HD28 and sold me this one, virtually untouched, for a lot more money than I had, but it all worked out.
- This fine Guitar has been Treated like a Museum Piece, stored in the hardshell case, kept de-tuned, except for Once a Year on July 15, I Tune her up, Check the feel of the action, Look for signs of string deterioration, Check the neck bow, and then struggle thru a heartfelt rendition of "Farther Along". Then I de-tune, replace, and only visit from time to time.
- For approximately 13 years now, this fantastic guitar has virtually never been played, it looks like a brand new guitar.
- There is one strange issue with the original Green Velvet- Lined Martin Hardshell Case; not having used it in a while, I was perplexed to find that there are a few places, about 20% overall, of the Green Velvet,that has what appears to be a pink and purple wine stain scattered around the interior of the case(see photos).
- That is why I am asking $4750 for the package, instead of my intended asking price of $4950. (Original price in 2004 was $5995),the $200 will buy you a new Martin Dreadnought Case, if the weird pink&purple bothers you.
- Additional Selling Conditions: My plan was to ship de-tuned with critical spots reinforced with crumpled paper and bubble-wrap inside the case; use some 3M clear shippimg tape to extra- secure case lid, take to a professional packaging store, have them professionally package and ship insured --with all the appropriate Reverb labels for next- day service, with receiving signature required.
- I will split the cost of the shipping, handling, packing, and Insurance with you 50-50.
- Also if within 7 days from when you sign for this, you wish to return it-- there will be a 10% restocking fee charged and deducted from authorized refund. That is just to cover an incredible amount of time and energy put into trying to do everything correct.
- If you do not feel completely positive about this Guitar, ask a lot of answerable questions, then truthfully, you really should not buy this unless you have some experience with a Collectible Guitar Transaction.
- I only sell this Fabulous Guitar, because It is too nice to sit around waiting for me to die, and maybe, some fantastic flat-picking prodigy will make his/her Bones, playing this nicely aged Beauty.
- Also included is a rare (semi-early) copy of R. Barenburg's definitive Book on "the Guitar Style of Clarence White"- stored in archival clear film bag, and framed, suitable for mounting' a new set of phosphor bronze guitar strings, and if I were sure of who has the official rights to them, other odds and ends that I cannot describe due to complexity of copyright issues...audio, rtc.
- Look closely at interior of Guitar's enlarged Sound Hole and you will see actual-- not printed signatures on Martin label. Serial number is on interior brace. Full specs of guitar are impressive, and I will add them on a jpeg, if allowable. The back and sides are East Indian Rosewood.
- Guitar is numbered 305, serial # is 1067441, from 2004. I have owned since 2005, and it has been cherished.
- This is the nicest you can get, unless you Custom Order a "Tony Rice" from the fine folks at C@ll@ngs, at about twice the price.
- Open for your questions, also if you have had experience with similar case stain with your Martin, please share info with me. I don't live on the internet, but I try to check email a couple times a day...happy to reply to any messages.
- Martin Service Department just replied to my "STAIN in INTERIOR of CASE, and in the collected opinions of Service Rep and a few old guys who have seen it all, Unless it was somehow exposed to a solvent; which I can assure it was not--as there are no solvents in the house;then it is just a phenomonon that sometimes occurs in older Martins...I also have a similar stain inside my soon to be listed "Martin 000-28EC with a Martin Logo Fishman Aura pickup installed". Martin states that stain does not affect the finish of the guitar, and that it is not a problem with the lacquer.
- However, I cannot really justify my heirloom price of $4750 for this, so for those of you, who have read this far and are interested in this fine instrument, I will deduct an additional $500 from my price of $4750, making new price $4250 plus 1/2 of Reverb Required Tag, full insurance, professional packaging and overnight shipping... Returnable within seven days, postpaid by you, with 10% restocking fee deducted from any refund.
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