I believe this was Austin's storied Custom... it seems to have found its way back to [drum-roll] Santa Rosa! A really beautiful instrument. 

https://reverb.com/item/96789939

The shop selling it also has a Studer 24 track, and a Gibson Style O guitar. Pretty cool $tuff. 

Yes, that was Austin's and I believe he sold it for at least half that price.

This thing is crazy!   Must weigh a ton? or is it hollow body?

I don't know what a Classico weighs... (Jazzy, Gary?) For sure the Cocobolo and those neck lams would add some heft to this one. But then, you're not really lifting them unless you're transporting them. You just lean them into you.

Looking through the FTC thread brought back fond memories of past club members.

Bill, tgo

Quote from: lbpesq on May 07, 2026, 11:34:24 AMLooking through the FTC thread brought back fond memories of past club members.

Bill, tgo

Yeah, I posted the link then I looked through it and remembered it's kinda' mostly 22 pages of "are we there yet?" 🤣

Here it is if anyone wants to surf. https://club.alembicguitars.com/factory-to-customer/austin-s-coco-bolo-classico/

That sure is a beauty and large slab of cocobolo and those ebony neck laminates would indeed make that a heavy bass to carry. But the sustain must be incredible. If I can find my hanging scales I will weigh mine.

Quote from: edwardofhuncote on May 07, 2026, 04:58:05 AMI believe this was Austin's storied Custom... it seems to have found its way back to [drum-roll] Santa Rosa! A really beautiful instrument.

https://reverb.com/item/96789939

The shop selling it also has a Studer 24 track, and a Gibson Style O guitar. Pretty cool $tuff.

Funny. The first two photos were from a previous owner when it was for sale in NYC a few years ago. Beautiful.....but been there / done that. 

It may well be a scam ad. I wouldn't be the slightest bit surprised. Reverb is a freaking zoo, seemingly without keepers anymore. 

Quote from: rv_bass on May 07, 2026, 06:35:22 AMYes, that was Austin's and I believe he sold it for at least half that price.

It was listed In 2018 on Reverb for $11,000. That was a steal!

Quote from: edwardofhuncote on May 07, 2026, 11:27:10 AMI don't know what a Classico weighs... (Jazzy, Gary?) For sure the Cocobolo and those neck lams would add some heft to this one. But then, you're not really lifting them unless you're transporting them. You just lean them into you.

Classico (without backstop) 6-string is 25.2 pounds on a bathroom scale. As posted above, a Classico is supported by the Floor, not by a strap over the back.  I do not understand the obsession with weight.....hiking with a backpack of 20 -60 pounds was common in my youth. Isn't it standard in the military that a 60 lb backpack is du riguer?  Get a strap commensurate with the load. 

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Quote from: edwardofhuncote on May 07, 2026, 11:27:10 AMI don't know what a Classico weighs... (Jazzy, Gary?) For sure the Cocobolo and those neck lams would add some heft to this one. But then, you're not really lifting them unless you're transporting them. You just lean them into you.

Classico (without backstop) 6-string is 25.2 pounds on a bathroom scale. As posted above, a Classico is supported by the Floor, not by a strap over the back.  I do not understand the obsession with weight.....hiking with a backpack of 20 -60 pounds was common in my youth. Isn't it standard in the military that a 60 lb backpack is du riguer?  Get a strap commensurate with the load.

Thanks. Wait there also exist 6-string Classicos? Never saw one.
If you are standing with an upright weight isn't so much a problem. But I used to play acoustic upright seated in cello position and then heavy weight can be a problem because it leans into you.But stopped playing acoustic upright a year ago. Still have an electric upright though.

Quote from: Barend on May 08, 2026, 10:41:18 AM

Quote from: garyhead on May 07, 2026, 05:47:25 PM

Quote from: edwardofhuncote on May 07, 2026, 11:27:10 AMI don't know what a Classico weighs... (Jazzy, Gary?) For sure the Cocobolo and those neck lams would add some heft to this one. But then, you're not really lifting them unless you're transporting them. You just lean them into you.

Classico (without backstop) 6-string is 25.2 pounds on a bathroom scale. As posted above, a Classico is supported by the Floor, not by a strap over the back.  I do not understand the obsession with weight.....hiking with a backpack of 20 -60 pounds was common in my youth. Isn't it standard in the military that a 60 lb backpack is du riguer?  Get a strap commensurate with the load.

Thanks. Wait there also exist 6-string Classicos? Never saw one.
If you are standing with an upright weight isn't so much a problem. But I used to play acoustic upright seated in cello position and then heavy weight can be a problem because it leans into you.But stopped playing acoustic upright a year ago. Still have an electric upright though.

Yes. There is one 6-string and at least 2 5-string.  Alembic has stated they limit production to two per year....due to space requirements. First year was 1993 so maybe only 50+ in existence?  I think less. 

Quote from: garyhead on May 08, 2026, 06:01:46 PM

Quote from: Barend on May 08, 2026, 10:41:18 AM

Quote from: garyhead on May 07, 2026, 05:47:25 PM

Quote from: edwardofhuncote on May 07, 2026, 11:27:10 AMI don't know what a Classico weighs... (Jazzy, Gary?) For sure the Cocobolo and those neck lams would add some heft to this one. But then, you're not really lifting them unless you're transporting them. You just lean them into you.

Classico (without backstop) 6-string is 25.2 pounds on a bathroom scale. As posted above, a Classico is supported by the Floor, not by a strap over the back.  I do not understand the obsession with weight.....hiking with a backpack of 20 -60 pounds was common in my youth. Isn't it standard in the military that a 60 lb backpack is du riguer?  Get a strap commensurate with the load.

Thanks. Wait there also exist 6-string Classicos? Never saw one.
If you are standing with an upright weight isn't so much a problem. But I used to play acoustic upright seated in cello position and then heavy weight can be a problem because it leans into you.But stopped playing acoustic upright a year ago. Still have an electric upright though.

Yes. There is one 6-string and at least 2 5-string.  Alembic has stated they limit production to two per year....due to space requirements. First year was 1993 so maybe only 50+ in existence?  I think less.

So only one! That's very special that you have it. Any pictures of videos of it? Thanks

Quote from: lbpesq on May 07, 2026, 11:34:24 AMLooking through the FTC thread brought back fond memories of past club members.

Bill, tgo

I haven't looked yet. But if memory serves, I believe this was the longest build time in Alembic history.