I'm seriously thinking about selling my 1992 Braz/Ad CW but I've given myself a date of July 1st to be absolutely certain. Once it's gone, it's gone, right!? So, I'm going to put it in the closet until July 1st (excepting a trip to Austin in March), and if I find that I can live w/out it until then, I'll sell it. In the meantime, I just wanted to give a "heads up". If you're considering buying a Braz/Ad CW, let me know off-forum and if/when the time comes, I'll start contacting interested parties.

Price will be $6500 and you can find pictures at CW Page. Look for SN 646b.

E-mail me if you're interested.
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Bryan Kimsey
http://www.bryankimsey.com

Collings Clarence White, SN 643, November 1992, Brazilian, Adirondack. Normal playing wear, a little finish gone along the top of the neck where my thumb rests, a couple of small pinhead dings, small "Levi-tab" scratches on the back, finish smears on headstock from storing capo up there. I played this guitar a lot and I took care of it, but did not baby it. It's been to festivals, concerts, on-stage, etc. No cracks, dents, or loose anything. Perfect neck angle and saddle height.

Modifications: 1st 5 frets replaced (by me), fossil walrus saddle, elephant ivory nut, shaved down fossil ivory pins, stock pickguard replaced with dark Tortis on which the tip cracked when I took it off to shave it down- crack is invisible except on inspection and the guard looks so sharp I have left it on. Price includes replacement pickguard of your choice: dark Tortis, Dalmation, 30's style, whatever, either installed on in the case. Has a brazilian PMTE strip on the bridgeplate that enhances bass response (and can be easily shaved off).

Price is
1) $5500 with new TKL tweed case (although I _strongly_ suggest that the buyer send me a Calton for shipping) or, 2) $5900 with gray Calton case, plus $50 shipping. 48 hour approval period, buyer pays return shipping. Payment by personal check (must clear), money order. Credit card via PayPal is possible, but they take a 3% hit ($175 in this case) and I'd rather avoid that, unless you want to pay the fee.

I've worked on and played a lot of guitars, prewar and small shopt, and this is is one of the best I've played. I'm selling it because 1) I don't play D's much anymore and when I do, I have the "Modzilla" D-28, 2) I need the money to help finance a new vehicle this fall, 3) we have Little Kimsey #3 due in December, and 4) I'm seriously considering pursuing a Master's in Theology this winter. All these things require money.

Pictures and description here:
http://www.daviddugas.com/guitars/0643/643.htm
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Bryan Kimsey
http://www.bryankimsey.com

Bryan Kimsey
http://www.bryankimsey.com