Edit to add (2023-08-06): This Stick has now been sold.

In December 2021 this Stick came up for sale here on Stickist and I was fortunate enough to be the buyer, giving me the opportunity to make a start on learning to play.

I'm not in any hurry to part with this beautiful Stick, but since I now have two other Sticks I feel it's time to offer someone else a chance with this one.

I'm asking exactly what I paid for it last December, i.e. 1200 GBP + shipping.

Based on recent experience, I think insured shipping within the UK would be less than 40 GPB? I'd not rule out shipping further afield.

The instrument is a 1985 Ironwood, unmodified except for a different set of bridge screws to allow fitting of the light Baritone Melody string set it currently has, an updated muting/damping strip, and a recent strap.

The original bridge screws are included in the sale, as are the set of Classic tuning strings I removed (high string melody is a D'Addario 008 as the original broke).

The original Stickup pickups seem fine to me (I've never seen or heard any others up close to compare them to, but neither have I detected or suspected any issues with these).

The tuners are smooth and have not shown any sign of slipping or other issues.

It has the original flight case. The foam is functional, but not pretty. I'd add extra padding for shipping & wrap the flight case.

It has the original twin fixed truss rods. Here in cool & damp North West Scotland, less than a mile from the sea in 3 compass points it has a very slight back bow. That doesn't stop me playing the instrument, it just limits how low the action can be taken. Maybe in a drier climate the back bow might reduce, but that's a pure guess? It is what it is and such things are just a fact of life with these Ironwoods, unless sent back to SE for a refurbish & adjustable truss rod.

I added 'C' marker stickers, and 3mm tape 'pseudo linear inlays'. If you don't like them, they are easy to remove.











Only 5 images per post, so see next post for 4 more images.

I've tried to do my best to describe the Stick fairly and and to take fair images, all in good faith, but ultimately it is what it is & it's to be sold as is. Caveat Emptor, as they say.

If there's anything else you want to know, or more pictures, please ask.

The other 4 images

Hi David, Is this Stick still for sale?

I'm looking to attempt to learn how to play (having played guitar, bass and keys for a long time), but could never find one at a suitable intro price. £2000 is a lot of cash to find if it's more of a challenge than I can cope with

At this price this might be the option.

Thanks

Andy

Yes.

I sent you a PM

Considering I paid $1200US@ Sam Ash NYC for Ironwood #1212 in '85 she sounds like a good deal.

85 ! I’m really late for the party. Never heard of a stick back then let alone played one

That's the one my guitarist threatened to cut the melody strings off of. Little did he know...
It sat in the basement for 20yrs. so don't feel so bad.

Hello David, is this stick still for sale?
Fingers crossed, Olly

It is yes.

The other person (@Tucko) who enquired recently has obvioulsy expressed some interest but hasn't made a decision yet. He's still 'thinking about it'. No promises have been made either way.

Tad worried about the back bow. Does this affect the intonation and/or make it more difficult to play?