For Trade: Furch Vintage 1 RS SM 1550

[mas30066]

HI THERE. YES, YOU: I’d love to get this into the hands of someone who will enjoy it. If you’re interested in a straight sale, message me and let’s see what we can work out


First off, this is a lovely instrument, clear and punchy (although not thumpy, more Euro refined than Gibson brash). I didn't love the way the US distibutor responded to a concern, and that's dimmed the joy that ought to accompany any good acoustic. No issues here other than my own need for balance.

One pinhead ding (pictured) as it came new from the shop. Otherwise dead clean with the Hiscox case, COA, and all accessories.

A new Vintage 1 of any stripe will run between 1800 and 2000 at most retailers. Furch's not making the round shoulder body style currently, which is unfortunate. There's exactly one other example available with no transactional flexibility.

In a perfect world, someone's got a trade within striking distance of Atlanta where we can both have a moment in person. But things I know I'm interested in:

Any of the older, square headstock Breedlove Revivals.

2012/13/14 Taylor DN5, GS5, DN8, or GA8 or a natural 517 (no E). Open to the ES1 on the earlier but would prefer to avoid the ES2 on the later.

Larrivee L05 so long as the neck isn't super skinny (they seem to go through seasons).

I'm Yairi-curious but no direct experience.

Just trying to nail down a happy, larger bodied strumming companion.

[Stevien]

Your pics are not showing up.
Steve

[Mayfair]

Sale price? Trade value?

[Fatfingers12]

No pics or price a true mystery guitar!

[mas30066]

Originally Posted by Fatfingers12

No pics or price a true mystery guitar!

I’ve listed it for trade only with targets clearly identified after having it up for sale for a month prior without any activity. If you’re interested in a straight sale price, let’s call it 1770.

As for the photos, they’re in a Flickr album without any sharing restrictions and show for me across multiple devices and browsers. If you’d like to check them out directly, you can go here (the same ones that are nested in the OP):

https://www.flickr.com/photos/155067922@N07/

[OddManOut]

[mas30066]

Some kind-hearted person out there on the interwebs is going to get an excellent guitar when they lean in to help me move forward from this whole bizarre situation. Holler if you're interested and let's see if we can't find a mutual number or trade that really works for both of us.

[mas30066]

Had suggested 1770 as a target price. Let's try 1660. I have a local target in view that may help soften the blow of taking such a quick loss.

[mas30066]

SERIOUSLY!

[mas30066]

Direct sale price dropped to 1550. Let's get you something to look forward to this weekend.

[mas30066]

Recycling. Trades were outlined in the original post. Direct sale price is competitive with Mexican Taylors and Martins along with Eastman. Someone’s getting a good one. Help me close this chapter and move forward.

[mas30066]

Thursday morning

[EhPhil]

What is the body shape of this? Looks like an OM? Mahogany and spruce? Is there a link that has specs? I tried to find on the Furch website but can’t quite pin it down. Thanks!

[fitness1]

Originally Posted by EhPhil

What is the body shape of this? Looks like an OM? Mahogany and spruce? Is there a link that has specs? I tried to find on the Furch website but can’t quite pin it down. Thanks!

I believe Slope dread and the SM is sitka/mahogany.

[EhPhil]

Originally Posted by fitness1

I believe Slope dread and the SM is sitka/mahogany.

I think so too but the RS has me ????

Thanks on the SM = spruce / mahogany. Brain needs more coffee.