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Location: Corning, NY | I don't know this seller, and I'm not too familiar with the 1235 Eclipse, but I figured I'd throw the link up here since it's a fairly unusual O.
http://maine.craigslist.org/msg/936302748.html |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Looks like all the "under-rated" ones are coming out of the woodwork from all era's.
Basically a Thunderhead who's wood didn't pass muster for finishing (bodies were made in Germany, then shipped to Hartford for finish and assembly).
So slap on some bowl paint and some electronics that are actually quite nice, and you have a great guitar that sounds good, is well built, and with a finish that's reasonably indestructible and easy to maintain.
Can't ask for much more than that.. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
Can't ask for much more than that.. ... and I didn't! http://files.dogster.com/images/common/emoticons/snoopy.gif |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Johnny, did you buy this one?? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Messed that one up...
Jim,
I learned to 'play' on my Dad's '60 Gibby ES-330 TD SB single pup. I've always been a 335 fan. So yes, it's on the way! |
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Location: Corning, NY | You're quick. I'm visiting family up here in Maine and put the link up here partly as a way to keep from going to check it out. It worked! :D |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by afortune:
You're quick... It worked! Hey, you're the one who posted. The lady was amazed with the 'reaction time'!
So thanx to you, it did work.  |
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Location: Corning, NY | Happy to help. It always feels good helping other people spend their money. ;) |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Congrats Iffy
How much was it, as a matter of interest?
The listing has been removed.
There was one for sale on Fleabay here.
It ended today without a bid for the second time.
He wants about $650US but may take an offer.
I have his email if anyone is interested.
I have one so don't need another. :rolleyes:
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | AJ,
It cost me $580 shipped/insured. She was asking $550 and I wasn't about to argue. I'll be looking for another case in that the lady said the non-O case was not in the best condition.
I probably paid a premium price, but with it being an Ovation, plus a 335 style, my GAS overwhelmed me. 
Here's the ad pics:
  
Can we say electric 'stealth'? |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Johnny, way to go... 
GAS is gonna kill ya (I should know)...
Enjoy! |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Mike,
Whatcha doing up this late (early)? Trying to keep the 'down-unders' company? :D
Yepper, I gotta slow down! I'm starting to run on fumes (pun intended, sorry). But it's been a great run, in part thanx to you! |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Contact Alpep for a case. He had a line on some excellent cases that fit the Storms real well. I'm fairly confident he can still get them. They were a good price too. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
Contact Alpep Thanx Miles! Will do.
Ya got some insomnia too, eh? |
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Location: Brisbane Australia | Here's another one on Fleabay
Eclipse on Fleabay
AJ |
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Location: Vernon CT | Congrats Johnny!!!
I saw that one up hear in N.E.. I actually started to Post it here and got side tracked by a phone call. Forgot all about it as i don't allways check out Maine C.L.!!!! Great get!
I love the "Matte Black" look. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Nice, Iffy. I'm a 335 fan myself, but haven't found a Tornado or Thunderhead that I thought wanted to spend the money on. I probably wouldn't use it much. I've got a Hamer Echotone on the Christmas list instead. |
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Location: GA USA | You're bringing that to g8rbowl, right? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Captain_Lovehandles:
You're bringing that to g8rbowl, right? What?!?!?  The Academy is now the 'red-headed runaway step child'?!?!? :D
Jas, as long as you plug it in and wear it out... ya bet!
Now I gotta see if I can find an original pick guard...  |
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Location: GA USA | Is it either/or? That's a tough one, but since I've never seen an Eclipse in person, I'd say Eclipse... but both would be cool. |
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Location: Cincinnati | And another Eclipse |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Originally posted by kotadawg:
And another Eclipse |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | That's aftermarket stick on binding. |
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Location: Cincinnati | Originally posted by Gallerinski:
That's aftermarket stick on binding. That's why it's so expensive. |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Ah. I saw a Prius with a rear spoiler once. :rolleyes: |
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Yet another Eclipse on craigslist.. this time near Portland, Oregon |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Based on the serial, probably 1970 and it looks great. Oh to have $'s... :( |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | All of a sudden they're coming outta da woodwork! :eek: And to think I hadn't seen one up for adoption for at least a year. |
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1235-5 Eclipse on CL