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Location: Phoenix AZ | For Sale: COLLINGS CJ SUNBURST
This may well be the best sounding guitar you ever play. I don't say that lightly. This is my 1997 CJ in Sitka spruce over Indian Rosewood. It is in mint condition with the exception of one cosmetic flaw that I'll discuss below. The sound is completely opened up and everything you would expect from a guitar like this. Yes, the hype you hear about Collings guitars is true. There is no fret wear and no pick marks. Note: it is almost impossible to photograph this glossy guitar. Anything that you see are reflections.
o Model CJSB (1997)
o Top: Solid Sitka Spruce, sunburst gloss finish
o Back and Sides: Solid East Indian Rosewood, gloss finished
o Neck: Mahogany with grained ivoroid binding, gloss finished
o Peghead: Gloss ebony, double ivoroid bound with MOP logo inlay
o Tuners: Gold Waverly open gear
o Fretboard: Ebony with pinstrip binding
o Nut: Bone
o Nutwidth: 1-11/16 inch
o Saddle: Bone
o Bridge: Ebony drop in
o Pickguard: tortie
o Case: Gieb style plus lined
OK, there is one cosmetic flaw as shown in the photos below. This guitar came originally with CHROME Waverly open gear tuners. The GOOD news is that I swapped them out to brand new Gold Waverly's. The BAD news is that in doing so removing the collar I splinted off a small section of the headstock face and lacquer. It is purely cosmetic and I have a quote from the Collings factory to fix it for about $300. It KILLS me that I did this to an otherwise perfect guitar. Yeah I know ... Stew-Mac sells the tool for $40 ... blah, blah, blah
As said, everything (except the photo above) is in perfect condition. The setup is spot-on and even the case is in virtually brand new condition. I have NEVER taken this guitar out of my house.
So why am I selling it? Well, I was just about to ship it off to Austin and get the little headstock splinter repaired and the opportunity to purchase a slightly different CJ fell into my lap. So I jumped at it and there is no way I can rationalize owning two of these babies. So I will have to very reluctantly let this one go.
Price is $3600. including 2 day Fed Ex delivery to your door in the USA.
Please PM or email me if you are interested or have any questions. Thanks, Dave |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | If I had to decide which guitar I had to sale between, the Lowden 025 and CJ I'm not sure I could make a decision... and many folks here have heard the Lowden. |
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Location: south east Michigan | I'm not much of a wood box guy, but this one... wow.
I wish I could swing it.
I have borrowed something like it tho....
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Location: Tennessee | Nice, nice guitar! I have one in the works ... had I known this was going to be in the wind, I'm not sure I would've started going down the custom deal. This one has everything anyone should want at thousands less than it's gonna cost to go to the factory.
Maybe it's just me, but has anyone else noticed that it seems every serious performing guitarist has one of these in their stable? |
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Location: Flahdaw | DANG! I just bought a new git! The Collings CJ that I had played a few weeks ago may have been the nicest git I've ever strummed (or fingerpicked). Someone is going to be VERY lucky to snag this one. Hope it's someone on the OFC |
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Location: south east Michigan | Yeah... if anything could tempt me over to the "other side", this would be the one. |
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Location: NJ | cash is not my friend lately |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by alpep:
cash is not my friend lately No problem. I take PayPal. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Guys, this price is ridiculously good.
This guitar is beyond ridiculously good.
If it wasn't for the slight imperfection this would easily fetch 4K.
If it lasts the weekend either here or on the Collings forum I will be shocked. |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Definately one of my favorite designs.
Everyone should have one of these |
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Location: NJ | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Originally posted by alpep:
cash is not my friend lately No problem. I take PayPal. |
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Location: Flahdaw | Okay, my NEXT guitar will be a Collings. Might be a year or two away, but I have to have one after playing the CJ at G8rbowl. (hmmmm, what can I sell to jumpstart me) |
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Location: closely held secret | That is a beauty, Dave. Like Brad, I played a similar one at Amelia. These have such great tone. If I had the cash it would be sold.
Everyone should have one of these. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | I'm with dark bar. After playing a couple at Gatorbowl. My next guitar will be a Collings. Unfortunately it's probably not going to be anytime soon. These guitars are beautifully crafted and a joy to play.
Very nice guitar Dave. Wish I had the cash... |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | If somebody would rather have a BRAND NEW one, here's the exact same guitar (chrome tuners) for sale NEW on eBay
List $5775. Sale price $4908.
NEW COLLINGS CJ SUNBURST |
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Location: Seoul, Korea | Dave: The link seems to be to a Mahogany back and side version versus the Indian Rosewood on yours.
PM sent. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Actually you are right. Thanks for pointing that out. |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | I love mine!!
Thanks Dave for the "Git Sit"
AJ |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | AJ, I should have taken a photo of them together. Twins. Of course mine sounded WAY better than yours (ha ha). |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Last year I was in NYC, stopped into Umanov's and played a couple of their Collings'. Briefly considered selling my 1537 and Ute to finance one but I was still a ways off where I had to be to bring one home so off I went tail between my legs. None were in the shape of Dave's (even given the headstock blem) and none were under 4k either.
I honestly cannot imagine a better sounding guitar. Definitely on my bucket list. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | The one on ebay is pretty much just like mine except for the adi top (mine is german spruce) and a short scale.
