700 series acoustics

eatswodo · Post by **eatswodo** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 3:26 am

No - I'm just an observer of the continuing discussion of 6-saddle vs. 12-saddle, and 12-string intonation in general. I've never owned a 12-string of any kind, but have, over my 30+ years of playing, played many acoustic 12-strings, which invariably have straight saddles. I've never been aware of intonation issues - maybe I just have cloth ears? It always seems to me that there are so many other variables going on that focusing on the bridge alone is misguided.

One day a 330/12 or 360/12 will find its way into my collection, and I'll be able to have a credible voise in the discussion!

oldgoatguitars · Post by **oldgoatguitars** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 2:20 pm

I finally found one for sale on eBay: a 700 C/12. It's eBay item #7316075522. It's already over $2,500.00! Wow! What does one cost new from a dealer? If you can find one, of course. It's not exactly the one I want, but I'm considering joining the fray just the same.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 2:22 pm

Mark, I've had my eye on it as well. Look for it to go a LOT higher before it closes.

mac · Post by **mac** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 5:29 pm

Whoever does get it should record it. I want to hear one of those!

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:19 pm

It is one of our forum members who is the high bidder on it at the moment.

leftyguitars · Post by **leftyguitars** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:21 pm

If you want a cheap(ish) 6 string Comstock then look at http://www.ricsrus.com/700.php

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:12 am

Paul: No good having your eye on it - bucks, man!!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sat Apr 23, 2005 5:59 am

Oh...I forgot...

8mileshigh · Post by **8mileshigh** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 10:06 pm

Sing along if you know it.............

"Woke up this morning feeling fine,
There was something special on my mind,
Last night I was the high bid on my dream guitar (oh yeah),
But sometimes some bids just seem to go too far!!!

You get the picture.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 7:04 am

Oh, no! My condolences. Happened to me twice last Fall, until I got ESnipe.

Graham: Try ESnipe next time!

I've never lost an auction with it, and it costs only 1%. First bid is free.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 7:08 am

Went for $2862.00! A bargain, considering condition and rarity.

brian · Post by **brian** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 7:13 am

What happens if multiple bidders on an auction are using ESnipe ?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 7:40 am

Just like any other auction, high man wins!

ESnipe actually answers this question in ite FAQs. They claim that this happens very, very seldom.

I use it only when I really must, must have something. Then I bid a little higher than I think it'll go, and I win. Simple.

wayang · Post by **wayang** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 8:25 am

Unfortunately, in other arenas of life the 'high man' doesn't always win...were this the case, I'd be winning all the time...

jsm610 · Post by **jsm610** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:40 am

I don't understand the difference between using ESnipe, and just 'bidding to win'. I generally bid soon, and bid strong - I haven't ever lost anything I didn't want to lose... I think people get discouraged when they put a bid in against me and they never come out on top. It is a 'bully bidding' tactic, but it works (at least for me).

I am interested in hearing the logic of these things like ESnipe - I just don't understand it... Help!