Posted By: Dobrotome (+1) | Rate Member
$2,100 USD
Fairchild Dobros & Custom-Built Guitars, Dreadnaught and Mandolins, are being produced for over 35 years.
Note these photos show Brazilian Rosewood that was purchased from Martin Guitar Company, in Nazareth Pennsylvania over 35 years ago. The Rosewood was estimated at being at least 25 years old at that time, . Martin never made a lap style Dobro.
Luthier, Raymond Fairchild incorporates innovative ideas in all his instruments and each instrument is in some way unique or one of a kind. This Dobro is a large body, depth, measuring 3-3/4 inches at the neck and 4-3/4 inches, at the tail piece. Loud voice with a strong sustain, baffled open body, no sound ring or posts. The front, and sides are solid Martin Brazilian Rosewood. The back is a thinner, Martin Brazilian Rosewood laminated onto a solid hard maple full back.
Fret markers are unique abalone and resemble the Martin D28 pattern and has 22 frets. Natural lacquer finish...9 coats hand rubbed, Brazilian Rosewood fret board. Head plate is also Brazilian Rosewood. Saddle inserts are ebony capped maple. Tuners are Schaller. Strings are Beard. Has a Beard cone. Spider is Beard #14. All other metal hardware is from Stew-Mac. I have a Fairchild, Brazilian Rosewood Dobro...with a Spruce top...a "sister" to this guitar....same materials in the construction, and both Dobros compare in sound and tone and sustain. This Dobro comes with a hard-shell case, ships inside a cardboard box designed for shipping guitars.
This Dobro ships free to the buyer....continental USA.
Will not ship Internationally ...This Dobro can be seen and played in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, prior to buying. Contact me with questions and if you want to test drive this Dobro.
You can contact me at 610-216-0374....Ray Fairchild died in 2023.
This is great sounding guitar for any Dobro players...but also an investment for a collector.
Best Regards,
Tom
Location:
United States, Bethlehem, PA, 18015
Shipping:
Free USA shipping.....no International sales
Payment Methods:
Check/Money Order, Cash (in person), Paypal
Payment Option Notes:
If payment is made with a check or money order, shipment will belayed until payment clears
Return Policy:
Returns accepted. Buyer must contact seller within 3 days to arrange return. Refund will be given as Money Back.
Buyer pays return shipping.
Additional return policy details: If item is Damaged in Shipment, Seller will pay for return shipment by reimbursing the buyer. Buyer is asked to repackage damaged guitar or case for return shipment and advise seller of the cost to return the item.
Condition of Item(s):
Used - Excellent Condition
Category:
Make:
Fairchild
Ad Status:
Active
Listing No:
11190
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