[Chris]

Originally Posted by Phlame

Yours is clean no doubt, but the one that sold on Ebay was dead mint with original tags, original strings and original case. It also sold for $200 less 7357371302

EBay doesn't determine the value of the guitar, it determines the value of the guitar, at that time, to those that saw it on eBay.

Point of fact, right now as far as I know, Drew's CST is the only one for sale out there. So for anyone wanting a CST, and there are people out there who certainly would love one, Drew's is the only one they have a shot at owning. That pretty much gives him carte blanche to charge whatever he wants for it. It doesn't change what the guitar is worth, but neither does any ebay auction you might link trying to nickel and dime him on his price. Notwithstanding that his reputation in the community at large is solid, and those that know him know that he's a trustworthy guy who isn't going to hide any details and will be up front with you about everything. If I'm looking to spend $2500 on a guitar, I'd rather spend a couple of extra bucks for the peace of mind that comes with knowing that I got all the details from someone that I can trust rather than relying on someone's feedback rating and hoping for the best.

If you think his price is $200 too steep, wait for one available for what you're willing to pay. If you aren't looking for one, please don't come here and troll his post telling him that his price is off because you saw one somewhere else that's already been sold.

Additionally, that eBay price is before shipping, and Drew's price is including shipping. Not that it costs $200 to ship a guitar, but at the same time you don't ship a rare, one-of-less-than-20 boutique piece for $25 either.

[Shannon]

^ I can sum that entire post up in just 3 words...

SUPPLY AND DEMAND.

[The Dark Wolf]

You can say that again, Shannon.

[Leon]

sounds like a really incredible guitar. i hope it finds a good new home!

i imagine you also posted an ad on Jemsite? they're probably creaming themselves for it

[Drew]

Originally Posted by Leon

sounds like a really incredible guitar. i hope it finds a good new home!

i imagine you also posted an ad on Jemsite? they're probably creaming themselves for it

Na, I figure we've got all of the seven stringers over there, and I'd much rather see it go to a guy who'll play it, not someone who'll cream themselves looking at it twice a week.

Price drop to $2500 for any active Sevenstring.org member who's been around and an actual part of the community since before Jan 1st of this year.

[Chris]

Okay, I cleaned it again. Anyone have a Janitor smiley handy?

[Shawn]

Congrats to Scott Kroeker if he gets it. It's a beautiful guitar.

[jim777]

You know, I just bought an RG-8670, and I don't play it. I know where you're coming from Drew; these are outstanding instruments that have so much work and effort put into them. They are just so far above the average. And I don't know anyone really who has one of these crazy high end boutique guitars as their main player. I'd still buy this in a heartbeat if I could afford it I'm just not sure I'd play it much either. It sure is a beautiful, beautiful guitar though.

EDIT: I tell you what Drew, if you want to keep this guitar a little longer to see if it could be nudged back into grace, I'll send you up a Blaze Custom I have no use for. You could slap it in the bridge and if it changes your mind about the guitar you keep 'em both. Think about it; I'd hate to see you give up on it when a simple pickup swap might do the trick.

[Drew]

Jim, that's awesome of you, man, but I still don't see myself playing this one much more than I do - my UV just fits me so well, and this is way too nice a guitar to be a backup, you know? :/ Thanks, though, that's pretty damned cool of you for offering.

[eaeolian]

Originally Posted by jim777

You know, I just bought an RG-8670, and I don't play it. I know where you're coming from Drew; these are outstanding instruments that have so much work and effort put into them. They are just so far above the average. And I don't know anyone really who has one of these crazy high end boutique guitars as their main player. I'd still buy this in a heartbeat if I could afford it I'm just not sure I'd play it much either. It sure is a beautiful, beautiful guitar though.

I dunno - I have a 1 of 1 as my main player.

However, certain guitars speak to certain players. Someone will be very happy with this guitar - a part of me would love to have one, but I can't justify that sort of money to play it less than Drew does.