Michael1917 -> 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 8 2011 2:17:10)
Now posted on eBay ... link below. Short youtube clip here:
If anyone is interested, I'm thinking of selling my 1976 Shelton Farretta blanca.
Label reads: Concert Guitar No. 1446, Portland, Oregon, Jan. 1976, and the label is signed by the builders John Shelton and Susan Farretta.
All solid woods. Cedar top. Cypress back/sides. Ebony fretboard. Friction pegs. Scale: 655mm Nut: 53mm
Guitar is in decent shape. There is normal wear, scratches, scuffs, for a guitar that is 35 years old. There also is wear at the lower golpeador (see the photo) from many years of playing and golpe. The rosette is also a little worn. There are no major cracks. Guitar is structurally solid and plays well. It has very dry, raspy, percussion-like, old school flamenco sound, and she can really boom (loud). Guitar is very light, about 2.9 pounds. Comes with a black hard case.
I just had the guitar re-fretted, and a new saddle, and nut adjustment done by a professional luthier in Maryland. New Savarez strings on the guitar. she plays very well now---very traditional sound.
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Michael1917 -> more photos : 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 8 2011 2:21:05)
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Michael1917 -> RE: more photos : 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 8 2011 2:22:14)
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Michael1917 -> RE: more photos : 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 8 2011 2:23:36)
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Michael1917 -> RE: more photos : 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 8 2011 2:24:40)
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Michael1917 -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 23 2011 23:13:23)
This Shelton-Farretta guitar, flamenco blanca, I now have posted on eBay:
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kudo -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 24 2011 1:13:22)
you should post a video/audio recording so that we can hear it and see what it sounds like. if you do that then you will garanutee more people getting interested in it.
so why are you selling it?
RTC -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 25 2011 0:16:30)
I agree with Kudo, it shure would help.
dartemo1 -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 25 2011 4:56:19)
Hi, In the ebay listing you've mentioned a luthier in MD. I am looking for one in the greater Baltimore area. Will appreciate any hint. Thank you.
Michael1917 -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 25 2011 21:39:20)
Thanks, I'll try to get a clip up later tonight.
Michael1917 -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 25 2011 21:40:47)
Hi, the luthier I hired is Steve Carmody. He works for himself but does a lot of work for the shop "House of Musical Traditions" in Silver Spring, MD. You can contact him through their Web site. Or I have his email and phone number somewhere.
Michael1917 -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 25 2011 21:43:16)
I'm selling it because I have another guitar with very traditional sound (and light!) and I'd like to try a negra or one of the so-called hybrids.
Michael1917 -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 27 2011 6:07:03)
Hey, here is a short clip of the guitar since it has been refretted, new saddle and nut adjustment. Feel free to comment on my haphazard playing, I am still a student at flamenco. Cheers, m
RTC -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 28 2011 0:08:41)
Thanks for the clip, liked the sound. I am a student myself so can't comment on your playing.
dartemo1 -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 28 2011 4:15:08)
Thank you. Will try to contact him.
gounaro -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 28 2011 13:29:19)
Hi Michael....
What is your expected price for the guitar? Cause on Ebay reserve not met...
Michael1917 -> RE: 1976 Shelton-Farretta for sale (Jun. 28 2011 22:24:17)
