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Topic: Gallagher 71 Special Dreadnought Guitar |
Al Evans
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Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 3 Aug 2018 9:20 am |
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Custom made for me in 1997 by the Gallagher Guitar Company of Wartrace, Tennessee.
It "rings like a bell", as Merle Travis told Doc Watson about Doc's first Gallagher guitar.
Brazilian rosewood and sitka spruce, with sharp cutaway. 1 3/4" fingerboard width. Bellflower inlay on headstock, abalone snowflake position markers. OHSC. VG to Excellent condition.
$3000 or best offer. Will consider trade for nice S-10 pedal steel, preferably 4x5, of similar value.
--Al Evans
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2018 MSA Legend, 2018 ZumSteel Encore, 2015 Mullen G2, G&L S-500, G&L ASAT, G&L LB-100, Godin A4 Fretless, Kinscherff High Noon |
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Al Evans
From:
Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 12 Aug 2018 5:16 am
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Still available. Where else can you find a Brazilian rosewood guitar these days for such a price? 
--Al Evans
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2018 MSA Legend, 2018 ZumSteel Encore, 2015 Mullen G2, G&L S-500, G&L ASAT, G&L LB-100, Godin A4 Fretless, Kinscherff High Noon |
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Al Evans
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Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2018 5:08 am
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I just know somebody wants to be playing this thing! I also have a second Gallagher I bought around 1967, one of the early ones made by J.W. Gallagher. It's around number 20. This one, made under his son Don, is so similar you couldn't tell 'em apart in a recording. Very consistent guitars!
--Al Evans
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2018 MSA Legend, 2018 ZumSteel Encore, 2015 Mullen G2, G&L S-500, G&L ASAT, G&L LB-100, Godin A4 Fretless, Kinscherff High Noon |
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Rick Campbell
From:
Sneedville, TN, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2018 8:07 pm
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I remember the "rings like a bell" comment by Merle to Doc. My high school girlfriend got me the Circle Album for Christmas. I think it is probably the best Christmas present I ever got. I never dreamed then that I would someday get to work with both Jimmy Martin and Vassar.
These are super guitars. Someone should latch on to this.
RC |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 6 Sep 2018 5:18 pm
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| I sure wish I played better, that is one heck of a fine guitar. Don't any of you guys want a Martin Eater??? |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 6 Sep 2018 5:35 pm
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| Al, I can't stand it. I sent you an email. |
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Al Evans
From:
Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 7 Sep 2018 2:02 pm
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A deal has been made. As soon as it all comes together, I'll send a donation.
--Al Evans
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2018 MSA Legend, 2018 ZumSteel Encore, 2015 Mullen G2, G&L S-500, G&L ASAT, G&L LB-100, Godin A4 Fretless, Kinscherff High Noon |
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Doug Earnest
From:
Branson, MO USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2018 12:20 pm
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Al and I made a trade, I received this beautiful guitar today and would like to report that it is exactly as he described it. The transaction went very well and I would recommend doing business with Al any day of the week!
I'm off to my place at the lake to spend some quality time with my new prize! Thanks Al |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 22 Sep 2018 1:43 pm
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| Congratulations on your new acquisition Doug. Nothing more satisfying than the tone of a fine instrument. Yours should be a treasure with that construction and the Brazilian rosewood. Enjoy! |
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Al Evans
From:
Austin, Texas, USA
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Posted 22 Sep 2018 2:56 pm
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I see Doug got here before I did.
We did a trade. We're both pleased with the outcome. I would be happy to do business with Doug any time.
Anyway, this item is SOLD, and a donation will be in the mail Monday.
--Al Evans
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2018 MSA Legend, 2018 ZumSteel Encore, 2015 Mullen G2, G&L S-500, G&L ASAT, G&L LB-100, Godin A4 Fretless, Kinscherff High Noon |
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