Mint Gorgeous Clinesmith D-8

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 8 Oct 2015 7:34 pm

It's a long story - aren't they all - but here's the relevant part...

I bought this Clinesmith D-8 from a forumite who had barely played it. For a variety of long-storyish reasons, I have barely played it as well.

This gorgeous and gorgeous-sounding guitar and its case are in all respects as new. Not a spot on either.

Because it was, in essence, new when I bought it, I paid new price for it ($4000) and am asking the same for it now.

UNUSUALLY pretty wood here and it sounds like a Clinesmith ought to...

Glad to answer any questions and send any other pics you'd like to see. (These last two photos, being the best lit, give you the most realistic idea of the shade and amazing figuring of this guitar's body.)

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 8 Oct 2015 7:54 pm

Beautiful guitar, Chris. These don't come along very often.

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 9 Oct 2015 3:28 pm

Thanks, Rick. Yes, this one's a stunner...

Jim Waldrop · Post by **Jim Waldrop** » 9 Oct 2015 5:05 pm

I have one of these in the T8 variant and another one that is a D8 with 6 pedals. These are the best two steels I have ever owned. Though I have other steels these two are the only ones I play anymore. Once you have played one of Todd's Clinesmith guitars it is very hard to play anything else.

Dana Duplan · Post by **Dana Duplan** » 9 Oct 2015 5:07 pm

Beautiful guitar! Are those Ric style horseshoe pickups vs Bigsby style?

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 9 Oct 2015 8:17 pm

They're Bigsby style with covers. GREAT sounding!

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 10 Oct 2015 10:24 am

Wow - what a stunner! Wish I could act on my GAS pangs.

Todd's artistry and his meticulous attention to detail as a builder take a back seat to no one.

Chris Lucker · Post by **Chris Lucker** » 10 Oct 2015 10:27 am

I did not understand the answer above. Are those ric style horseshoes, Bigsby style horseshoes (like early Electars) or blade Bigsby pickups?

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 10 Oct 2015 11:01 am

Sorry for the lack of specificity. Good question. They're blades.

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 12 Oct 2015 12:21 pm

I've had several questions about trades on this. I'm certainly open to possible gear + cash offers but I'll need this one to be (at least) primarily a cash deal.

Thanks!

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 19 Oct 2015 4:01 pm

It's still here...

Rick Barnhart · Post by **Rick Barnhart** » 21 Oct 2015 1:46 pm

Chris Bauer wrote:It's still here...

I wouldn't have thought this one would still be available. Todd's meticulous attention to historic detail is spot on. This is a chance to get a master crafted guitar without the long wait...besides, just look at that birdseye ðŸ˜Š

Mark Eaton · Post by **Mark Eaton** » 21 Oct 2015 2:26 pm

Rick, it might be a little matter of the $4000 part. And I'm not commenting about the fairness of the price, I have no problem with that.

I don't think the beauty of this instrument is lost on anyone here.

It's the part about my wife throwing all my stuff out on the front lawn and changing the locks on the door after she finds out that $4K is missing from the bank account and I bought another guitar. No doubt others are in the same boat.

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 21 Oct 2015 7:04 pm

I'm happy to offer at least temporary asylum for anyone kicked out of their house for buying this guitar.

(Hey, we all gotta look out one another around here... )

K Maul · Post by **K Maul** » 21 Oct 2015 9:17 pm

A tempting offer.....but sorry I just can't.
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Russell Davis · Post by **Russell Davis** » 22 Oct 2015 5:42 am

Chris,
Email sent

Jim Waldrop · Post by **Jim Waldrop** » 22 Oct 2015 9:03 am

Rick, you and I are very fortunate to own Clinesmith guitars. Owning and playing them you quickly realize just how great they are. I don't know about you but I play better on the Clinesmith and the tone is even more beautiful than the wood body of the guitar. Knowing what I know now I would sell all my non-pedals if that's what it took to own a Clinesmith. Once I started playing the Clinesmiths I stopped playing all the others anyway. I have heard other Clinesmith owners say the same thing. So what I am saying is if you have guitars you can sell in order to buy a Clinsmith you will never regret having done so. Do you agree Rick?

Russell Davis · Post by **Russell Davis** » 22 Oct 2015 9:18 am

I second what Jim just said!

I have a Clinesmith Double 8 like this one, but with the aluminum necks, a Joaquin style 7 string lap and a 10-String lap and LOVE them. Todd does fantastic work!
I've always wanted to try one of these with the wood necks.

Bob Hoffnar · Post by **Bob Hoffnar** » 22 Oct 2015 9:49 am

Clinesmith are astonishing guitars. Easily the most beautiful and best sounding instrument I have ever owned or played. If anybody wants to check out my Clinesmith D10 console and can make it to Austin they are welcome.

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 22 Oct 2015 11:26 am

No sign of your email, Russell. Would you mind either trying to send it again or maybe PM me through the forum? Sorry about that!

Russell Davis · Post by **Russell Davis** » 22 Oct 2015 12:10 pm

Chris,

Thank you for following up with me. I've sent a PM and Email again.

Chris Bauer · Post by **Chris Bauer** » 22 Oct 2015 3:36 pm

Sold pending payment. Thanks for all the inquiries.