Pictures (even Dave's) don't do these guitars justice. IMHO Collings makes the finest bursts in the world (with Ovations a close 2nd). |
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Location: Rego Park, NY, | I'm suprised that we didn't hear Dave scream and curse on the east coast when scratched the headstock. Maybe Al or Cliff, John B, and Crimson Mike might have heard him. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Dave, you're killing me.....
PM sent... |
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Location: Flahdaw | Originally posted by MusicMishka:
Dave, you're killing me.....
PM sent... Uh oh....is Mike gonna snag another gorgeous beauty? What a collection of incredible pieces he's gonna have!! |
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Location: Cicero, NY | That guitar for that price? A steal. I know if I had the extra cash around, it would've been gone the day Dave posted it. |
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Location: NJ | Mike I hope you don't have to let go of any of those other great guitars you have |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | I'm surprised TJ hasn't snagged it.
Even if he hated it after a week he could turn it most likely for a profit. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Thanks Al, no worries on that...They're not going anywhere...
I'm just inquiring...no decisions have been finalized...and that's a big decision... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by stephent28:
I'm surprised TJ hasn't snagged it.
Even if he hated it after a week he could turn it most likely for a profit. I know I wouldn't hate it for sure. I really bonded with Beals Collings at G8r's, but I'm committed to other pursuits now. I couldn't resist the Hamer. ;) |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | It was at Amelia last year when I played one of Beal's and put it on my "must have" list.
Mine is the 1 3/4" neck and it blows my D41 into the weeds!!
No one would be disappointed with this guitar!!
AJ |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Now listed on ebay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280474465385#ht_... |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Spectacular guitar!!
Good luck Dave
AJ |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Beautiful guitar Dave! Shouldn't have any problem selling it over there. I made the same mistake (with a much cheaper guitar) pulling the bushings out of the headstock. Put a nice long crack in the finish. I can imagine how you felt with this one. :eek: |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | Without a show of hands - how many of us have done that a time or two...
Best wishes on the one-in-one-out, Dave! |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by MisterGolf007:
Best wishes on the one-in-one-out, Dave! The "one in one out" is just in case my wife checks my ebay listings.
So far this year it's been 4 in and 1 out, with 2 other "ins" in progress. She keeps threatening to get separate beds, which actually isn't a bad idea because it gives me double the storage space for cases. Always thinking on the bright side ... |
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Location: Gig Harbor, Washington | yeah...a fella should always have a backup plan...maybe that's why I built a "Guest Cottage/Music Studio"!
Always got a spare place to stash a newbie (and someplace to sleep in peace!).
Though I think I'm about five out and 1 in over the last year (!?$@#!) |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | RELISTED ON EBAY $2900.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280490706706#ht_... |
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| WOW, I can't believe this hasn't moved. $700 less than the original offer, somebody NEEDS this guitar (MM, you listening?) |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Tough, TOUGH market nowadays. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Yeah, first week of April is probably not a great time ...
Speaking of taxes, check this out. Not that I really planned it this way but I owe the feds a pretty good chuck of change. And good old Arizona owes me a pretty good chuck of change. And guess what the difference is?
FOUR dollars !!! |
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Location: Flahdaw | Wow, that's what you pay your illegal housekeeper for 5 hours of work. |
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Location: NJ | "si".
(I mean, . . . "jess" . . ) |
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Location: Michigan | I enjoyed your description of changing out the tuners. It had "me" written all over it. Good luck with the sale. It this the same model Lyle Lovett uses? |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Originally posted by dark bar:
Wow, that's what you pay your illegal housekeeper for 5 hours of work. Actually they get paid pretty well, if you include what they steal when you're not looking. I'd like to see THEIR music room ... |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by cliff:
"si".
(I mean, . . . "jess" . . ) "What?" |
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Location: NJ | "que?" |
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Location: closely held secret | Well, alright. |
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Location: Alabama | "Si" I mean "Oui", Inspector (Clouseau). |
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Location: Alabama | i failed to cite the quotation - Sgt Deaux Deaux. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | "No Room 16 For You" - Manuel |
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Location: closely held secret | Sorry, he's from Barcelona. It would be easier to train an ape. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | SOLD. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Day-um Dave, you took the 'Patch route' on this one! Congrats to you and the new owner. |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Congrats Dave. I'm not sure what the "Patch route" is, but it obviously gets you where you're going. Right Iffy? :cool: |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Yeah, you got me. Patch Route? |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Congrats on the sale, Dave. It was killing me every time I saw it even though I was light years away. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
Patch Route? As per the 'IIII'*, long torturous wait until sale.
* - Iffy's International Inglish (sic(k)) Idioms  |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Oh I see. It took 4 months to sell but to be hinest it would sit in the closet for a month at a clip until it out dawn on me to resist it.
Here's the irony of why/how ebay can be a fickle indicator of value. I first listed it at $3400 and got no bids. Dropped it to $3200, no bids. $2860, no bids. Figgered I'd give it one last shot before trading for a Taylor so I list it for $2660 and SOB it sells for $3510.
Still only covers 60% of what replaced it. |
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Location: Cicero, NY | Some people just can't stand to see somebody else "win" something they want. The least bit of interest can sometimes draw them in like flies. 'Course that's the whole idea behind bogus bids too. |
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FS: COLLINGS CJ SUNBURST