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EASTMAN 2017 FRANK VIGNOLA FV680  ARCHTOP Guitar PROTO TYPE 

Estimated price for orientation: 2 495 $

Category: Eastman Dreadnought E10D Acousti
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Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: EASTMAN
Hand: RIGHT HANDED String Configuration: 6 String
Type: Electric Guitar Model, Series: FV680
MPN: Does Not Apply Color: Sunburst
UPC: Does not apply


 Eastman FRANK VIGNOLA VP680  Proto type with angled pickup and Selmer style Cutaway  Archtop Guitar  hand crafted with a solid carved Spruce top and solid carved Maple back and sides and original case. THIS IS ONE OF EASTMANS BEST JAZZ GUITARS! featuring an Ebony fingerboard -  1 3/4" at nut,  25 1/2'' scale, 17''  fully carved, accurately graduated aged spruce top with custom f holes, beautifully carved solid maple back and sides.  Three piece neck, ebony fingerboard, Rosewood tailpiece, pickguard and headstock front and back   This is A SIGNATURE Proto type model in the flagship of the Eastman archtops designed by a professional playerFrank Vignola featuring: Custom Headstock , tailpiece, knobs and custom pickguard - in line tuners. Built-in, specially designed Kent Armstrong floating mini humbucking 7 sting pickup angle mounted for great tone. Side mounted jack 20 fret, 25" scale neck 1.75 neck width at nut. This actual Proto type guitar was played by some of the top jazz guitarists in the world and all gave it thumbs up! It is in as new condition except for one small impression, the size of a pencil point, on the top shown in the last photo. Becasue of this we have lowered the starting price to $2395. It comes professionally set up with the action set between3/64th and 4/64th inches  at the 12th fret on the high E string and approximately 4/64ths on the low E string and plays effortlessly. Comes with NEW Eastman case s and full Eastman warranty. Original case is included.    One magazine reviewer called it, ''probably the most lively acoustic archtop to hit the market in the last 50 years'' ''expect a warm, highly responsive loud resonant acoustic sound with luthier craftsmanship and quality!  And the best part is that you can own this top of the line  carved, all solid wood Archtop with case    -  
EBAY HAS RECENTLY REMOVED THE OPTION OF HAVING A 48 HOUR APPROVAL PERIOD.   GnJ WILL STILL HONOR ANY RETURNS. IF YOU ARE NOT FULLY SATISFIED WITH YOUR PURCHASE- JUST CONTACT US WITHIN 48 HOURS If you are not satisfied you will be issued a full refund provided that the guitar is shipped within 72 hours in the EXACT same condition as you received it. It must be packed carefully in the original box in the same way it was packed when we shipped it.The Customer will be responsible for all shipping, and  insurance,  both ways, any return shipping damage,  and  a 5% (minimum $75) re stocking fee.  No returns on International sales
GnJ can also select archtops to your phone descriptions, to help get you that perfect archtop, if you cannot come to the shop. All purchases are on approval and fully returnable and come with a G'nJ warranty in addition to the manufacturer's warranty. Your full satisfaction is our goal! Call LOU at 908-403-3426to make an appointment to visit our new Showroom in Summit, NJ. We are only 30 minutes from Manhattan by car; 2 blocks from the Summit train station - 35 minutes from NYC on the midtown direct!
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All archtops are professionally set up before shipping. The truss rod is adjusted, bridge and nut slots properly guaged, intonation set, and all electronics checked. 
Our tolerances are 3/64" at the 12th fret on the high E string and 4/64" on the low E string at the 12th fret.

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GnJ CAN SELL YOUR ARCHTOPS! Consignment is the way to get the highest return on your instrument. Ask about our "Buyout Guarantee" in the rare event that we are not able to sell your guitar. Guitars 'n Jazz has one of the lowest consignment fees in the industry. Consignment sellers receive up to a full 85% of net consignment proceeds. ($400 G'nJ minimum fee.) We will attempt to get you the full asking price and more if at all possible. click here to fill out form with a description of your guitar, or and we will promptly give you an asking and realistic selling price.
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Customer satisfaction is our utmost concern at Guitars ‘n Jazz
Please contact us so that we may give you an accurate in hand description of this item before you bid by email or phone 908-403-3426. Please bid only with the intention to buy. Ask all questions and review all posted photos before you bid. All payments due within 5 days of auction close. Please call prior to making payments. We accept the following methods of payment. Visa, Master card, AMEX, Discover, Bank wire, and PAYPAL. 
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INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS  Fedex Priority shipping costs between $125- $250 for most countries  please call for shipping quotes and accepted methods of payment All items, domestic and international, are typically shipped FEDEX, insured. FEDEX to Canada is approximately $125.  Buyer pays shipping and insurance. New Jersey residents add 7% sales tax.  USPS Express mail charges the lowest International Rates but have size limitations!  USPS Express ships guitars to the following countries: Andorra - Austria - Azerbaijan - Belgium - Denmark - Finland - France - Germany - Gibralter - Great Britain - Northern Ireland - Greece - Ireland - Italy - Japan - Liechtenstein - Luxembourg - Macao - Malta - Netherlands - New Zealand - Norway - Poland - Portugal - San Marino - Slovak Republic (Slovakia) - Spain - Sweden - Switzerland - International shipping by USPS Express mail, and may have size and insurance limitations, depending upon your Country. PLEASE ASK FOR SHIPPING QUOTES PRIOR TO BIDDING. DO NOT USE EBAY CALCULATED INTERNATIONAL RATES WHICH ARE ALWAYS INCORRECT!!!! simply contact me first before bidding to make sure that we can ship to your country and shipping costs and Insurance limits. Thanks, Lou
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G'n J also carries the FULL LINE of most popular Jazz Amplifiers which are also on display in our Showroom
________________________________WE CARRY THE  FOLLOWINGG n J also has a huge inventory of Used Guitars by all the famous manufacturers______________________________G n J also sells and rents BAND INSTRUMENTSViolins, Violas, Cellos, Flutes, Trumpets, Trombomes and more!!!!