Unknown except to a John, Kerry and myself until just recently – see my previous blog – Coulter harp guitars are suddenly coming out of the woodwork!
In a staggering coincidence, the day the eBay auction ended on Coulter #2, Coulter #3 was listed. (perhaps not so much a coincidence, but that the present owner happened to note the other, and figured the timing was right…)
This one is again fairly identical to the first two – which seems rather unusual for the eccentric Portland custom-maker. It has (had) 6 subs, which long ago decided to go AWOL from the top, like those of #2.
Sadly, it seems to have suffered from even worse conditions – like being stored for decades in a basement. A flooded basement. At any rate, I know “green” would not be considered “original.”
OK, I should be more respectful, so this thing gets some decent bids, which it seems to be doing already. (though I wouldn’t wish this on my worst harp guitar enemy) I’ve enhanced the photos a bit below.
(BTW, I don’t include links to eBay, as they will be gone in a couple months)
The other sold with 2 bids (which was still 2 more than was perhaps warranted).
Sorry again…OK, all disparagement aside, these are interesting, super-rare, historical instruments – and I hope one (or even both!) can be resurrected and shared with us one day.
Good luck!
Hi Gregg – I am the new owner of Coulter #2 (still the only known 12-string version) and am now in the process of restoring it. Anyone interested in a blow-by-blow chronicling can find me on Facebook, where I am posting pictures. When I’m done I will post a full report on harpguitars.net. I’m hoping for a playable result!
Good luck, John!
Ooh. I like ’em funky, but that is just… funk.
Go there with a can of gasoline and a zippo and give this baby the Viking funeral she deserve… Put an end to her misery please!
Would you believe that this one is located in my zip code! I would visit but it would break my heart to see her in that condition.