2000 Dave Bunker MVP Quilt Top Cherry Sunburst, 100% Original w/ Case
Up for sale, a 2000 Dave Bunker MVP model in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Famous for his doubleneck "Touch Guitars" of the 1960s and the two hand tapping method by which they were played; the late, great Dave Bunker was a pioneer in the world of electric guitar luthiery. With body dimensions and top carve reminiscent of a Paul Reed Smith, this rare guitar features a gloss Cherry Sunburst finish on a quilted maple top, Sustanium Tension Free neck, and a pair of Seymour Duncan humbuckers.
Over a number of decades, Dave Bunker developed an enviable reputation for crafting top-tier boutique instruments featuring hand-selected premium tonewoods and Bunker’s proprietary, innovative designs, including the Sustanium Tension Free Neck. The Sustanium neck is decidedly unique, with a long tenon bolt-on design, transferring the string tension to the body as opposed to the neck to prevent unwanted bowing, optimizing action while also increasing sustain and resonance. The tonewood complement comprises a mahogany body, carved quilted maple top, and a maple neck capped with an ebony fingerboard, weighing 9lbs 11oz.
The pickup pair comprises a Seymour Duncan APH-1 Alnico II Pro humbucker at the neck and a TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge: the Alnico II Pro delivers smooth, soft trebles with tons of natural warmth and buttery lows, resulting in a notably dynamic pickup that is very sensitive to user inputs. The TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge yields aggressive midrange, treble attack, and exceptional sustain, perfect for screaming solos, with great harmonic density. Additionally, the independent push/pull coil taps further broaden the available tonal palette with single coil sparkle and snap. This MVP has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, slinky action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (Sustanium Tension Free)
-Shape: Very slender D, measuring .745” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, 12” radius, abalone/pearl rose inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, brass
-Tuners: Sperzel locking, black
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany, Maple
-Pickups: Seymour Duncan APH-1 Alnico Pro II (neck), TB-5 Custom Trembucker (bridge)
-Harness: CTS pots date to 2000
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2 (push/pull independent coil taps), Three-way pickup selector mini-toggle
-Hardware: "Full Dump" bridge with sustain block (fixed or tremolo-equipped), dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Cherry Sunburst finish highlights the deep, three-dimensional figuring in the quilted maple top, and cosmetic wear is limited to a few nicks along the lower bout perimeter and a handful of tiny dings and faint finish scratches on the body as a whole. The neck profile retains its smooth matching gloss, with two small finish chips on the edges of the headstock face.
A hardshell case is included; the case and guitar smell slightly of smoke.
Over a number of decades, Dave Bunker developed an enviable reputation for crafting top-tier boutique instruments featuring hand-selected premium tonewoods and Bunker’s proprietary, innovative designs, including the Sustanium Tension Free Neck. The Sustanium neck is decidedly unique, with a long tenon bolt-on design, transferring the string tension to the body as opposed to the neck to prevent unwanted bowing, optimizing action while also increasing sustain and resonance. The tonewood complement comprises a mahogany body, carved quilted maple top, and a maple neck capped with an ebony fingerboard, weighing 9lbs 11oz.
The pickup pair comprises a Seymour Duncan APH-1 Alnico II Pro humbucker at the neck and a TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge: the Alnico II Pro delivers smooth, soft trebles with tons of natural warmth and buttery lows, resulting in a notably dynamic pickup that is very sensitive to user inputs. The TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge yields aggressive midrange, treble attack, and exceptional sustain, perfect for screaming solos, with great harmonic density. Additionally, the independent push/pull coil taps further broaden the available tonal palette with single coil sparkle and snap. This MVP has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, slinky action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (Sustanium Tension Free)
-Shape: Very slender D, measuring .745” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, 12” radius, abalone/pearl rose inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, brass
-Tuners: Sperzel locking, black
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany, Maple
-Pickups: Seymour Duncan APH-1 Alnico Pro II (neck), TB-5 Custom Trembucker (bridge)
-Harness: CTS pots date to 2000
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2 (push/pull independent coil taps), Three-way pickup selector mini-toggle
-Hardware: "Full Dump" bridge with sustain block (fixed or tremolo-equipped), dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Cherry Sunburst finish highlights the deep, three-dimensional figuring in the quilted maple top, and cosmetic wear is limited to a few nicks along the lower bout perimeter and a handful of tiny dings and faint finish scratches on the body as a whole. The neck profile retains its smooth matching gloss, with two small finish chips on the edges of the headstock face.
A hardshell case is included; the case and guitar smell slightly of smoke.
