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« Reply #135 on: July 08, 2008, 08:37:35 PM » |
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ChuckE99 are you thinking of having a go? You've done some nice restorations.
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« Reply #136 on: July 08, 2008, 11:57:19 PM » |
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It's at $56 plus $36 shipping right now, for $92. I'd have to strip it and buy the right lacquer for an AV finish, then I'd probably re-use some old gibraltar/cloud hardware and those older Ibbie pups I bought. I'd have to put another $30-$50 into it easily, which puts it close to $150. I dunno. For $300 I can get one all original with no need to salvage.
If the price doesn't go above $100, there's probably a 30 to 40 percent chance I'd try for it. But if it goes higher, forget it.
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Chuck E. ---------- Musician MC400NT; Solid Artists 2618AV & 2619AV; Semi-Hollow Artists 2629AV & 2630AV; Rocket Roll Sr. 2387CT; Dark Burst Professional 2671s; Strat 2375; Artcore Custom AS103NT; Jazz 2365B; Black Eagle 2609B; Greco EG-500 LP & SE-450 Strat; Gibson The Paul; Fernandes LE-1 Strat and TE-60 Tele; Kay Truetone; Takamine F-360; Marshall Valvestate VS102R; Epiphone Valve Special; Epiphone Valve Jr. See them all at http://www.chucke.com/guitars. |
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« Reply #137 on: July 09, 2008, 03:12:34 PM » |
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Chuck - if you succeed in rescueing this one and bringing her back to her original beauty, I guess you should surely be eligible for the Ibanez Gold Star Medal For Duty Beyond Command!  |
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« Reply #138 on: July 13, 2008, 09:46:59 PM » |
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I missed the end of the auction. No worries. There will be future Darwins to rescue.
What I really want at the moment is a 2618 body with no neck or binding issues (finish can be "relicked" as long as most of it is on the back). I have all the hardware necessary to reconstruct a pristine 2618. I like my "Chuckburst" 2618 alright, but it's just rough enough around the edges that I'd like one I can add to my "collection" proper.
So if you know anyone with a 2618 body lying around, send them my way. I've got a crisp $100 bill waiting for them. (OK, so I have more than that.)
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Chuck E. ---------- Musician MC400NT; Solid Artists 2618AV & 2619AV; Semi-Hollow Artists 2629AV & 2630AV; Rocket Roll Sr. 2387CT; Dark Burst Professional 2671s; Strat 2375; Artcore Custom AS103NT; Jazz 2365B; Black Eagle 2609B; Greco EG-500 LP & SE-450 Strat; Gibson The Paul; Fernandes LE-1 Strat and TE-60 Tele; Kay Truetone; Takamine F-360; Marshall Valvestate VS102R; Epiphone Valve Special; Epiphone Valve Jr. See them all at http://www.chucke.com/guitars. |
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« Reply #139 on: July 14, 2008, 01:24:59 PM » |
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Next up for your viewing pleasure: Ebay Item Number #180265245143An AM-50 with myriad modifications, including the addition of two single-coil pups: |
Chuck E. ---------- Musician MC400NT; Solid Artists 2618AV & 2619AV; Semi-Hollow Artists 2629AV & 2630AV; Rocket Roll Sr. 2387CT; Dark Burst Professional 2671s; Strat 2375; Artcore Custom AS103NT; Jazz 2365B; Black Eagle 2609B; Greco EG-500 LP & SE-450 Strat; Gibson The Paul; Fernandes LE-1 Strat and TE-60 Tele; Kay Truetone; Takamine F-360; Marshall Valvestate VS102R; Epiphone Valve Special; Epiphone Valve Jr. See them all at http://www.chucke.com/guitars. |
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« Reply #140 on: July 14, 2008, 01:51:32 PM » |
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"Die Gitarre ist leider nicht mehr im Originalzustand. Ich habe sie so vor einiger Zeit gekauft, als ich noch Gitarre spielte. Jetzt steht bei mir aber Klavier und Schlagzeug im Vordergrund. Die Gitarre ist vor kurzem neu besaitet und von einem Gitarrenbauer gerichtet worden. Sie ist voll funktionsfähig, gut spielbar und hat auch den typischen Klang einer Halbakustik. Im Lack sind einige kleine Macken und an einem Schalloch ist der Lack stark beschädigt.
Bei der Aufnahme von vorne sieht man am unteren Bildrand eine größere hellere Stelle, das eine Reflexion von der weißen Unterlage.
Eine Tasche wird mitgeliefert, obwohl ich kein Foto davon gemacht habe.
Die Gitarre kann jederzeit ausprobiert werden."
Translation: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry....what else can I say??
