In 1992, Rusty Park ordered 2 identical JCH guitars. Jimmie was looking for a new partner and Rusty was so impressed with this first guitar that he decided to go into business with Jimmie which lasted several years. And so this became the first "Crawford-Park" guitar. Rusty meticulously maintained her for 30 years and was the only owner before selling to me last winter. The only reason I'm selling is because I found another JCH and can only afford to keep one.
Plays like a dream, no mechanical issues whatsoever. Only slight cosmetic flaws: two tiny screwholes in the formica near the nameplate and a barely detectable ding above the first screwhole. Some light hairline scratching in the endplate. See photos.
Includes a 10th pedal with rod and hardware, can be attached in under a minute. The 10th pedal changes are already installed. Also includes a variety of extra JCH parts including pull rods, nylon tuners, bell cranks, cross shafts, vertical knee lever and more. With the 5-lever "Crawford cluster" on E9 and extra pedal and lever included, this guitar can easily be made 10x10 as Jimmie intended! Too many levers? They can be folded up where they'll stay put.
Comes with heavy duty flight case in excellent condition, standard for JCH. The leg bag is made of the same material which lines the case, another nice touch! Recently gone over by Emmons Guitar Co, who can set her up to your exact specs for a small fee. They can also polish the one mismatched lever to match the rest.
Most of you know JCH is one of the finest PSGs ever made, founded by Jimmie Crawford and John Hughey. Jimmie was a master builder (and player) who cut no corners or costs on his creations. As a result, there weren't many more than 200 built in the company's near 25-year history. In addition to Jimmie and John, they've been owned and played by the likes of Buddy Emmons, Lloyd Green, Sonny Garrish, Russ Hicks, Buck Reid, etc. Even after John Hughey left the company, he still referred to JCH as the Rolls Royce of steel guitars.
Asking <strike>$5000</strike> $4800 or best offer. Will ship anywhere, or meet within a reasonable distance from Asheville NC. Nashville is definitely an option.
I'm not sure why they don't fetch as much as Franklins honestly.
