• Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985
  • Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985
  • Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985
  • Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985
  • Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985
  • Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985
  • Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985
  • Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985
  • Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985
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Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985 - John Oates

Volbrecht Custom Acoustic 1985 - John Oates

$6,000.00
$8,500.00 $6,000.00

Serial Number: N/A

Weight: 4lbs 14oz

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"Custom builder based out of Nashville, Indiana who builds very few guitars a year. Made a few for John Mellancamp and made this to my manager's specs who gave it to me as a gift. It's similar to a D-45 in appointments but with stunning maple back and sides. It had my name inlayed across the entire fretboard and I absolutely refused to play it like that, so I sent it back to cover it up, but you can still see the shadow if you look closely. Played it in a lot of sessions. Really great guitar. Big sound and super crytal clear highs." - John Oates

A signed certificate of authenticity is included with purchase that will be mailed separately.

Description
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original with a small touchup spot on the back.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .82" - 10th fret .95"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/4"
Electronics: LR Baggs acoustic under-saddle piezo pickup with volume and tone control.
Hardware: Original
Weight: 4lbs 14oz
Modifications/Repairs: The fingerboard has been planed and refretted. The outline of the original "John Oates" inlays can still be seen on the fingerboard. These were removed and filled when the guitar was refretted. Heart inlays were installed instead. A new nut has been installed. An LR Baggs piezo pickup has been installed. All of these repairs were performed for John Oats by Volbrecht Guitars and an invoice for the repairs is included in the case. There is also a small finish touchup on the back of the body in one spot on the center seam. This is not mentioned in the included repair invoice from Volbrecht.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition. Play wear and finish checked are present throughout. There are minor finish touchups throughout the top and back, and at the neck heel. The outline of "John Oates" inlays can still be seen on the fingerboard.
Serial Number: N/A
Tech Notes: This guitar plays well with optimal neck relief and low string action. The frets are tall with moderate play wear.
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SKU: U7423742404

Description
The following specs were carefully collected and recorded by a skilled technician. For a more detailed description and questions regarding sound, feel, or cosmetic condition, please visit our Lincoln Avenue showroom or call to speak to one of our Used and Vintage experts.
Finish Details: Original with a small touchup spot on the back.
Top Material: Spruce
Body Material: Maple
Neck Material: Maple
Fingerboard Material: Rosewood
Neck Profile: "C"
Neck Thickness (IN): 1st fret .82" - 10th fret .95"
Fingerboard Radius: 7.25"
Nut Width: 1-11/16"
Scale Length: 25 1/4"
Electronics: LR Baggs acoustic under-saddle piezo pickup with volume and tone control.
Hardware: Original
Weight: 4lbs 14oz
Modifications/Repairs: The fingerboard has been planed and refretted. The outline of the original "John Oates" inlays can still be seen on the fingerboard. These were removed and filled when the guitar was refretted. Heart inlays were installed instead. A new nut has been installed. An LR Baggs piezo pickup has been installed. All of these repairs were performed for John Oats by Volbrecht Guitars and an invoice for the repairs is included in the case. There is also a small finish touchup on the back of the body in one spot on the center seam. This is not mentioned in the included repair invoice from Volbrecht.
Case Details: Original hardshell case
Cosmetic Condition: This guitar is in good condition. Play wear and finish checked are present throughout. There are minor finish touchups throughout the top and back, and at the neck heel. The outline of "John Oates" inlays can still be seen on the fingerboard.
Serial Number: N/A
Tech Notes: This guitar plays well with optimal neck relief and low string action. The frets are tall with moderate play wear.