WTS: Crafter DV300/NV

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Selling a Crafter DV300/NV dreadnought guitar in excellent condition. Kept in humidity controlled cabinet.
Minimal elbow haze and minor fret wear in the first few frets. No issues with truss rod, though a bit tight.

It was made in Korea, likely in the late 2000s or early 2010s. Currently out of production, the specification of this guitar when I got it as the first owner is not 100% as is the stated ones currently found online. Specifications that follow are taken from a few sources, with some of my own measurements.

Brand: Crafter
Model name: DV300/NV
Body Style: Dreadnought
Top: Solid Engelmann Spruce
Top Bracing: Patented Crafter "New" Scalloped T-Brace
Bridge: Indian Rosewood
Bridge plate: Rosewood (likely Indian rosewood)
Saddle: Synthetic resin
Back: Solid Rosewood (likely Indian rosewood)
Sides: Solid Rosewood (likely Indian rosewood)
Neck: Mahogany (likely Nato)
Nut width: 1 13/16" (I measured closer to 46mm than the listed 45mm on some pages)
Nut: Synthetic resin
Fretboard: Indian Rosewood
Fret marker inlay: Mother of Pearl
Scale length: 25.5"
Number of frets: 20
Number of strings: 6
Tuning pegs: Grover Chrome tuners (18:1) (not mushroom button keys)
Body Finish: Gloss
Neck Finish: Satin
Color: Natural
Strings: D'addario EJ16 12-53 (original came with D'addario EXP16, which was discontinued)
Other information: Dovetail neck joint, Herringbone soundhole inlay, Tortoise-shell pick guard, "new" Crafter Collar bridge pin, Rosewood headstock veneer, headstock volute, single strap button at guitar lower bout

Includes original leatherette hardshell case and case candies.

Retail was $970 at the time of purchase from Ranking Sports and Music in 2019.
Asking for $700, slightly negotiable. DM if interested. Thank you!
 

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