Just got another Buffett geetar

[HD18JBGuy]

Hey all, wanted to share in my excitement (some or most of you probably don't care). Just got this guy off the UPS truck about an hour ago...another Buffett limited model guitar (I also have the other version that is Jimmy's stage guitar). This is #90 of only 168 made. Each one is hand signed by Jimmy and CF Martin IV, CEO of Martin Guitars. Here are some pics:

[gunthermoose]

I've got its cousin... the Pollywog...

pics below..

http://www.gunthermoose.com/polywog.htm

[HD18JBGuy]

Awesome! Great pictures by the way. I am hopeing to scrounge up the money to get on of these in my collection too. Then I will have all three of the Buffett Martins.

[TropicalTroubador]

So...how does it sound?

If only I had Copious Free Dollars...

[Frank4]

beautiful guitar....

[HD18JBGuy]

Thanks guys...it sounds awesome! I was actually impressed more than I thought I would be.

[Crazy Navy Flyer]

Nice!

[dnw]

Congrats on your new purchase.

[Bicycle Bill]

Beautiful instruments indeed.

Not trying to rain on anybody's parade, but do these actually get played? Or are they just put away, never to make the music for which any instrument is created?

Never could see the appeal of a "limited edition" anything, be it a guitar, a car, a bicycle, or a Holiday Barbie. Cars are meant to be driven, bikes are meant to be ridden, dolls are meant to be played with (and loved, as any little girl will tell you), and musical instruments are meant to be played. Only after it has lived a long and full life and played out its mission should something perhaps be retired and given special treatment, but then it is because it has earned that honor; not just because someone arbitrarily and intentionally decided to create a "collector's item".

Having said that, I did honorably retire my Trek touring bicycle a few years back. After almost thirty years and a conservatively-estimated 40K miles under her wheels, she had earned it. And despite the fact that by now, she might even be considered potentially a collectible, I will still bring her out on occasion and put a few more miles on her just for old times' sake.

-"BB"-

[HD18JBGuy]

Not trying to rain on anybody's parade, but do these actually get played? Or are they just put away, never to make the music for which any instrument is created?

Heck yeah! I will play this thing a ton. As I mentioned, I also have the dreadnought version that is the same as Jimmy's stage guitar and it gets played all the time. It can still be collector piece while getting its use. I had one guitar that was too nice too play...I sold it. I would never buy one that I wouldn't play. Whether it will stay in "mint condition" is another story. I take care of my stuff, but the inevtiable is bound to happen.

To the contrary, there are limited edition guitars that people just keep and don't play. But, I don't understand the logic in that. Judging by the condition of this guitar here, I think it came from a collector rather than a player, but that is pure speculation.

[Tiki Bar]

Wait a minute! Wait a cotton-picking minute!

If you're in Chicago, how did you get all the cool palm tree and beach reflections on the guitar for your pictures?? I quite like them... they enhance the guitar nicely!

And thank you for sharing your excitement, and the great picks. I'm very happy for you!

[Tiki Bar]

And thank you for sharing your excitement, and the great picks. I'm very happy for you!

Of course, I meant pics, or pix, as opposed to picks. But speaking of picks, do you have any Jimmy Buffett picks to go with your guitars?

[LivingOutMy2ndChance]

It's beautiful! My hubby would be jealous. Enjoy!

[HD18JBGuy]

And thank you for sharing your excitement, and the great picks. I'm very happy for you!

Of course, I meant pics, or pix, as opposed to picks. But speaking of picks, do you have any Jimmy Buffett picks to go with your guitars?

Yep, I have a couple of the picks. They have palm trees on them too. Everything has palm trees!

[gunthermoose]

Beautiful instruments indeed.

Not trying to rain on anybody's parade, but do these actually get played? Or are they just put away, never to make the music for which any instrument is created?

Never could see the appeal of a "limited edition" anything, be it a guitar, a car, a bicycle, or a Holiday Barbie. Cars are meant to be driven, bikes are meant to be ridden, dolls are meant to be played with (and loved, as any little girl will tell you), and musical instruments are meant to be played. Only after it has lived a long and full life and played out its mission should something perhaps be retired and given special treatment, but then it is because it has earned that honor; not just because someone arbitrarily and intentionally decided to create a "collector's item".

Having said that, I did honorably retire my Trek touring bicycle a few years back. After almost thirty years and a conservatively-estimated 40K miles under her wheels, she had earned it. And despite the fact that by now, she might even be considered potentially a collectible, I will still bring her out on occasion and put a few more miles on her just for old times' sake.

-"BB"-

Mine is a "house player"..
It certainly gets played but primarily in the house or deck...
I have others with dings etc that I take out etc..

[JacFlash]

She's a beaute! Enjoy! ....aaaannnnd....I'm a little jealous.

--JAC

[SMLCHNG]

PURTEE!!!

[pirateat30]

Where does one buy a Buffett edition Martin? I have been looking around for six moths now with no luck. PM the details.
Much appreciated.

Paul

[rich_big]

very nice....

[Reefdiver]

Beautiful guitar, and I know I don't even have to ask how it sounds. Afterall, it's a Martin !!
Like Tiki Bar, I too was wondering how all those palm trees were growing in Chicago. Global warming or what??