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Just wanted to add a few additional comments to this. I have bought and sold many guitars over the years and have lots of experience packing as well as references to share as required (including deals with several fine folks here on the CGF). I also wanted to note that while a straight sale is preferred, I may be open to a partial trade on this. Acoustic guitars only and OM size or smaller is preferred. Try me!

Thanks for the interest and likes so far!

 

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Just realized I had added a bit more detail and a few pics to the Reverb ad that weren't included here:

Excellent condition with only minor signs of use (ie finish swirls, a few minor dings) and a very minor finish crack along a few inches of the center seam just below the bridge (not a crack in the wood - Marc reinforces his seams with cleats during building). Please contact if you would like more detailed pics or explanation of anything - also open to a video chat. Very well maintained. The tone is lush and powerful, but completely balanced with cello-like bass tone. A dream fingerstyle guitar that excels in lower tunings. Selling for financial reasons and a desire to move towards smaller instruments.

 

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Thanks, Matt! 🤘

Here's a quick and dirty iPhone clip, just to give folks an idea. Tune is in DADGAD. Please excuse the clams

Patina (Will McNicol cover) - Marc Beneteau Model M

 

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Just an FYI to anyone sniffing around this one, I will soon be taking the ad down as the colder weather is starting to set in. Please reach out ASAP if you are interested and want to discuss further. If it doesn't sell before the holidays I will be planning to relist it sometime in the new year ... unless I come into some money before then

 

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Beautiful guitar, and Happy New Year. I'll keep an eye out for when you re-list in the spring. Jim

Cheers, Jim!

Here's another clip just for fun - this one is in standard, strings are D'Addario XS medium.

https://soundcloud.com/ryan-alexander-78%2Fthe-thing-that-came-from-somewhere-don-ross-cover-beneteau-m-demo

 

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Nice to hear from you, Dave! Thanks for your comments.

I've had several trade offers on this and figured I would address the subject again (posted a note in a previous reply, but it's easy to miss). I'm hoping to free up some cash so I'd only consider something in the $5k or less range. I could be persuaded by an OM (or smaller model) from Collings or SCGC with a 1-3/4" or larger nut. Also interested in small shop instruments (ie another Beneteau, Sergei de Jonge etc). Try me!

 

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Final price reduction to $8k, shipping to be discussed. This is an excellent price for a guitar of this spec from one of Canada's finest luthiers.

While a straight sale is still preferred, I'd love to find a partial trade for something like a Collings OM. I'm open to hearing all offers, but I do have a general preference for something more on the Mahogany/Walnut/Koa end of the tonal spectrum as my Bown is covering the rosewood-y vibe for me at the moment.

 

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With Spring right around the corner, I'm bringing this one back up for another look. I was playing it last night tuned down a full step with D'Addario XS mediums and had a "WTF am I doing?!" moment Truly an outstanding example of Marc's work. I'm happy to record more clips or discuss in detail as required. Still open to a partial trade with significant cash on top.

https://soundcloud.com/ryan-alexander-78%2Fthe-thing-that-came-from-somewhere-don-ross-cover-beneteau-m-demo
https://soundcloud.com/ryan-alexander-78%2Fpatina-will-mcnicol-cover-marc-beneteau-model-m-demo
https://soundcloud.com/ryan-alexander-78%2Fking-street-suite-clip-don-ross-cover-beneteau-m-demo