For Sale: Carmel Short Scale Dread, Bearclaw Spruce and EIR

[Eclectichick]

***Carmel has been sold, thanks for all of the interest!***


Howdy good people,

I received this guitar in a trade a few months ago, and it was everything I had hoped Carmel guitars would be. I had been wanting the Santa Cruz tone in a short scale dread, with a round neck profile, and 1-3/4" nut width and 2-1/4" string spacing at the saddle. This guitar delivered! If it was a mahogany dread, it wouldn't be going anywhere... if anyone has a mahogany Carmel dread and wants to trade, please do let me know!

For those who may be unfamiliar with Carmel Guitar Company, it's a collaboration between two former Santa Cruz luthiers, which is likely why they have the SCGC tone perfectly nailed

Here are the particulars:
HEAVILY figured bearclaw spruce top
East Indian rosewood back and sides
25" scale length--just fabulous
1-3/4" nut width
2-1/4" string spacing
Round neck profile
Strap button installed at neck base
Waverly tuning machines
Carmel "waves" inlay at 12th fret
Wolfpak hybrid case/gig bag

There are a couple of cosmetic blemishes on this guitar, such as a small ding on the top edge of the headstock and another one in the binding on the lower bout. There is also some minor finish checking near the sound hole--see last photo.

Last but not least, here are some photos:



















Asking $2350 shipped in CONUS, split paypal fees if you choose that route. Thanks as always!

[Lab rat]

Can't stop looking at the bear claw on this guitar, a beauty indeed

[Eclectichick]

Thanks, Lab rat! She is indeed a beauty--in both looks and tone. With the tapered bracing, the clarity of this guitar is astounding.

[Eclectichick]

Happy Tuesday bump for a fantastic guitar

[Eclectichick]

Happy to take $175 off the price if you'd prefer another hardshell case (instead of the Ameritage)

Price goes down to $2175--for a Carmel!

[JerryM]

There is Nothing anywhere to be found on the Carmel guitar co. have they gone out of business? I have searched the web and there is no site for them.

[fitness1]

Originally Posted by JerryM

There is Nothing anywhere to be found on the Carmel guitar co. have they gone out of business? I have searched the web and there is no site for them.

if you click on "contact info" on this profile it pulls up an email - might be able to get that question answered there - he's one of the founders.

http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...er.php?u=68736

[nootis]

McCabes in Santa Monica, CA seems to always have a guitar or two in stock from Carmel Guitar Co. Perhaps an inquiry to them will result in more information.

[JerryM]

Apparently Carmel is no more, going to be Padilla guitar co....second hand info from a reliable source, the orig. partnership has been dissolved. I think the only ones are those left for sale by dealers....not sure this is 100% accurate info but came from a dealer...

[Eclectichick]

Bump for a fantastic guitar at a fantastic price--$2000 plus actual shipping to your location on my FedEx account

[lodi_55]

I've got a Carmel Guitar Co. guitar and these guitars have incredible tone. I've never heard a bad review.
Good luck!

[davwir]

They are very, very nice guitars. If this was an OM I would have grabbed it, I'm just not a Dread guy. But someone will be very happy with this.

[Eclectichick]

Thanks for the affirmations for Carmel guitars! I agree wholeheartedly.

[Eclectichick]

another day, another bump for this sweet short scale Carmel

I'm considering a compelling trade offer on this one, but my pocketbook would be happier with a cash sale... This won't be around for much longer, so now is your chance

[Eclectichick]

***LAST CALL: a fantastic guitar at a fantastic price--$1850 plus actual shipping to your location on my FedEx account***