The Acoustic Guitar Forum

Go Back   The Acoustic Guitar Forum > FOR SALE! > AGF Classifieds - Guitars

Closed Thread
 
Thread Tools
  #1  
Old 03-09-2019, 08:37 AM
doodahdoug doodahdoug is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 1,202
Arrow SOLD! Michael Bashkin Bellezza GC - Italian Spruce - Brazilian Rosewood

For your consideration a 2008 Italian Spruce - Brazilian Rosewood Bellezza GC from world class luthier Michael Bashkin. AGF price - SOLD + shipping costs. Payment fees, if any, are the buyer's responsibility.





I purchased this guitar this guitar about 3 years ago directly from the original owner and both the guitar and custom fit Ameritage case are in excellent condition.

Brazilian Rosewood Bashkin guitars are a rare find and the figuring on this one is stunning. Paired with an Italian Spruce top, this guitar is a beautifully voiced contemporary fingerstyle guitar which also handles strumming and single note runs with ease. This versatile instrument has a well balanced sound with beautiful overtone content, plenty of power in the bass along with good volume and sustain. The fit and finish is top notch as you would expect.

Michael Bashkin's build list has been closed for over 3 years and his base price is $7,800 when it does reopen. Here is your opportunity to own a special Italian Spruce - BRW Bashkin Belleza GC at a huge savings!

Specifications:

Top: Italian Spruce
Back and sides: Brazilian Rosewood

Neck: Honduran mahogany
Headstock overlay: Brazilian Rosewood bound in Peruvian Walnut
Back of headstock: Brazilian Rosewood

Binding: Peruvian Walnut with maple and holly side purfling
Purfling: Peruvian Walnut with holly veneers
Rosette: Torched Koa and white oak burl, bone dividers
Bracing: Adirondak Spruce

Kerfing: Spanish cedar
Florentine cutaway
Clear pickguard
Ryan style bevel: Peruvian walnut
Tuning machines: Waverly gold with ebony buttons
Back xbrace cap: Brazilian Rosewood
Bridge plate: Honduran Rosewood
Nut and saddle: Bone
Bracing/Bridge glue: Hot hide glue
Bridge pins: Water buffalo horn

Fret markers: Mother of Pearl
Truss-rod: 2 way
Bridge: Macassar ebony
Fretboard: Macassar ebony
Nut width: 1 13/16"

String spacing at saddle: 2 1/4"
Scale length: 25.4"

Lower bout width: 15 1/4"
Lower bout depth: 4 1/2"
Upper bout width: 11"

Custom Fit Ameritage Case
Signed and dated Bashkin Guitars Spec Sheet

This guitar is quite simply a beautiful piece of playable art, sure to delight its next owner for years to come.

Available for sale only in the Continental U.S. Local Dallas, TX pickup is available. For quickest response send an email to [email protected] with questions or to discuss purchase arrangements.

Thanks for looking, now let me hear from you!

Last edited by doodahdoug; 05-16-2019 at 11:29 AM. Reason: Cash + trades now considered
  #2  
Old 03-09-2019, 12:35 PM
jab.phila jab.phila is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Posts: 132
Default

I count it an honor to be the first person to bump this guitar. This would be a dream guitar for me if I had the funds available.
__________________
Northwood 00-80 (Adirondack/Brazilian)
Northwood LP-Style Tobacco Burst
Morgan JS12
Saez Marin G90 (Cedar/EIR)
  #3  
Old 03-09-2019, 04:03 PM
Nemoman Nemoman is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: N. California
Posts: 3,136
Default

Wow--another incredible one from your collection!

One of these days I'm gonna try a Bashkin...this is the first one I've seen with an arm bevel. Gorgeous woods and Micheal's usual impeccable craftsmanship. What's not to love?

Best of luck with the sale, Doug!
__________________
2013 Stehr Auditorium (Carpathian/Myrtle)
2015 Stehr Auditorium (Adi/BRW)
2020 Baranik Meridian (Blue Spruce/Manchinga)
2020 Wilborn Arum (Tunnel 14/Coco)
2021 Kinnaird Graybeard (BC Cedar/Bog Oak)
2022 Kinnaird CS Student Build (Adi/Padauk)
2023 Kinnaird FS (Italian/Koa)
  #4  
Old 03-10-2019, 07:43 AM
doodahdoug doodahdoug is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 1,202
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jab.phila View Post
I count it an honor to be the first person to bump this guitar. This would be a dream guitar for me if I had the funds available.
Much appreciated jab.phila!

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nemoman View Post
Wow--another incredible one from your collection!

One of these days I'm gonna try a Bashkin...this is the first one I've seen with an arm bevel. Gorgeous woods and Micheal's usual impeccable craftsmanship. What's not to love?

Best of luck with the sale, Doug!
Thank you Kevin. Michael Bashkin pulled out all the stops on this build with the Peruvian walnut Ryan style bevel, sharp florentine cutaway, hot hide glue, adi bracing and of course the exquisite set of Brazilian Rosewood and Italian spruce he selected voiced to his signature sound.

The rosette utilizes torched koa and white oak burl with bone dividers and is another example of his unique artistic touch.



Don't miss out your opportunity to own a Brazilian Rosewood Bashkin at a great price!
  #5  
Old 03-10-2019, 02:54 PM
Gkiller Gkiller is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 441
Default

What a beautiful guitar from a top-notch guy! Can't go wrong with the guitar or the seller....!!
GLWTS!!
  #6  
Old 03-11-2019, 07:03 AM
jay7347 jay7347 is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: The foothills behind Loveland Colorado
Posts: 1,914
Default

Just a bump for an incredible guitar and a good guy selling it!

