Re: Chapman Stick Nr: 480 - FOR SALE
The instrument looks to be in great condition, but for a player that is new to the instrument, one may be willing to wait for a new one for the same price.
Here is one on reverb in equally good condition for $900 less.
https://reverb.com/item/59601051-chapman-the-stick-10-string-1990sAnd then there's this guy, who recently dropped the price $500, who is still trying to pedal this 80's Stick for $3500.
https://reverb.com/item/57291264-chapman-stick-10-string-ironwood-34-scale-serial-272-w-case-very-good-conditionGreg and I did a nice bit on purchasing a Stick in
FHF #42 and Claire, Vic and I did a 2-part series on purchasing a new instrument if you or he are interested.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-so-you-want-to-buy-a-chapman-stick-part-2/id1504272873?i=1000523746145Granted, this instrument does come with an ATA case and a few extras on top of which there is no denying that the striated grains that run through this instrument are
magnificent. I respect that the owner wants the best possible price, but there may not be the same appetite for vintage instruments in our community as seen in other communities.
I will say, it's condition is pristine and it's a divine piece of musical history that will hopefully find it's way into the right hands as I bet it sounds as good as it looks.