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Old 06-13-2019, 03:04 AM
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Default Holy Grail #1 TRADES PLUS?

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Holy grail #1

A Bruce Sexauer 2015 Memphis Shoe piece

FT-15 D/000 D

Kerala 13 fret



So dubbed the mini D, the Dreadnought in a 000 body.

Bruce only uses handpicked tonewoods. They are all master grade or higher.



Top: Adirondack well seasoned. Nice medullary lines

Back n sides: absolute Brazilian rosewood. The very excellent stuff.

Hide glue

Mahogany neck

Ebony fretboard and bridge

Pearl abalone “birds in flight” inlays up and down the fretboard

Gold fret wire

Schaller GrandTune Gold/Galaith

Scale 25.4”

Spacing at bridge: 2 5/16”

Nut: 1 3/4”

Nut and bridge are bone

Headplate and backplate: Brazilian RW

Snakewood bindings and back strip

An amazing multi-ringed snakewood rosette

TorTis pick guard

Upper: 10 3/16”

Waist: 9 1/2”

Lower bout: 15”

Depth at heel: 3 1/2”

Depth at tail: 4 1/4”

Hoffee custom fit case. Has some road wear from California to Memphis and back.

A few squiggly lines from handling, unable to photo

Hand varnished

***all work performed by the master luthier Bruce Sexauer



See file pics and general specs from Sexauer: http://www.sexauerluthier.com/FT-15-D-Memphis.html



$12. 500 includes shipping 2-3 day. Paypal FF

(Purchase by Father’s Day and I’ll knock off $500)



Note: this is a $16,500 build



This Holy Grail has great tone, volume when pushed, great feel fit n finish. Great playability and light in your hands. This is the guitar you wish your dreadnought was after playing that tanker for 30 minutes.



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Old 06-13-2019, 08:09 AM
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lovely guitar .....I saw Bruce just sold one of these.
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Old 06-13-2019, 10:35 AM
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Thumbs up Stunning guitar, great seller

One of the best luthiers in business today and definitely one of the best sellers.

I wish I could...Good luck with your sale!

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Old 06-13-2019, 11:23 AM
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Default da bestest

Alan is one of the BEST AGF'rs, period!
Buy with confidence.

Wish I had the bucks for this guitar!
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Old 06-13-2019, 01:38 PM
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I was fortunate to play this guitar recently; it has amazing tone, volume, punch, and playability without the large dreadnought size and weight.
I purchased several guitars from Alan, and he is a trusted friend now. Buy with confidence from this man!
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Old 06-13-2019, 05:30 PM
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Amazing guitar offered by an awesome seller.

You cannot go wrong with one of Bruce's creations, or with dealing with Alan.

This one has it all.
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Old 06-13-2019, 05:51 PM
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Smile Rob is right!

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Amazing guitar offered by an awesome seller.

You cannot go wrong with one of Bruce's creations, or with dealing with Alan.

This one has it all.
Alan is one of the best guys around! Rob is right!!!

I REALLY enjoyed meeting and hanging with Bruce S at B.I.G.
What an axe FS here!

BOLOTS

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Thats a GREAT guitar, GLWS....! Go Alan...
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Old 06-13-2019, 08:33 PM
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Can’t more highly recommend seller or guitar - fantastic! I have 2 of Bruces mini-Ds, and I have 2 of Bruces braz guitars, but I don’t have a braz mini-D - really wish I could do it!
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Old 06-14-2019, 01:04 AM
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Default Many thanks

Hey guys...thank you so much for all the kind words. I really appreciate it.

This is a really exceptional guitar and stands out in every way. I’ve had 30-40 guitars pass through my closet and this is one of only three that I have held on to since purchasing this in late 2015.

I bought this just before being packed up by Bruce to take on his road trip to Memphis. I agreed to allow him to take it swith him for the road trip.
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Amazing guitar from an awesome seller. When Alan is selling a long-time keeper, it's time to sit up and take notice!

Bruce Sexauer does such a great job with his builds, and this one is extra special. Great opportunity for someone!
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Old 06-16-2019, 11:05 AM
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Default Happy Father’s Day!!

Happy Father’s Day to all!

i am willing to consider your offer, however reasonable.
I will also entertain a trade plus of fair consideration with a guitar that I might also want,

Talk soon
Alan
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Old 06-19-2019, 05:01 AM
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I’ll consider a trade +cash.
With the right trade bait must be a reasonable offer.
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Old 06-19-2019, 10:46 AM
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Wow--I remember back when this beauty was built!

Did you or Bruce ever do any sound-clips of it?

GLWTS!
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That is a beauty. PM sent.
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