-jay
__________________
'22 Gretsch Falcon 6136PE (Midnight Sapphire)
'16 Lowden F35c (Mountain Rosewood) (For Sale)
'07 Bashkin OM (Cedar/Mahogany)
'98 SRV Fender Stratocaster
  #7  
Old 03-12-2019, 05:01 AM
doodahdoug doodahdoug is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 1,202
Default Bashkin Belleza GC - Italian Spruce - Brazilian Rosewood

Quote:
Originally Posted by Gkiller View Post
What a beautiful guitar from a top-notch guy! Can't go wrong with the guitar or the seller....!!
GLWTS!!
Thanks Glenn, this is a special one!

Quote:
Originally Posted by jay7347 View Post
Just a bump for an incredible guitar and a good guy selling it!

-jay
Hey Jay, I know that you have visited Michael Bashkin's shop and played a number of his guitars. This is one of the best guitars that I have played and will make someone very happy!


  #8  
Old 03-12-2019, 06:25 AM
gitarro gitarro is offline
Registered User
 
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 2,510
Default

I once owned a bashkin placencia of almost identical specifications and similar brazilian rosewood and owned it the longest among all the full sized acoustics that i have so far owned. Michael bashkin makes great guitars.
__________________
In the end it is about who you love above yourself and what you have stood for and lived for that make the difference...
  #9  
Old 03-14-2019, 06:33 AM
doodahdoug doodahdoug is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 1,202
Default Bashkin Belleza GC - Italian Spruce - Brazilian Rosewood

Quote:
Originally Posted by gitarro View Post
I once owned a bashkin placencia of almost identical specifications and similar brazilian rosewood and owned it the longest among all the full sized acoustics that i have so far owned. Michael bashkin makes great guitars.
Thanks for chiming in gitarro, every Bashkin I've played has been special and the superb set of BRW on this one moves it up a level among those.



I have received a few cash and trade offers so I will open this up to consider other partial trade offers for modern fingerstyle guitars with a 1.75" nut width with a sizable cash component.
  #10  
Old 03-16-2019, 02:17 PM
doodahdoug doodahdoug is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 1,202
Default Bashkin - Italian Spruce - Brazilian Rosewood Belleza GC

Bump it up for another look at this Bashkin - sounds as good as she looks!




If you have an interest in this guitar please reach out to me at [email protected] for fastest response.
  #11  
Old 03-17-2019, 11:19 AM
jwhelan56's Avatar
jwhelan56 jwhelan56 is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Grapevine, TX
Posts: 1,688
Default

Doug always has some of the creme de la creme of gorgeous acoustic guitars. This one is no exception. I have played this instrument, and the looks and sound of this one are marvelous!!

Someone is going to be a very happy camper when this one arrives to you........don't delay, act now.......!!!
__________________
  • Emerald Amicus
  • Emerald X20
  • Kinscherff High Noon
  • Takamine 2006 Ltd.
  • Takamine EAC48C
  • Takamine ESF40C
  • Tama #3559 '74 Dread
  • Tama #3561 Dread
  • Whelan Dreadnought
  • Whelan Grand Auditorium
  • Yamaki YW-80
  #12  
Old 03-20-2019, 06:20 AM
doodahdoug doodahdoug is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 1,202
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jwhelan56 View Post
Doug always has some of the creme de la creme of gorgeous acoustic guitars. This one is no exception. I have played this instrument, and the looks and sound of this one are marvelous!!

Someone is going to be a very happy camper when this one arrives to you........don't delay, act now.......!!!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this guitar Jim and yes someone is going to be delighted with this Bashkin.

  #13  
Old 03-21-2019, 06:13 PM
doodahdoug doodahdoug is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 1,202
Default Brazilian Rosewood Bashkin Belleza

Michael Bashkin - spec sheet bump for this beauty.



I measure the nut width at a slightly wider 1-13/16" vs. the listed 1.75"



Just an amazing instrument from Mr. Bashkin. Still considering some cash + trade options, let me know if you have an interest!
  #14  
Old 03-21-2019, 08:46 PM
invguy921's Avatar
invguy921 invguy921 is offline
Lovin' nice guitars...
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: S. Central Missouri
Posts: 2,814
Default

Boy that is a GORGEOUS guitar!! Wish I wasn't so guitar rich and cash poor right now!!

Great guitar from a GREAT seller! Doug is an awesome guy. Buy with confidence!!
__________________
"A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, and favor is better than silver or gold."

Woody (aka: Mike)


FOR SALE: Kinnaird Brazilian!!
  #15  
Old 03-23-2019, 08:30 AM
doodahdoug doodahdoug is offline
Charter Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Dallas, Texas
Posts: 1,202
Default Bashkin Belleza GC

Quote:
Originally Posted by invguy921 View Post
Boy that is a GORGEOUS guitar!! Wish I wasn't so guitar rich and cash poor right now!!

Great guitar from a GREAT seller! Doug is an awesome guy. Buy with confidence!!
Thanks Mike, I am surprised that someone hasn't snatched this one up yet.
Hit me up with your best cash offer and I am still considering a couple of cash + trade offers too, so get yours in soon if you have one of those.
Closed Thread

  The Acoustic Guitar Forum > FOR SALE! > AGF Classifieds - Guitars

Thread Tools





All times are GMT -6. The time now is 02:57 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Copyright ©2000 - 2022, The Acoustic Guitar Forum
vB Ad Management by =RedTyger=