jannusguy2 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 2004 Western Classic. Just picked this up yesterday. It's a beauty but I will likely be moving it along as I continue to pursue a smaller body Martin. If anyone is jonesing for one of these, feel free to reach out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigKahune Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 My oh my, that is a beauty. Very tempted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchabalk Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 sweet! that guitar's beautiful. i've wondered about the top binding/inlay on those. Is the white ring that runs 1/2 inch or so from the edge around the top a separate bit of inlay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Since you have only owned the guitar a day or so I would guess you two are not really well acquainted yet. Why not live with it a bit before you put it up on the auction block. Last year I picked up a pretty rare guitar on the cheap with the intention of fixing it up and selling it and then happily taking my pile of loot to the bank where it would eventually end up in a guitar I really wanted. Funny thing happened on the way to the bank though. I made the mistake of picking that guitar up and playing it once too often and it is still with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-minor7 Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 Stunning wonder. The shape, the neck, the tuners, the burst, the guard, the moustache - zomby, just curious : What guitar are you talking about ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zombywoof Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 That 1950s Epiphone FT-79 of mine. Just a big sounding guitar. It was perfectly playable when I stumbled across it and only needed some cosmetic stuff done. I got the estimates for the work but then decided to keep the thing and put the needed work on the "need to get done" list. Not saying I will not sell it off one day in the future just that you really need to live with a guitar a bit before you can figure out what they are capable of. Just might be that after a couple of months of playing that Gibson the OP might be thinking "what Martin?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 sweet! that guitar's beautiful. i've wondered about the top binding/inlay on those. Is the white ring that runs 1/2 inch or so from the edge around the top a separate bit of inlay? Yes, it is. here's a closer pic: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted December 30, 2010 Author Share Posted December 30, 2010 Since you have only owned the guitar a day or so I would guess you two are not really well acquainted yet. Why not live with it a bit before you put it up on the auction block. Last year I picked up a pretty rare guitar on the cheap with the intention of fixing it up and selling it and then happily taking my pile of loot to the bank where it would eventually end up in a guitar I really wanted. Funny thing happened on the way to the bank though. I made the mistake of picking that guitar up and playing it once too often and it is still with me. excellent point ZW. this is a stunning guitar and it sounds every bit as good as it looks. but.... due to seemingly increasing shoulder discomfort, i am exploring smaller bodied guitars. i have my eye on a rather dear 0 size Martin from the 20's. i got into this western classic as a stepping stone to the Martin. it will be enjoyed while it's here, though. i expect i will be listing a couple of my slope dreads before long as well. those old Martins aren't cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted December 31, 2010 Author Share Posted December 31, 2010 The exploration of small bodied Martins reached a fevered pitch today with the purchase of a 1928 0-21. Due to arrive next week. So, who needs a Western Classic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onewilyfool Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 The exploration of small bodied Martins reached a fevered pitch today with the purchase of a 1928 0-21. Due to arrive next week. So, who needs a Western Classic? JANNUS, what are you selling it for??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Wow! Dude. That is AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannusguy2 Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 JANNUS, what are you selling it for??? Prolly going to EBAY tomorrow with a BIN of $4500.00 to test the water. I could do better for a forum member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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