Richie Havens Model. Black!!

[dpc915]

I managed to finally find one. The black version is impossible to find. Long story. I had a new saddle installed and LR baggs element put in. Amazing guitar ! Cheers all. Now only a jumbo on my wish list

 

[MartyG]

That's my holy grail. So nice. Congrats.

Marty

 

[GGJaguar]

Awesome! Congrats!

 

[jeffcoop]

Well done! That's beautiful. Play it in good health.

 

[Heath]

Was this the one on Boston Craigslist?

 

[dpc915]

Was this the one on Boston Craigslist?

Yes. The seller said he got 12 responses from around the country. Are schedules happen to line up and I was able to give him cash so he went with it. I got lucky.

 

[Cougar]

The seller said he got 12 responses from around the country.

And apparently he didn't respond to any of them. I hope you didn't give him a tip!

But well done! I'm sure you'll be ready to open the next Woodstock if they call.....

 

[walrus]

Congratulations! Beautiful in black!

walrus

 

[Heath]

I bet those 12 from around the country were all from LTG!

 

[jeffcoop]

I know I'm showing my ignorance here, but are there any spec differences between the Richie Havens D40 and the regular D40 (aside from the availability of dual pick guards, IIRC)?

I do love a black dreadnought.

 

[davismanLV]

I love a nice, black guitar. So pretty!! Congratulations!!

 

[GGJaguar]

Don't forget to stock up on polishing clothes to take care of those pesky fingerprints.

 

[wileypickett]

And apparently he didn't respond to any of them. I hope you didn't give him a tip!

Didn't respond to my message.

 

[dpc915]

I know I'm showing my ignorance here, but are there any spec differences between the Richie Havens D40 and the regular D40 (aside from the availability of dual pick guards, IIRC)?

I do love a black dreadnought.

I don’t think there is any difference. But I like how they were built. I’ve got a natural one and this one, plus always wanted all black guitar

 

[dpc915]

I bet those 12 from around the country were all from LTG!

I bet you are right. No joke

 

[dpc915]

Didn't respond to my message.

I feel bad. We all went for same thing . And no. I didn’t tip. Lol

 

[HeyMikey]

Congrats dcp915. That is a terrific score. Very glad someone here was able to grab it. Well done.

 

[chazmo]

Congrats, dpc!

 

[SFIV1967]

...are there any spec differences between the Richie Havens D40 and the regular D40 (aside from the availability of dual pick guards, IIRC)?

The Tacoma made D-40 Richie Havens model had a Sitka spruce top and the D-40 Bluegrass Jubilee an Red Spruce top. And the RH has the Richie Havens signature on the TRC.
Same in NH for those two models.
But NH had also a D-40 Standard which had a sitka top but different cosmetic appointments.

Ralf

 

[HeyMikey]

The black is really striking. Something very mysterious and Johnny Cash about a black guitar. My only gripe with Guild is that they often partially cover the wider rosettes with the pickguard. On this model I would like to see the entire rosette to contrast the black.