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« Reply #141 on: July 14, 2008, 04:03:17 PM » |
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Actually, he says he bought it like that from someone else. So don't send flame mails to the seller...  The guy who modded it even put a Strat-type PU switch next to the F-hole!  I wonder what the idea behind this mod (or should I say: murder?) was - want a Strat sound? Buy a Strat for goodness sake! Cause you're sure not getting it from a 1.) 62cm scale 2.) semi-accoustic 3.) with a G-type brige on it - no what wht pickups you put in there... |
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« Reply #142 on: July 21, 2008, 02:27:47 PM » |
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Not quite a Darwin, but I like the use of scotch tape! Ebay Item Number #260265352717 |
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Chuck E. ---------- Musician MC400NT; Solid Artists 2618AV & 2619AV; Semi-Hollow Artists 2629AV & 2630AV; Rocket Roll Sr. 2387CT; Dark Burst Professional 2671s; Strat 2375; Artcore Custom AS103NT; Jazz 2365B; Black Eagle 2609B; Greco EG-500 LP & SE-450 Strat; Gibson The Paul; Fernandes LE-1 Strat and TE-60 Tele; Kay Truetone; Takamine F-360; Marshall Valvestate VS102R; Epiphone Valve Special; Epiphone Valve Jr. See them all at http://www.chucke.com/guitars. |
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« Reply #143 on: July 21, 2008, 02:30:09 PM » |
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IBANEZ:
'74 2405 Custom Agent <(o)> '75 2387CT Rock-n-Roll Sr <(o)> '76 2375 Strato <(o)> '77 2451 L6-S <(o)> '78 2671 Scruggs <(o)> '78 MC500DS Musician <(o)> '79 2670 Artwood Twin <(o)> '79 2617 Artist <(o)> '81 Artwood AW-30 <(o)> '82 SB70 <(o)> '86 PL1770
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'75 3563 Renaissance <(o)> '75 3565 <(o)> '76 3560-12
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« Reply #144 on: July 21, 2008, 03:30:53 PM » |
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That's not Scotch tape. It's Dunlop Pickup mounting tape:) A lot easier then using those tiny little screws plus you can swap pickups on the fly.
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« Reply #145 on: July 21, 2008, 03:43:31 PM » |
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"It just looks good sitting with the rest of my guitars." the seller says. How do his/her other guitars look? Juha |
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« Reply #146 on: July 21, 2008, 03:55:24 PM » |
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All you need is: - a pair of Super88s - NOS bridge & tailpiece - 4 Sure Grip knobs - rubber ring for PU switch - white PU switch cap - possibly a new tuner for the G-string (maybe it's just missing the mounting screw) - fill 2 holes next to neck PU, and maybe 4 more next to bridge PU - pray that there's nothing hidden under that plastic round the bridge PU...  |
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« Reply #147 on: July 21, 2008, 03:59:42 PM » |
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All you need is: - a pair of Super88s $150- NOS bridge & tailpiece $150- 4 Sure Grip knobs $150- rubber ring for PU switch $25- white PU switch cap $1- possibly a new tuner for the G-string (maybe it's just missing the mounting screw) $15- fill 2 holes next to neck PU, and maybe 4 more next to bridge PU $150- pray that there's nothing hidden under that plastic round the bridge PU...  ? |
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Chuck E. ---------- Musician MC400NT; Solid Artists 2618AV & 2619AV; Semi-Hollow Artists 2629AV & 2630AV; Rocket Roll Sr. 2387CT; Dark Burst Professional 2671s; Strat 2375; Artcore Custom AS103NT; Jazz 2365B; Black Eagle 2609B; Greco EG-500 LP & SE-450 Strat; Gibson The Paul; Fernandes LE-1 Strat and TE-60 Tele; Kay Truetone; Takamine F-360; Marshall Valvestate VS102R; Epiphone Valve Special; Epiphone Valve Jr. See them all at http://www.chucke.com/guitars. |
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« Reply #148 on: July 24, 2008, 06:07:42 PM » |
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OMG! This one is too horrible to view. Look away! DO NOT SCROLL DOWN if you love Rocket Roll Sr.'sEbay Item Number #330256022693And now, the ugly truth:
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Chuck E. ---------- Musician MC400NT; Solid Artists 2618AV & 2619AV; Semi-Hollow Artists 2629AV & 2630AV; Rocket Roll Sr. 2387CT; Dark Burst Professional 2671s; Strat 2375; Artcore Custom AS103NT; Jazz 2365B; Black Eagle 2609B; Greco EG-500 LP & SE-450 Strat; Gibson The Paul; Fernandes LE-1 Strat and TE-60 Tele; Kay Truetone; Takamine F-360; Marshall Valvestate VS102R; Epiphone Valve Special; Epiphone Valve Jr. See them all at http://www.chucke.com/guitars. |
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BCy2k
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« Reply #149 on: July 24, 2008, 06:14:04 PM » |
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 You watch - someone WILL buy this. Looks like something was done to the inlay dots as well. At least it's playable - but I think I'd also wear one of those wrestler masks. Preferably in a matching leopard print.
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IBANEZ:
'74 2405 Custom Agent <(o)> '75 2387CT Rock-n-Roll Sr <(o)> '76 2375 Strato <(o)> '77 2451 L6-S <(o)> '78 2671 Scruggs <(o)> '78 MC500DS Musician <(o)> '79 2670 Artwood Twin <(o)> '79 2617 Artist <(o)> '81 Artwood AW-30 <(o)> '82 SB70 <(o)> '86 PL1770
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'75 3563 Renaissance <(o)> '75 3565 <(o)> '76 3560-12
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