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09-30-2021, 11:18 AM
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Couch Guitar - Small body
Looking for a solid couch guitar to hang on my wall. Anybody want to part with one? PM me with offers.
Wish list: Mandatory: Parlor or 0 or 00, would consider a 000 1 3/4” to 1 7/8” nut width 2 5/16” to 2 3/8” string spacing Black, sunburst, or natural finish Solid wood tone woods Preferred: Slotted head 12 fretter Chunky or V neck Short scale Under $1500 or better yet under $1000 Willing to stretch the budget for a Martin but open to other mid to high quality brands made in USA. Possible ideas: Martin 0, 00, 000 16 or 17 or 18. Vintage Martins. Custom Martins. Will have to educate me on other brands. I have a hard stop at $2k for the right guitar but then I’m venturing back into case queen territory. Last edited by Dave12M; 09-30-2021 at 01:10 PM. Reason: Adding further clarification/details and ideas for models. 
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09-30-2021, 12:05 PM
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I have a Guild M20 for sale, just a few posts below yours. It certainly fits your criteria, minus the chunky neck and slotted headstock. Check it out and let me know if you are interested. Thanks! -Kestly
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09-30-2021, 01:30 PM
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09-30-2021, 02:41 PM
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Silly Moustache did reviews on two small body Eastman guitars you might want to consider.There is a comparison review on his YouTube channel.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEoTLQL7AaE The E40 00 is hard to find and a little spendy, but is available as an E20 00 at much lower cost. Both guitars are also available in mahogany. Small body, chunky necks, 1 13/16" nut with slot head. The finish on newer models is no longer nitro but is now a water based finish called TrueTone.
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09-30-2021, 03:43 PM
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I have a 000 size 70s Harmony H-162. It is a Baxendale conversion guitar. Has the vintage dry wood sound and the X bracing makes it sound very high level. 1 3/4 nut comfortable flatish C/D neck profile. Fits all your requirements and price. I will sell for $1500 Plus insurance and shipping etc to you on this site.
https://reverb.com/item/42833197-bax...-harmony-h-162
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09-30-2021, 03:55 PM
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My two most recent acquisitions are both Eastmans - a size "0" and a size "00". Either or both may well be in or around your budget. I'm in the Uk, so I cannot speak of pricing where you are, but they would both meet your criteria. Sadly, Martin seems to have abandoned their original designs, apart from, prehaps the all mahogany 00015sm.
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09-30-2021, 11:08 PM
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You’re looking for a Martin CEO-7. I got mine for $1300!
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10-01-2021, 12:11 AM
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The small body Eastmans are the best for this price range, I think. I would go for an Eastman vs. any of the modern builds by Martin, etc., and you can get a good one for less than a grand. If you want wide nut and spacing, go for the parlor or 00. The SS versions have a narrower nut and spacing.
Would you consider a small vintage Gibson archtop? The L-30 and L-37 from the late 30s and 40s are 14'' and change and short scale--very easy to play. These can be had for below 2k. I had an L-37 from the late 30s with the most comfortable neck and sweet sweet sound. These play great with light Martin monel strings. I sold it and missed it so much I ended up getting a 1934 L-75. If you up the budget a bit, you could get a small 1920s Martin 2-17 or something. The bar frets make these a bit temperamental though.
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10-01-2021, 06:23 AM
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How about Blueridge BR-341, 361, 371 - all three fall into your list of wants and price range (used on the 371)
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