MARTIN COLETTI,HOFNER,STELLA,HARMONY,PARLOR,OLD

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UK sale only MARTIN COLETTI Model F44 ‘Big Beat’ c.1964-1968 The ‘Big Beat’ models were produced between the mid 1950’s to the late 1960’s. These small European built guitars are perfect for blues and picking and have all the same qualities as American Harmony built Stella’s and Kay’s etc. They are also deceptively loud and when played close to the bridge can have an almost ‘steel resonator’ sound to them. This is a very beautiful, playable and great sounding 3/4 acoustic.The Big Beat generally came in 2 finishes - a sunburst auburn version and the lightwood (Maple type) version. This one has a maple type top and the bouts and back are a mahogany colour. This guitar is another one of the best from my collection. I am a player of 45 years experience. I remember these guitars being sold new! - You will be hard pressed to find this model in better condition or one that is set up so well. I am selling much of my collection because I am simply over-run with guitars / projects. Here is some info on the guitar listed:The action is 1 mm at the 1st fret and only 2 mm at the 19th fret . It is very easy on the hand. Chords are playable at the 10th fret! The fretboard is in A1 condition with no wear.The fret markers are real ‘ Mother-of-Pearl ’ (Abalone)There is a zero fret . (An important feature, rarely fitted on modern guitars)The Intonation is perfect and can be set easily - due to the floating bridge. The neck is completely straight , with no damage to its rear. The Guitar is completely stable and the neck heel and joint are strong.The brand transfer is perfect and undamaged The brass frets are in excellent condition. They are highly polished, comfortable and smooth. I personally stoned, nubed, and contoured these (using an expensive diamond, fret crowning file) and then mirror polished them - a long and expensive job! You will not find this done on many Coletti ’ s for sale and most still have a raw factory finish which can be painful and disappointing to play on. The body interior has a typical period ‘ ladder bracing ’ system The guitar top, back and bouts are in virtually A1 condition, highly polished, and have very nice graining and beautiful finish. The original machine heads are all in good working order The chrome tail piece is original to the guitarThere is no serious wear to this 40 + year old guitar except for a few tiny surface marks which are to be expected due to its age. The instrument overall has been very well looked after and has a great shiny finish and feel to it.It is the last one from my collection of this sought after make that I have for sale and it will not be easy to replace in this condition - don’t miss it! This description is honest - please see my 100% feedback (7 years) All items will be well packed for posting.All items will be posted ASP (generally the next day) on receiving payment.The faster you pay me - the faster you get the item!…but please bear in mind that I am not responsible for Royal Mail’s speed or efficiency. Please ask any questions before bidding - All mails will be promptly answeredPayment to be made within 3 days of sale ending PayPal payment only - No other payment method acceptedPostal delivery only - Item pick-up is not possibleNo returns accepted on this itemNo ‘Buy it now’ price unless statedItem is for sale within the UK only Good Luck in your bidding! read more

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