Offered for sale:
Used 2014 Randy Wood SJ-35 Dreadnaught Cutaway, serial number 21114, inspired by the Gibson J-35.
This guitar is in very good condition, neck and frets are fine. Cosmetically there is a 3” long finish check on the top, bass side upper bout. There is a little pitting in a small area of the rosette and there is a small area of binding “wobble” on the top binding on the horn. It appears that this is from the time of manufacture. And there are two small nicks on the side, one on the bass side and one on the treble side as well as a small mark on the back. Note, all of these imperfections are quite small, we are just being very detailed about it.
This guitar was built specifically for a good and very long time friend of Imperial Guitar, Dr. Don Aliffi.
Randy Wood Guitars
“A self-proclaimed “old-fashioned” craftsman, Randy Wood has built and modified the music-making machines of hundreds of noted musicians, including Elvis Presley, Emmylou Harris, Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash and others. Now's the time to add your name to the list!”
Long ago, surnames came to be in order to provide a family’s place of origin or the patriarch’s trade, and in the case of Randy Wood, the surname has served as creator of destiny: Wood’s father was a carpenter and a woodworker. His dad, along with some of his uncles, also loved music; the family played and sang together, adding another element to Randy’s future course. Fast forward: by the early 1970s, Randy had built a mandolin for Bill Monroe, added inlay work to Johnny Cash’s and Elvis’ guitars, been 1/3 of the trio that started what eventually became the now-famous Gruhn Guitars, and opened the original Old Time Pickin’ Parlor in Nashville.
Wood sold the business in 1979 — and he and Irene moved back to Georgia. For 22 years, they lived on the Isle of Hope; Wood considered himself semi-retired, and ran a woodshop, and a small mail-order business, out of the garage (“As long as UPS can find me, I’ll be all right”).
As more and more people moved into the area, however, he began to yearn for something more “rural.” Ten years ago, he bought four acres on Highway 80, built a house, a workshop and a retail store.
Later came the 100-seat performance venue (“Randy’s Pickin’ Parlor”) where some of the best bluegrass, country and acoustic musicians like to come and play – mostly because they know Randy Wood, and his reputation, and they know that wherever he is, there’ll be lots of people in the audience who love and appreciate top-quality acoustic music.
Every Saturday afternoon, there’s an informal jam in the store; pickers come from all over Georgia with their guitars, mandolins and fiddles.
Randy and Irene recently added a barbeque restaurant – it’s called the Pickin’ Pig – and on really busy days, the master instrument maker is in the kitchen, slow-cooking the ribs and chicken. (Note: The BBQ restaurant has since been replaced by Flaco’s Tacos).
“I stay broke, but I’ve always eaten good,” he laughs.
“I’ve made a decent living, and that I’m thankful for. I’ve been able to do something that I’ve always enjoyed doing. I can’t remember a day that I haven’t looked forward to getting up and going to work, and that’s something very few people can say.”
Imperial Guitar says:
This is a beautiful handmade instrument, plays and sounds great!
Hard-shell case included.
“We carefully inspect every instrument when we buy it and bring it up to our standards before we offer it for sale. We also do a full set up before we ship.”
“If you decide to purchase this guitar, please let us know what gauge strings you prefer.”
GUITAR SPECS:
Year: 2014
Serial number: 21114
Body: Honduran mahogany back & sides, spruce top
Neck: Honduran Mahogany
Finish: Dark Sunburst satin lacquer
Fingerboard: Ebony
Scale Length: 24 3/4”
Number of Frets: 20
Bridge: Ebony
Nut: Bone
Tuners: Gotoh
Width at Nut: 1 5/8”
Radius: 16”
Weight: 4.0 lbs.
*Please note: we do our best giving descriptions of used pieces. We have found it impossible to describe every mark on an instrument or amp that is not in the "mint" category. Also, what's important to you may not be important to someone else. For example, you may say, "I don't care what it looks like as long as it plays or sounds well." Another person may say, "Body cosmetics are very important to me so tell me about every scratch, nick and blemish." So, please ask the questions that are most important to you. If you ask they will be answered. They are free and there's no limit. Additional photos can also be made available.
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All shipments made by us are fully insured. Also, all new products are fully covered by the manufacturer's warranty and used gear usually carries our 30 day mail order warranty. Most stringed instruments sold by IGS are shipped UPS Ground service for $50.00 to $100.00 for the 48 Contiguous states. (Overnight Red Label is also available). Please call on each item. GUITAR FREIGHT (Foreign) We ship instruments world wide. Our shipping department prides itself in its ability to safely deliver guitars anywhere in the world. We use Fex Ex Great Rates service, wherever possible. You are responsible for any import duties, V.A.T., etc. on delivery. It is advisable to consult with your local customs office.
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