For Sale: McAlister Model C Brazilian

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2003 McAlister Model C
SOLD!
Amazing playing and sounding McAlister!
Brazilian Rosewood Back & Sides
Adirondack Spruce Top
BRW Bindings
Violin/Cello Purflings
Abalone Rosette
BRW Headstock Veneer
Gold Schaller Tuners w/Ebony Buttons
1.75" Bone Nut
2.25" String Spacing
15 3/8" Lower Bought
11 3/16" upper Bought
9 1/8" waist
Neck angle is perfect with low action and very playable
White Calton Case
Very good condition with no noticeable marks or scratches other than minor if you look very closely from normal playing wear.
It has never left my conditioned studio. You will not be disappointed in this guitar!












$OLD.

[Robbypad]

Roy McAlister is a top tier builder. I love his guitars. I have an amazing 000-28c in BRW.

You would help prospective buyers if you would list the specs for the guitar. Roy doesn't make a model C any longer so the specs can't be found on the McAlister website.

It would be helpful to list:
Back and sides: Brazilian Rosewood
Top: Adirondack Spruce
Bindings: Brazilian Rosewood
Purflings: Violin/Cello
Rosette: Abalone
Headstock overlay: Brazilian Rosewood
Tuners: Gold Schaller with Ebony Buttons
Case: White Calton
Total Length:
Body Length:
Upper Bout:
Waist:
Lower Bout:
Body Depth:
Nut Width:
String Spacing @ Saddle:
Fingerboard Radius: (Probably 16")
Scale:
Electronics:
Fingerboard:
Finish: (probably Nitro)
Neck Truss Rod:

[roberts]

Roy McAlister's base price is now 9K, making this a ridiculously smokin' deal. The C measures 15 1/2 lower, 1 3/4 nut, 2 1/4 spacing, 4 1/2 depth at tail. Neck is a shallow C with girth at shoulders that makes it feel wider. Best with the sale....Robert

[MWB5007]

I owned a McAlsiter "Vintage Series" OM and it was one of the best guitars I ever played and one of my two favorite I have ever owned ..... a real ringer for a vintage Martin.

I always wondered what his "Other" models sound like, never having heard one. I presume they are voiced to be a bit more modern with heavier, more rounded trebles and no "Martin scoop".... but I guess I wonder how much more lush they are than the vintage voicing.

I am a dyed in the wood "vintage voicing" guy - probably because the music I listen to was all made on Martins and Gibsons (at least when it was acoustic); and because it all has vocal accompaniment which works better with the more fundamental "vintage" voice than with the more lush and powerful modern guitars that dominate instrumental play....

Anyway ..... my experience with my McAlister was that it was profoundly satisfying to play every time I picked it up. If this one is anything like mine it is a GREAT guitar and it looks to be at a remarkably price as well given the recent spate of $9K and up Brazillians listed on the forum.

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Thanks all for the positive posts about this guitar. It is definitely a fantastic guitar with amazing feel, playability and tone. There is a reason these guitars are highly regarded. Priced for a quick sale.

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Some interest but still available

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A lot of interest still available!

[Hasbro]

Wow. Any clips?

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I don't have any clips currently. I may try to put some together but if it's at all possible to describe the tone, I try to give it a go.
I'd say it is clear and balanced with sweet sounding trebles and big round low end.
To my ears it sounds similar to a Claxton OM but with that distinctive McAlister sound.
Hope that helps.

[Dustinfurlow]

A Brazilian McAlister WITH A CALTON at this price is unbelievable. GLWS

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Originally Posted by Dustinfurlow

A Brazilian McAlister WITH A CALTON at this price is unbelievable. GLWS

Better grab it while you can then! ;-) I'm getting a few messages. A lot of tire kicking but no trigger pulling yet.

[blindboyjimi]

Originally Posted by Dustinfurlow

A Brazilian McAlister WITH A CALTON at this price is unbelievable. GLWS

I have a Sitka/Brazilian C-12 from Roy. My C-12 has bit different spacing is 1 13/16” x 2 5/16” and a Sunburst, but I have mine insured for way more than you are selling and mine’s in a TKL simple case. I’m not sure why this is still here. It’s a steal! GLWS.

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Some interest but still available. This is a great playing and sounding guitar for a great price!
Need the money to pay for studio gear purchase. As they say, my loss is your gain.

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Awesome guitar for a great price!

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Make me a deal! I'd prefer to sell not trade.