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Topic: Beautiful Figured Walnut Benoit Resophonic |
Andy Volk
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Boston, MA
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Posted 6 Sep 2022 3:09 am |
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I have never seen this instrument in person but my friend Carroll Benoit asked me to help post info for its Colorado-based owner who is unable to play the instrument due to cancer. This single cone guitar has a mix of tricone vibe and Dobro vibe. A unique guitar.
This resonator guitar is from 2013 but is still almost like new. **** PRICE LOWERED TO $2,600 ****. This is quite a bit less than it sold for new. Specs and photos below. If interested, PM me and I'll put you in touch with the seller.
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Jerry Horch
From:
Alva, Florida, USA
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Posted 8 Sep 2022 12:43 pm Great
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Beautiful.....
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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Posted 8 Sep 2022 3:18 pm
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I just spent 30 minutes trying to find Benoit website , without success.. weird
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Kenny Davis
From:
Great State of Oklahoma
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Posted 8 Sep 2022 5:54 pm
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Beautiful and very unique guitar. Not anything unusual, as all Benoit guitars seem to be. Ultimate craftmanship and each one with a unique voice.
I've played a Benoit for over 15 years, and the sound keeps getting better. I'll be using it in the studio in the coming weeks working on our band's 50th anniversary project.
I spoke with Carrol and Anita recently and they seem to be enjoying retirement.
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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Posted 8 Sep 2022 5:58 pm
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“retirement “ … that may be the reason why I can’t find a web site , it may be removed
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Kenny Davis
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Great State of Oklahoma
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Posted 8 Sep 2022 6:06 pm
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Yes Damir, it's been offline for quite sometime. I think the last thing he built might have been his Harpsichord, maybe in 2016!
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Damir Besic
From:
Nashville,TN.
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Posted 8 Sep 2022 6:10 pm
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thanks Kenny, I was looking forward to check out some of his guitars, but I guess it ain’t happening now … it seems he built some pretty awesome instruments tho
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Andy DePaule
From:
Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 8 Sep 2022 6:51 pm Carroll Benoit?
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Hi Andy,
Do you know if Carroll Benoit is still alive?
He was a good customer and bought all his inlays from me for years.
We often had nice long chats on the phone.
Haven't talked to him in years.
Andy 
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Howard Parker
From:
Maryland
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Posted 8 Sep 2022 7:34 pm
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Yes,
Carroll is still with us. He no longer builds.
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 9 Sep 2022 4:51 am
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Yes, Carroll is retired. His instruments are all of exceptional quality with amazing tone and sustain. His website is closed down and no longer active.
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Andy DePaule
From:
Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
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Posted 9 Sep 2022 5:15 am Thanks Andy
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Thanks Andy,
I'll have to find his old phone number since he was in Beaumont, TX and we are looking for a house in that general area, East Texas.
Yes he is a great builder. Made wonderful resophonics.
Andy
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Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
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Andy Volk
From:
Boston, MA
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Posted 11 Sep 2022 7:10 am
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The guitar has been sold.
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