Vintage 1973 Marlen D-10
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Vintage 1973 Marlen D-10
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
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
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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
The sound of this system with this Maple that Leonard used back then; is completely between an Emmons and a Sho~bud....Incredible.
Ricky
Ricky Davis
Email Ricky: sshawaiian2362@gmail.com
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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.
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.
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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.
email: briancassidy@grandecom.net
I'm happy to send additional photos or answer any other questions.
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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 !!
Good luck on your gig !!
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