Vintage 1973 Marlen D-10

Brian Cassidy · Post by **Brian Cassidy** » 2 Apr 2007 9:37 pm

For sale: A 1973 Marlen D-10 (8x4) built by the great Leonard Stadler.

I'm downsizing to an S-10 for a lighter, more airline friendly guitar. The warm tone of this Marlen is unbeatable, though. It was set up by Marlen expert, Ricky Davis several months ago, and has played great ever since. The guitar includes a well-built, light-weight ATA flight case with wheels that is in great condition that I purchased from Case-Technology for $300 less than 2 years ago. It was custom built to fit this Marlen. Case-Technology cases have been recommended for steel guitars multiple times on the forum.

There are the few small bar dings, and some very minimal crackling in the lacquer that you'd expect for a 34 year old guitar. Otherwise it's in excellent shape. It is currently set up slightly higher than average (I'm 6'2"), but it can be lowered.

There's an informative thread about Marlens titled "Marlen Steel Guitars" from January on the forum.

Price - $1650 plus shipping

Alan Rudd · Post by **Alan Rudd** » 3 Apr 2007 3:10 am

Wow! That's a beauty!

Kevin Hatton · Post by **Kevin Hatton** » 3 Apr 2007 9:33 am

Brian, is that a double raise/lower guitar?

Duncan Hodge · Post by **Duncan Hodge** » 3 Apr 2007 5:12 pm

I'll second Alan's comment. "Wow! That's a beauty!" What is the setup on it? I'm amazed at the quality steels for sale at the present time on the Forum. Hands down, though, Brian, yours just might be the purtiest.
Duncan

Ricky Davis · Post by **Ricky Davis** » 3 Apr 2007 5:47 pm

Kevin; that is the "pull-release" Marlen and it plays super smooth and true.
The sound of this system with this Maple that Leonard used back then; is completely between an Emmons and a Sho~bud....Incredible.
Ricky

Brian Cassidy · Post by **Brian Cassidy** » 3 Apr 2007 9:12 pm

I think my Marlen is blushing. Thanks for all of the nice comments. It is a great looking and sounding instrument. Duncan; the set-up is pretty much standard on both the E9 and C6.

I forgot to mention that in addition to the flight case, I also have the original 1973 Marlen case (complete with leopard-print lining!) for anyone interested.

Ernie Pollock · Post by **Ernie Pollock** » 4 Apr 2007 4:47 am

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heres my 76 D-10, not for sale though, & yours is very nice looking. Mine plays great & sounds even better. I also have a 70 SD-10 with 3&4 white mica finish. I like them both.

Ernie

Damir Besic · Post by **Damir Besic** » 4 Apr 2007 5:03 pm

bump for a nice instrument

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Brian Cassidy · Post by **Brian Cassidy** » 5 Apr 2007 6:34 pm

Just wanted to provide my contact info for anyone that might be interested in this Marlen.
email: briancassidy@grandecom.net
I'm happy to send additional photos or answer any other questions.

Brian Cassidy · Post by **Brian Cassidy** » 10 Apr 2007 7:38 am

I'm going to try selling the flight case separately because most people seem to be happy with a standard case.

So, because I'm hoping to sell this guitar soon, the new price for the Marlen D-10 is $1400 plus shipping. That price includes the original Marlen case (not the custom flight case.)

Rick Winfield · Post by **Rick Winfield** » 11 Apr 2007 9:55 am

We now have a deal my friend. Can't wait to get her into my music room. We'll communicate for the necessary details.
Good luck on your gig !!

Brian Cassidy · Post by **Brian Cassidy** » 11 Apr 2007 10:01 am

Sold - pending payment. Then she's on her way to New Jersey. Donation to forum on it's way after payment from buyer is received. Thanks everyone!

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