Wednesday, March 20, 2013

1981 Carlos Model No. 209 Acoustic Folk Guitar

Made in Korea and in absolutely immaculate condition for a 30+ year-old acoustic guitar  


Another bonafide classic from the old Carlos company, right up there with the Model No. 249 as the best of the bunch.
Like it's younger dreadnought cousin, this beauty features a brass nut and saddle, giving this classic killer tone.

Not exactly sure that this is a Model No. 209, as the label inside the sound hole has been ripped out, but from what information I've been able to track down, it's the most likely fit.
It plays real nice and easy, just had a set of D'Addario XLs put on, but this one would probably benefit from a heavier gauge.

Thank you for looking. More high-resolution pictures here.

3 comments:

  1. I have a 209 and it is a very dark mahogany. So unless they made two different guitars with the same model number then I would say that your must not be a 209.

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    1. Dennis! Do you know the value of the 209?

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    2. What is the current value of the 209? I saw one for sale for $100 in my town...

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