The Shark Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 This is a top of the line Robin Avalon. It's a one piece fakimba body and one piece fakimba neck. That would be Spanish Cedar to those that don't know. Doug Kauer makes all his guitars out of Spanish Cedar. It's light and sounds like mahogany. The top is fabulous. Big neck (think '58 Les Paul). The finger board is select Indian rosewood. The "double crown" inlays are unique and only a handful of guitars were ever built with them. Everything is bound. Rio Grande pickups. I'm the original owner. The guitar is near mint. I never say mint, no matter what. The guitar has literally no wear. There will be no more of these made. It's light and rings like a piano. I'll be buying BCR Greg dinner, if it sells. His pics are always superlative. I'll post more pics and answer any questions you might have. I just don't have great photographic skills! Price is now $2,900. Trades I can flip are welcome. No amps. The word "unobtainium" comes to mind. Shipping is on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gorch Posted September 21, 2017 Share Posted September 21, 2017 That's s very nice guitar! I like the round edges. Well, where normally edges are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Bump to the top. Some might like another look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murkat Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 love the pickup rings. truly original and ascetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM OF HAMER Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 That is one amazing looking guitar STUNNING! GLWTS I have never owned a Robin guitar.............played some though and they were top notch in every respect. BTW I like those PUP rings as well.............just something a little different that works well with the rest of the guitar to set it off from others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 One of the finest examples of Robins put there (and he owns a few of the others). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted September 25, 2017 Author Share Posted September 25, 2017 Received a PM on TGP (where it's also for sale) that opined that I'm a little "ambitious" on the price. I told the guy to go buy the other one. And he bit! He asked me where the other one was for sale!!! No shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 43 minutes ago, The Shark said: Received a PM on TGP (where it's also for sale) that opined that I'm a little "ambitious" on the price. I told the guy to go buy the other one. And he bit! He asked me where the other one was for sale!!! No shit. I wish I could see the expression on his face when you send him the pix of the other one. "Here's the other one, jackass!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM OF HAMER Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Without a doubt the catch phrase "GO FIND ANOTHER" applies to this guitar. God that IS beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 4 hours ago, kizanski said: I wish I could see the expression on his face when you send him the pix of the other one. "Here's the other one, jackass!" I left it alone... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthes Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Sometimes, that is the greater victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kizanski Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 5 hours ago, cmatthes said: Sometimes, that is the greater victory. When someone offers their unsolicited critique, a la, "Your price is a bit ambitious," my counter above is actually one of the kinder responses he could receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted September 26, 2017 Author Share Posted September 26, 2017 2 hours ago, kizanski said: When someone offers their unsolicited critique, a la, "Your price is a bit ambitious," my counter above is actually one of the kinder responses he could receive. I was thinking that you wouldn't have passed up the chance to grill the dude. I just chalk it up to the venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted September 26, 2017 Share Posted September 26, 2017 Beautiful guitar. GLWTS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 Price reduced to $2,900 shipped. That's as low as I go gents. Killer guitar for the dough. Killer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhuber Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Another example of why I like visiting the used guitars on HFC. Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Shark Posted October 21, 2017 Author Share Posted October 21, 2017 Bump once more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARM OF HAMER Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 I could not justify buying something in that price range at this time in my life even though IMHO its worth that..............has all the best things about one of those.[Surprised the Avalon at Dave's was priced that low.] I have nothing to trade either IF that were possible. Still it does not stop me from wanting it. I realise its a completely different guitar in terms of what it is but it does remind me of a Yamaha Weddington Custom I used to own...........this Robin has a way better top on it. VERY COOL! GLWTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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