This rare vintage treasure built in 1978 ... Bases on the vintage( year 1714) French Parlor Guitar & Case.

The " truest" Parlor guitar out there!
Made by CAREFULLY honoring vintage FRENCH building specifications.One of a kind. MAKE OFFER!

Only "ONE" LIKE THIS IN THE WORLD!

Exotic woods

attention to detail

ebony fingerboard

THE REAL DEAL!

Very Good shape for its age.

birds-eye maple wood for sides.

Solid spruce ( old growth ) wide grained top. This wood is the best for tone.

Hand Carved Mustache Tailpiece

steel and nylon string combo

HANDMADE!

EBONY FINGERBOARD !

WOODEN BINDING !

OVERALL it's a real beauty!

Hand carved ebony tuning pegs

Exotic wood on headstock Lam.

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one tuning peg replaced.

we were tempted to add vintage nickel metal tuners for easier tuning ... but we just couldn't modify this vintage antique used gem. we are selling as is and will let the new owner made any changes she or he desires.

Tight neck. tight neck joint.

Has areas with light dulling of the finish,

could use a polish! but we'll leave the "vintage patina" for new owner.


Cool vintage case with red velvet interior inside case -! Also has pocket in outside of case w snap.

Both zipper and case pocket "snap" work well.

Terms:

or a few small areas shellack has aged and oxidized. BUT WIW WHAT A RARE FIND! selling as she sits.. in " as found" vintage shape (see pics) - a great fun project to bring back to life. selling as is to a new home. Sorry no returns on antiques or vintage instruments.

ask questions if you have any Reverb friends. a cool, rare, unusual guitar that takes you back in times. all sales final. NO ONE AT THE GIG WILL HAVE THIS GUITAR. Only one like it in planet earth!


a cool rare handmade vintage guitar. selling to a hood home. all vintage woods. needs a set up and new strings.

we pack really safe!!

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Listed4 months ago
ConditionVery Good (Used)
Very Good items may show a few slight marks or scratches but are fully functional and in overall great shape.Learn more
Brand
  • FRED NANCE
Model
  • based on vintage french parlor guitar plans from year 1714
Finish
  • Natural Finish - solid spruce top
Year
  • & Custom built this in 1978 - based on year 1714 spec's EXOTIC WOODS and appointments
Made In
  • United States
Pickup
  • None
Right / Left Handed
  • Right Handed
Number of Strings
  • 6-String

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Phil's Boutique

Seattle, WA, United States
Sales:28
Joined Reverb:2019

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