2004 Greg Smallman & Sons, Damon and Kym Classical Guitar Start Price USD 28,500.00 Current Price USD 28,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Saturday, June 28, 2008 End Time Tuesday, July 08, 2008 Location Arlington, TX See more about '2004 Greg Smallman & Sons, Damon and Kym ' Description SquareTrade © AP6.02004 Greg Smallman & Sons,Damon and Kym 2004 Greg Smallman & Sons, Damon and Kym Current owner: Christopher McGuire (see http://www.christophermcguire.com) Former owner: Pablo de la Cruz, concert artist and professor of guitar Seller: Patrick McGuire - President, Patrick McGuire Recording Inc., Arlington, Texas. Long-time, trusted eBay seller.  Please check my feedback! I am selling this guitar for my brother Chris who is a concert and recording artist. He has two Smallman guitars and has chosen to keep the 2006 that he bought directly from Greg Smallman. He has written the following about the 2004 we're offering for auction here. "The 2004 Smallman I bought in March of 2007 has many qualities I prefer to the 2006, however I feel a little more comfortable on the 2006. Many of my friends and colleagues like the 2004 better because it has a warmer sound. They both have the phenomenal projection and sustain that is typical of Smallman guitars. Patrick has taken some very detailed photos of it and we've tried to be as clear about the ding in the lower bout as possible. It was bumped by a cellist after a chamber music performance when Pablo owned it. The top was slightly pierced and it was repaired by a luthier in Madrid, Spain. There are a couple of other minor dings you can see in the photos. The case is the original Karura case with which it was shipped. If you are interested in this guitar you probably already know more about them than I do.   However, I do know that if you buy this guitar you will instantly play 51% better, you'll lose about 22 pounds, you'll stop losing hair (don't look at my picture, or Carlos Bonel's - look at Ben Verdery), your IQ will increase by at least 26 points and members of both sexes will find you irresistible. OK, maybe not, but you'll surely be much happier and your friends won't believe their ears. Thanks for looking, Christopher."   I can tell you, that I have heard Christopher on many fine guitars, and the difference when he plays a Smallman is nothing short of phenomenal.  Following is a list of URL's for higher resolution pictures of the Smallman.  Please feel free to browse! www.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman1.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman2.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman3.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman4.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman5.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman6.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman7.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman8.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman9.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman10.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman12.jpg www.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman13.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman14.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman15.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman16.jpgwww.pmrec.com/ebay/smallman17.jpg Christopher, the owner would be happy to show the guitar and allow it to "audition" for serious buyers only. Since we're offering this opportunity to see and play the guitar before bidding, the sale when made, will be considered final. There is no warranty expressed or implied. Also, considering the value of this guitar, I'm not comfortable shipping it. I would hope the buyer would want to pick it up personally, but if not, he/she will need to arrange for having it picked up by someone they trust. Acceptable funds for this auction for immediate pick-up / delivery: Cashier check from Guaranty Bank or cash. Other funding options: Cashier check from a recognized bank, or bank transfer. This option will require waiting for funds to clear our bank before the guitar is picked up or shipped. These guitars are rarely seen for sale, especially at the value this one represents. Be one of the few to own one of these extraordinary instruments. We wish you the best! Place a Bid!