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08-23-2010, 06:21 AM
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I still have several new CAs, and I'm seriously considering hanging on to them. They are perfect for winter travelling. I certainly intend to keep a Cargo for myself and perhaps a Bluegrass model and a GX.
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08-23-2010, 11:45 AM
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I bought my CA 7iM CE from AGFer Jim Cannon about 1 1/2 years ago. I play out quite a bit in the Texas heat and I can honestly say I will NEVER sell this guitar. In fact I have sold several other mid range (Goodall, Collings)guitars I've owned and really other than just wanting a wood guitar for it's beauty or prestige there is no reason for me to own any other guitar. This guitar is functionally and sonically superior to anything else I have played. No issues whatsoever. Unless it's been dropped from a building I don't see why any used CA that has been taken care of would have any type of problem. It seems to me that setting the saddle or nut heigth is about all you would need to do if it didn't suit your playing preference.
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08-23-2010, 12:31 PM
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I have bought 3 CA guitars in the past year, all used. Not only have I been satisfied with them, I find myself playing my old Martins less and less often. The CA guitars are extremely under-rated sonically in my opinion. The folks who say CA instruments do not stand up to the sound of wood guitars are hearing something I am not able to detect. They may be right, but to my ear the composite compares very well.
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08-23-2010, 12:40 PM
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I have owned two CA guitars. I only sold my Bluegrass Performer because I wanted the smaller OX. The larger dread size was bothering my tendonitis. In saying that the Bluegrass got sold very quickly. I think that it is because folks know that these are quality built guitars that will last. As was said they are also great sounding guitars which sometimes people forget about! If I had the cash I would jump on a used Cargo!!
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08-23-2010, 12:42 PM
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Did it twice. No problem whatsoever. Still have the Cargo.
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08-23-2010, 08:07 PM
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my suggestion would be to call THE PODIUM music store and ask to speak with Marty the tech. He did/does a lot of work on CA guitars and can fill you in quickly on what to look for.
I recently went thru a period of wanting a used CA Bluegrass Standard after playing it, but it did have a fret issue, the cost for doing a refret or cleaning this up since it had stainless frets was just too much. Other than that, it was a very nice guitar. I went back 3x to play that guitar and check it out-took tools and adjusted everything i could to see if i could get rid of the buzz, but it truly was an issue. I would love to find a nice used one, loved that thing. good luck daryl
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08-24-2010, 03:00 AM
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08-24-2010, 03:33 AM
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08-24-2010, 10:23 AM
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I would have no issue buying a used one. However, since people have talked about neck relief being an issue, I would prefer to see the instrument first or buy with an evaluation period.
That said, I bought a new one, sight unseen, and have been very happy.
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08-24-2010, 11:23 AM
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I bought three Cargos, one per year for three years in a row. I got them new, but they are used now. I still play them all the time.
On a more serious note... Because of the various issues that have been discussed here and over at the MacNichol carbon fiber forums, I would say that it would be worth getting a used CA Guitar checked out before buying. this would only be to determine that there aren't neck and other issues from the factory. As others have said here, if it was good when it was new, it should still be just as good now. But if it had problems when it was new, then it will most likely still have those problems (unless the owner was able to get these addressed). Better safe than sorry. My guess is that most of the CA Guitars floating around are fine. We will hear about the problems in these forums and it will begin to sound as if all CA guitars have these problems, when in fact, they don't. But if there is a chance that you could get one that does have issues, it is best just to be sure before buying. Tony
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08-24-2010, 08:53 PM
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think of these things: 1)make sure the relief suits your style of play, these do not have truss rods and you will have no truss rod adjustment available. The only adjustments for a setup on the CA is saddle height and nut slot depth. 2)i was told by more than one guitar tech who have worked on the CA guitars, to definitely have the frets checked as this can be a costly fix if need be(assuming they have the later used stainless frets) 3)some came with poor neck set angles play it, make sure it suits your style, what you have is pretty much what you have-not a lot of adjusting available there. good luck daryl
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