$630.00
Original: $1,799.99
-65%2000 Dave Bunker MVP Quilt Top Cherry Sunburst, 100% Original w/ Case—
$1,799.99
$630.00
Description
Up for sale, a 2000 Dave Bunker MVP model in exceptional, 100% original condition and in perfect working order, complete with a hardshell case. Famous for his doubleneck "Touch Guitars" of the 1960s and the two hand tapping method by which they were played; the late, great Dave Bunker was a pioneer in the world of electric guitar luthiery. With body dimensions and top carve reminiscent of a Paul Reed Smith, this rare guitar features a gloss Cherry Sunburst finish on a quilted maple top, Sustanium Tension Free neck, and a pair of Seymour Duncan humbuckers.
Over a number of decades, Dave Bunker developed an enviable reputation for crafting top-tier boutique instruments featuring hand-selected premium tonewoods and Bunker’s proprietary, innovative designs, including the Sustanium Tension Free Neck. The Sustanium neck is decidedly unique, with a long tenon bolt-on design, transferring the string tension to the body as opposed to the neck to prevent unwanted bowing, optimizing action while also increasing sustain and resonance. The tonewood complement comprises a mahogany body, carved quilted maple top, and a maple neck capped with an ebony fingerboard, weighing 9lbs 11oz.
The pickup pair comprises a Seymour Duncan APH-1 Alnico II Pro humbucker at the neck and a TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge: the Alnico II Pro delivers smooth, soft trebles with tons of natural warmth and buttery lows, resulting in a notably dynamic pickup that is very sensitive to user inputs. The TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge yields aggressive midrange, treble attack, and exceptional sustain, perfect for screaming solos, with great harmonic density. Additionally, the independent push/pull coil taps further broaden the available tonal palette with single coil sparkle and snap. This MVP has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, slinky action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (Sustanium Tension Free)
-Shape: Very slender D, measuring .745” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, 12” radius, abalone/pearl rose inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, brass
-Tuners: Sperzel locking, black
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany, Maple
-Pickups: Seymour Duncan APH-1 Alnico Pro II (neck), TB-5 Custom Trembucker (bridge)
-Harness: CTS pots date to 2000
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2 (push/pull independent coil taps), Three-way pickup selector mini-toggle
-Hardware: "Full Dump" bridge with sustain block (fixed or tremolo-equipped), dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Cherry Sunburst finish highlights the deep, three-dimensional figuring in the quilted maple top, and cosmetic wear is limited to a few nicks along the lower bout perimeter and a handful of tiny dings and faint finish scratches on the body as a whole. The neck profile retains its smooth matching gloss, with two small finish chips on the edges of the headstock face.
A hardshell case is included; the case and guitar smell slightly of smoke.
Over a number of decades, Dave Bunker developed an enviable reputation for crafting top-tier boutique instruments featuring hand-selected premium tonewoods and Bunker’s proprietary, innovative designs, including the Sustanium Tension Free Neck. The Sustanium neck is decidedly unique, with a long tenon bolt-on design, transferring the string tension to the body as opposed to the neck to prevent unwanted bowing, optimizing action while also increasing sustain and resonance. The tonewood complement comprises a mahogany body, carved quilted maple top, and a maple neck capped with an ebony fingerboard, weighing 9lbs 11oz.
The pickup pair comprises a Seymour Duncan APH-1 Alnico II Pro humbucker at the neck and a TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge: the Alnico II Pro delivers smooth, soft trebles with tons of natural warmth and buttery lows, resulting in a notably dynamic pickup that is very sensitive to user inputs. The TB-5 Custom Trembucker at the bridge yields aggressive midrange, treble attack, and exceptional sustain, perfect for screaming solos, with great harmonic density. Additionally, the independent push/pull coil taps further broaden the available tonal palette with single coil sparkle and snap. This MVP has been professionally setup here at Mike & Mike’s Guitar Bar with 10-46 strings, slinky action, and accurate intonation.
Neck Specs:
-Wood: Maple (Sustanium Tension Free)
-Shape: Very slender D, measuring .745” 1st fret, .920” 12th fret
-Fretboard: Ebony, 12” radius, abalone/pearl rose inlays
-Frets: Medium jumbo, no wear
-Scale Length: 25 1/2”
-Nut: 1 11/16”, brass
-Tuners: Sperzel locking, black
Body Specs:
-Wood: Mahogany, Maple
-Pickups: Seymour Duncan APH-1 Alnico Pro II (neck), TB-5 Custom Trembucker (bridge)
-Harness: CTS pots date to 2000
-Controls: Volume x2, Tone x2 (push/pull independent coil taps), Three-way pickup selector mini-toggle
-Hardware: "Full Dump" bridge with sustain block (fixed or tremolo-equipped), dome-top knurled knobs
The gloss Cherry Sunburst finish highlights the deep, three-dimensional figuring in the quilted maple top, and cosmetic wear is limited to a few nicks along the lower bout perimeter and a handful of tiny dings and faint finish scratches on the body as a whole. The neck profile retains its smooth matching gloss, with two small finish chips on the edges of the headstock face.
A hardshell case is included; the case and guitar smell slightly of smoke.
