Nice guitar, but not a dreadnought. To me, looks more like a concert size? Never played one but with that little waist I'd imagine lots of mids, round lows?
Didn't even notice the discription said dreadnought. Took it of a takamine dedicated website. They were hand built and cost over €1,585.00 new. According to the dealer there were only 100 like this one ever built and only 50 of them ended up in europe. If I don't get €800 it'll go back on the wall. Even factory "made by the million" taks in good nick are making that kind of mony here on earth.
I don't doubt it's a rare guitar worth every penny.
Considering its body style (the specific New Yorker style) especially with a Cedar top, combined with the other woods, electronics, inlays, and limited production, it certainly commands a price. I'd love to test drive it, and knowing Takamine's reputation I'm sure it's quite a cool guitar.
I made the remark because you're selling it on eBay, where buyers can be reluctant to pay a high price (i.e. what it's worth) with shipping, insurance, and other fees in mind.
Have you tried music classifieds or consignment? I'd think any shop would happily agree to consign a guitar like that, and it'd sell fairly quickly, at least in my area! Of course depending on the shop owner's cut (sometimes up to 30% ..ouch), you might well be making the same money as eBay after expenses, maybe less. But in the past I've made a better go of it that way and for some reason with classifieds, the buyers aren't as timid, and there aren't any fees... just a thought.
Rare Takamine PSF 95 for sale.
Rare Takamine PSF 95 for sale.
This is a great guitar for recording or gigging. Lovely round sound. Much more natural sound than any other takamine I've ever played. Check it out.
http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=011&item=320036939826&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1
# Posted on October 16th 2006 by John McCartin
Re: Rare Takamine PSF 95 for sale.
Nice guitar, but not a dreadnought. To me, looks more like a concert size? Never played one but with that little waist I'd imagine lots of mids, round lows?
Good luck asking 800 Euros....
http://www.takamine.com/?fa=body6
http://www.takamine.com/?fa=detail&mid=1143&sid=352#
http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews/Acoustic+Guitar/product/Takamine/PSF-95/10/1
# Posted on October 17th 2006 by gravelwalks
Re: Rare Takamine PSF 95 for sale.
Didn't even notice the discription said dreadnought. Took it of a takamine dedicated website. They were hand built and cost over €1,585.00 new. According to the dealer there were only 100 like this one ever built and only 50 of them ended up in europe. If I don't get €800 it'll go back on the wall. Even factory "made by the million" taks in good nick are making that kind of mony here on earth.
# Posted on October 17th 2006 by John McCartin
Re: Rare Takamine PSF 95 for sale.
I don't doubt it's a rare guitar worth every penny.
Considering its body style (the specific New Yorker style) especially with a Cedar top, combined with the other woods, electronics, inlays, and limited production, it certainly commands a price. I'd love to test drive it, and knowing Takamine's reputation I'm sure it's quite a cool guitar.
I made the remark because you're selling it on eBay, where buyers can be reluctant to pay a high price (i.e. what it's worth) with shipping, insurance, and other fees in mind.
Have you tried music classifieds or consignment? I'd think any shop would happily agree to consign a guitar like that, and it'd sell fairly quickly, at least in my area! Of course depending on the shop owner's cut (sometimes up to 30% ..ouch), you might well be making the same money as eBay after expenses, maybe less. But in the past I've made a better go of it that way and for some reason with classifieds, the buyers aren't as timid, and there aren't any fees... just a thought.
# Posted on October 17th 2006 by gravelwalks