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A medida que vamos evolucionando en el aprendizaje de un instrumento hay un momento en el que pasamos de una fase
de adaptación a una de investigación. Queremos que nuestro
instrumento nos ofrezca nuevas posibilidades de interpretación.
He ahí cuando le perdemos el respeto al diseño original :
" Queremos Más ! " .
Hasta la fecha había visto modificaciones que solo afectaban a
zonas concretas. Por ejemplo fretless en 3 cuerdas de la sección
de bajo. Pero escalopear todo el diapasón, teniendo que hacer
un nuevo diseño del sistema de muteado en la pala, es lo más
novedoso que he visto nunca en un stick. 
Sería interesante conocer un análisis de Mr. Chapman sobre esta
laboriosa modificación.
 
Las fotos y el texto adjunto han sido captadas de una subasta en ebay .




" This Stick # 1234 was manufactured in January 1984 and is made of Brazilian Ironwood. It was originally
produced as a standard 10-string Stick with Classic Stick tuning. Somewhere along the way, the fretboard
has been scalloped between the frets and the nut changed by adding a new module.
This alteration work must have been done by someone that knows his s.. because the fretboard is perfectly
straight (see pics), the curved shapes are totally well proportioned and aligned and the nut module fits just properly.
I am no musician but familiar with instruments and precision tools. I tried the Stick and could get clear sound out on
the amp.Except for a few cosmetic minor issues due to time and use:
1) a piece of the nut module that broke apart (doesn't affect the way the stick plays - see pic)
2) the tunning pegs that are loosing their copper coating (pics)
3) the case looks like it's been around a few gigs this Stick is in very good overhaul condition. 
No defect, major scratches, or any dents. You might just need a new set of strings though. 
You'll note watching the pics that the Stick has an engraving from Emmett Chapman.
Those who are familiar with the Stick will certainly spot this Stick as a unique one.
I will pack the stick carefully with professional shipping material. 
Shipping & handling will be $50 to the 48 lower states.
For any other destination, please ask for shipping cost giving me your zip code.
Email me with any question,
good luck bidding! "