DCWalters Posted February 26, 2006 Posted February 26, 2006 I have one more for sale, this is a 2004 Savoy Classic that I bought new about 4 months ago. It is in as new condition, I would not object to a trade for a guitar of equal value. Out of all of my guitars this one has been played the least. Please email me if you have any questions or possible trade ideas. $1800.00 obo new street price is $2,300.00 +/- a couple of dollars list is $3,295.00 Flamed maple top, Mahogany body, killer rosewood board with abalone dot inlays. This is the only Savoy Classic in Royal blue (that I know of) my camera is not the best so I posted the pic of the actual guitar from the Robin website as well as my own shots.
DCWalters Posted February 26, 2006 Author Posted February 26, 2006 Sure is a beauty,,, does she sound like the Newport ,,,, ? I wish I could answer that, I have never played or heard a Newport. I can tell you this much, it blows away my buddies 1963 Gibson ES-335. Let me be more specific here, it plays easier and in my opinion sounds better than the 335 (and is way more comfortable with the thinner body).Maybe someone that has played both can chime in to answer that? I really do not have a clue and do not want to mislead anyone.
DCWalters Posted February 26, 2006 Author Posted February 26, 2006 Sure is a beauty,,, does she sound like the Newport ,,,, ? I wish I could answer that, I have never played or heard a Newport. I can tell you this much, it blows away my buddies 1963 Gibson ES-335. Let me be more specific here, it plays easier and in my opinion sounds better than the 335 (and is way more comfortable with the thinner body).Maybe someone that has played both can chime in to answer that? I really do not have a clue and do not want to mislead anyone. Thanks... I've been curious about these Savoys and I love the semi-hollow body sound. Sad to say, but I've never played an ES335! I've played many a similar guitar and own the Newport and Yamaha SA2000 versions, but never the Gibson... Ha! This can go on for while!!! I can best describe this guitar as mutil-purpose. It works great for Blues and blues-rock, if you roll the volume & tone back and you can get those smooth jazzy tones, run full bore and you can do some straight ahead rock n roll and most stops in between!Much like any guitar you just have to get comfortable with it to find its abilities and limitations. These are great guitars, it is one you would be proud to call yours!
BlackPlague Posted February 26, 2006 Posted February 26, 2006 would you trade it for a hamer slammer special hb 1993 sunburst?
DCWalters Posted February 26, 2006 Author Posted February 26, 2006 Well I posted the Savoy on ebay, now I guess I get to sit back and wait for the idiots to come out of the wood works! I can already feel the barrage of stupid questions coming at me!
DCWalters Posted February 27, 2006 Author Posted February 27, 2006 How do the oval pickup rings sound compared to rectangular ones? I like the idea of the oval p-up rings, you can switch out to Rio Grande P-90s without any modification to the body. I must admit they take some getting uses to, but I think the thought process behind it was well thought out. And yes I know you were being sarcastic, I just wanted to explain the concept for those that did not know.
serial Posted February 27, 2006 Posted February 27, 2006 The tone is a little rounder than standard pickup rings.
DCWalters Posted February 28, 2006 Author Posted February 28, 2006 SOLD! Going to a good home in Central Jersey! Now I just need to find a quilt top FM Special finished in Aztec Gold. Anyone? Anyone?
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