RhysP Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) I pretty much play acoustic guitar exclusively these days. I've already got a lovely acoustic guitar (an Alister Atkin Rosewood OM Standard) But I've recently been toying with the idea of getting another one, maybe a dreadnaught. For as long as I can remember every guitar & bass I've bought has been secondhand & I also just fancied treating myself to a brand new one for a change. I was well aware of Avalon guitars & how good they are but couldn't justify paying £3000 & upwards as my playing is basic to say the least. Anyway, last week I saw this on Ebay. It's an Avalon Pioneer D2-20 dreadnaught - solid indian rosewood back & sides, solid sitka spruce top, mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard & finished off with beautiful flamed sycamore binding. The Avalon workshop was selling it as an ex demo model but to all intents & purposes it's a brand new guitar. The luthiers at Avalon gave it a full set up & even installed an extra strap button for me free of charge. If it wasn't ex demo the guitar would cost £2995 - I got it for £999. Took delivery of it on Thursday & it's an absolutely stunning guitar in every aspect. Couldn't be happier with it. These are the photos Avalon took of the guitar at their workshop: [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/Avalon1_zps2k90cnhv.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/Avalon2_zpsfv7yms1m.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/Avalon3_zps0rwyvkrx.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/Avalon8_zps2blemr6d.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/Avalon9_zpsqkgj2qyx.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/Avalon5_zpsomk05gzj.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s86.photobucket.com/user/RhysP/media/Avalon7_zpsr6sbeyfm.jpg.html"][/url] Edited November 5, 2016 by RhysP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarethFlatlands Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Bargain! Looks like a beauty too, congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teleman Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 What an absolute stunner. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted November 7, 2016 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Everyone loves a bargain. And when it is lush as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted November 8, 2016 Author Share Posted November 8, 2016 It has to be my best bargain ever, it's a superb guitar too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merello Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Incredible bargain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danuman Posted November 17, 2016 Share Posted November 17, 2016 I love it when guitars are this understatedly beautiful. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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