Anybody Here Own 1 of the only 73 D-21's (Jim Croce Commemorative) Ever Made?

[LeftyKev]

Originally Posted by Luna1123

I checked out the Wildwood listing. It is the Indian Rosewood model. Apparently 73 of those were made. We have the Brazilian Rosewood one. I understand it is more rare as only 65 were made and any past listings appear to be more costly as well. Can’t find any current listings.

Would love to see it.

[frances50]

I wonder how the East Indian model and the Brazilian Rosewood model would compare in tone. Anyone have any experience?

[Allen Shadd]

I recorded demo videos for two of these in the past year for Dream Guitars, one just last month. I was actually quite surprised with both of them, they sounded exceptionally good to me.

[frances50]

Originally Posted by Allen Shadd

I recorded demo videos for two of these in the past year for Dream Guitars, one just last month. I was actually quite surprised with both of them, they sounded exceptionally good to me.

Thanks for the reply. I listened to your clip on Dream Guitar's website. The one they have for sale now does sound very impressive. Good job.

[Carwashblues]

Hello everyone!
I ran across this forum looking for a value of my D-21JCB number 30 of 73 (65 actually).

If anyone is interested I'm the guy who got Martin guitar to do Jim Croce as a signature artist. LOTS to tell if anyone's interested? Actually got to meet Ingrid Croce and A.J.

There's a few interesting tidbits about the actual guitar Jim played and a couple things I fought for with the signature edition that no one knows about. But I'll forewarn you it's a lot to type!

[Rockysdad]

Originally Posted by Carwashblues

Hello everyone!
I ran across this forum looking for a value of my D-21JCB number 30 of 73 (65 actually).

If anyone is interested I'm the guy who got Martin guitar to do Jim Croce as a signature artist. LOTS to tell if anyone's interested? Actually got to meet Ingrid Croce and A.J.

There's a few interesting tidbits about the actual guitar Jim played and a couple things I fought for with the signature edition that no one knows about. But I'll forewarn you it's a lot to type!

Welcome Carwashblues,

I'd certainly enjoy that read.

[Mr. Paul]

Absolutely, carwashblues, please start a thread and type away ... guitar geeks LOVE this stuff!

[Charmed Life Picks]

Originally Posted by Wadcutter

JC was and is one of my all time favorite singer/songwriters. I know Martin put out a D-21 JC Commemorative Model back in 2000 I believe it was. There were only 73 produced to denote the year 1973 when he and Maury were tragically killed in that now famous airplane crash in Louisiana. I think Jim was 30 at the time and Maury I believe was only 24. There was supposed to have been a dime incorporated into the third fret in honor of JC's big hit "Operator" (you can keep the dime). Not sure but I think the D-21 sported Brazilian rosewood but I could be wrong on that. Hard to believe it's been almost 37 years since he and Maury passed. Makes you wonder what other great hits they would have produced had they lived. Anyway, back to the original question, anybody out there have one of these rare D-21 Jim Croce Commemoratives?

I'm glad you mention Maury. Most don't. He was instrumental in Jim's success and sound. Awesome sideman.

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[SpruceTop]

Originally Posted by Charmed Life Picks

I'm glad you mention Maury. Most don't. He was instrumental in Jim's success and sound. Awesome sideman.

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+1 Scott!

About 15 years ago, Maury's sister, Mary, called me on the phone in response to my emailing her about playing Maury's 1970 album Gingerbreadd on my now defunct Shady Grove Radio station on Live365. I had a pleasant hour-long conversation with her about Maury's younger life and his time with Jim. Mary emphasized that Jim highly admired Maury and his contribution to Jim's music.

[eshrager]

It's been a while and my memory isn't what it used to be, but I remember a couple of gigs in the Philly area where Jim was the sideman to Maury. This was before Jim had his hits, singles and albums, probably around 1970.

[BluesBelly]

Here’s an opportunity. For the price asked they could have thrown in free shipping, a tuner, and a couple of sets of strings

https://reverb.com/item/31341217-200...d-sitka-spruce

Blues

[Dru Edwards]

Originally Posted by Luna1123

Responding to your post from 2006......we have one of these limited edition jim Croce guitars with the brazilian rosewood.

Welcome to the AGF, Luna. I see this is your first post.

What a great thread to be resurrected.

[frances50]

I just purchased a Brazilian model from Dream Guitars, (#44 of 73). Guitar looks brand new and sounds amazing. Great story behind these guitars.

[jaymarsch]

Originally Posted by frances50

I just purchased a Brazilian model from Dream Guitars, (#44 of 73). Guitar looks brand new and sounds amazing. Great story behind these guitars.

Congrats! That is so cool. I have always been a big Jim Croce fan.

Best,
Jayne

[LeftyKev]

Originally Posted by frances50

I just purchased a Brazilian model from Dream Guitars, (#44 of 73). Guitar looks brand new and sounds amazing. Great story behind these guitars.

That's very cool, would love to see some of your pics.