Jimmy Foster F-3 Handmade Professional Guitar. Extremely Rare. Incredibly Beautiful. RIP Jimmy.

JIMMY FOSTER

F-3

CUSTOM PROFESSIONAL GUITAR.

HANDMADE IN LOUISIANA BY A GENIUS.

SN:  045

Only 70 made.

VERY EARLY JIMMY FOSTER GUITAR.

VERY RARE.

STUNNING.

Jimmy Foster passed away on April 26, 2011. 

He was, and remains, in my opinion, one of the best guitar players and builders in the world.  But more than that, he was a genuine music man.  He lived his love of the guitar and the music that came from them in his loving hands.  And that love of music comes forth in each and every guitar he has hand built.

I own several of his guitars in my collection.  This is one of my favorites.  It has, without any doubt, THE BEST PLAYING NECK of any guitar I own.  When I put my hand on it, I think of the original Hagstrom's that had the "fastest neck in the industry".  This neck is very thin and flat.  You really must play it to appreciate how great it is.  

Buy this guitar.  It was one of his early electric solid body guitars and has a finish that is just stunning.  But more than that, it plays so easily and produces an extraordinary tone coming from the perfect balance of electronics and wood.

ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT:

From Jimmy Foster Guitar Page (public):

About Foster Guitars:
Foster Jazz Guitars of New Orleans.
For nearly 40 years, I have been specializing in custom built, handmade 6-string and 7-string archtop guitars, acoustic flattop guitars, and solid body electric guitars. All of my jazz guitars and archtop guitars are made by hand and customized for you. - ♪ Jimmy Foster

THIS IS A PROFESSIONAL PLAYER GUITAR.

Jimmy was one of those rare expert luthiers who was an accomplished and experienced guitar player as well.  He played them before he made them and now then he made them and played them.  His love of music and the art of guitar design and craftsmanship is shown in each of his instruments.  He only used the FINEST WOODS AVAILABLE FOR HIS GUITARS.  And he was COMMITTED TO PERFECTION.  And this is a PERFECT GUITAR. 

It is SN:  045.  Based on discussions with Jimmy, it is believed that he only built around seventy (70) of the F3 Model.

THE NECK.  Of all the guitars I own, I believe this guitar has the THINNEST AND BEST PLAYING NECK.  It is a flat back thin NECK that is a speed demon and lets you reach every note on the fingerboard.  At the same time, the neck is lighter than most strat style guitars and that makes it easier, and more comfortable, to play.

THIS IS A STUNNINGLY BEAUTIFUL GUITAR.  IT IS A PIECE OF ART.

DETAILS:

BRAND:   FOSTER

MODEL:  F-3

SN:  045

STYLE:  Strat double cut hollow.

BODY:  ALDER with TOP GRADE AAAA QUILTED MAPLE TOP-very highly figured and flamed. 

BODY FINISH:  BRILLIANT AMBERBURST (Urethane).  Shows some slight checking.

NECK:  MAPLE (Quilted-highly figured and flamed).  VERY SLIM with 12” radius.

FRETBOARD:  EBONY.

FRETS:  Jumbo.

INLAYS:  ABALONE DOT.

PICKUPS:  One EMG SINGLE COIL and One EMG Humbucker. ACTIVE ELECTRONICS.

SWITCH:  3 Way Toggle.

TUNERS:  SCHALLER Mini Gold plated.

CASE:  ORIGINAL in good condition.

OVERALL CONDITION:   EXCELLENT.  Please look at the photos here to satisfy yourself about it condition. 

For buyers outside the continental USA, please ask for shipping quote before buying this item.  Thank you.

Please remember to read our policies and procedures listed below.

The guarantee.

1.                The guitar is in VERY GOOD cosmetic condition and is as described in this ad.  It has the usual dings, dents, scratches, marks, wear et al that you normally find on an used guitar.

2.               The guitar is in fully operational condition.

3.               Buyer has 48 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected.  Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller.

4.               In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company.

5.               If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller (Seller will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of guitar back to Seller).

6.               Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7 days of receiving it.

7.               In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will give the Buyer Credit toward current or future purchases from inventory of Seller.

8.               No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing. 

9.               If there are any undisclosed physical attributes of this guitar that will prevent buyer from playing it successfully, e.g., neck to wide to be played with arthritic hands, guitar too heavy to be played due to back, shoulder, etc. problems , then we will, upon return of the guitar, issue a Credit Memo to Buyer in the amount paid for the guitar plus the cost of shipment paid by the Buyer against the future purchase of a guitar from us

 

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