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| Hi folks
I have a VIPER III (ash) , a very rare guitar. My VIPER is in absolutely perfect condition, a purely 10 with no doubt. It looks like new! Frets, pickguard, writing (VIPER III) and electronics are in wonderful shape.
I would prefer to have a VIPER in Mahogany, that fits better in my collection! But it has to be also a 10! So who wants to take te opportunity to get a VIPER III instead of his VIPER II?
Greetings from Switzerland,
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Not interest in trading but I do have a pair of beautiful Vipers in mahogany(Viper & Viper 3) that I would consider parting with. Check out my gallery if you are interested and email me. |
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| Hi Stephen
Is it the "thank you ebay" Viper? It looks great to me. To tell you the truth, my main reason to part from my VIPER III is the weight. I had a VIPER II sunburst before and it was much less weight. I am very happy with the technique of the III, so if your mahogany-version III is the same weight as the II, I am interested in the III. Otherwise in the II, because my back is very thankful for the lighter guitar. Did I express myself as unclear as possible? Please excuse a swiss guy, hihi. So if we could get the deal, I could sell my VIPER afterwards, that is no problem. What would be your price? III, resp. II?
I am not afraid of banjos....spiders! but not banjos....
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hmmmm...."thank you ebay" Viper? Not sure what you mean....maybe you looked at the wrong gallery. Here are pics of mine that are for sale.
First two are pristine (near mint) and the sunburst has a few dings and a modified headstock.
Email me to let me know which one you are interested in. You know the first two would make an awesome pair (and I discount multiple purchases!).
My Gallery is Stephent28. |
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Location: Nova Scotia, Canada | Hi Stephen;
I don't think those first two Vipers are mahogany...the first one looks like ash and the second, maple. Great looking axes, though.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | You could be right. I was told they were mahogany but I am not an expert on woods.
SO, IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED, THEY MIGHT REALLY BE MAPLE AND ASH.
I can also weigh them if anyone needs to know that information (hosebei maybe??) |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Oh yeah....all original except I put strap-loks on them. I could probably did up the original strap pins if it was really important. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | Ash, Figured Maple and Ash in that order based on grain.
I'll take a shot at any of the 1's - 5's or parts there of out there! |
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| Oyeah, Stephen, please give me the weight!! My poor back is always greatful when I play a guitar not so heavy! Like my PREACHER, for example! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hosebei,
Haven't forgotten you. Just need to get to an accurate scale so I can weigh them for you. |
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Location: Virginia | I Have A Beautiful Viper that's a natural finish. If you're Interested in trading I would Be too. Email me at chefboyardeane@hotmail.com
I have pics of It in the photo gallery in member access. just look under "thewhosbestfan"
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Location: Virginia | 
there's my viper |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Very nice looking viper but I think he was looking for a lighter one than the ash that he has.
Weigh it out for him and maybe it might work! |
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Location: Virginia | It's actually a lot lighter. I took the pic in a dark room with no flash.
we'll see...
thanks on the pic comments |
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| Of course i am talking about the WEIGHT if I say lighter...not the colour. Sorry, I am a Swiss guy and my english...hihi. Natural is not what I am looking for, thanks. Mahogany would fit perfectly, because my preacher, my breadwinner ltd. and my two basses are mahogany and very handsome. But the VIPERs of Stephen look very good! Waiting for your infos! |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hosebei,
Should have the info posted for you by this afternoon. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hosebei,
I had forgotten how hefty these puppies are. No wonder they sound so big and beefy!
Viper = 8 pounds even
Viper 3 = 9 pounds even
Weighed on a digital scale so these should be pretty accurate. |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hosebei, weighed the burst viper 3 today and it comes in right in the middle of the pack.
Burst Viper 3 = 8.5 pounds |
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| Stephen, I will weight now my ash Viper to compare....8 pounds are quiet a lot....I am afraid my Viper is in that area....I let you know asap....tomorrow I will not be at home in the evening...I will see Peter Frampton!!! Not bad, isnt'it? |
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| Here I am again, Stephen! I weighted all my guitars, interesting thing....4 kilograms is exactly the weight of my PREACHER and that is OK. So I am interested in your 8 pounds/4kilograms VIPER, which is probably maple. Please make me an offer!!! US parcel is very good in shipping to switzerland, I used them many times. US$ 73.-- is the normal cost for economy.
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hosebei, what was the weight of your Viper?
I will send you a pm on my Viper later today. |
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| Stephen, my digital weighter was kidding me.....my VIPER is 9 pounds, like yours, hihi......just for info! My VIPER is NOT from another planet! |
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Location: Maryland, USA | Here's a mahogony Viper (this one's mine).
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Stephen P,
What is the weight? |
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| if it's anything like my preacher deluxe w/mahogany neck and body plus all the schaller hardware it's a brick... but it sure does sound nice.. gonna sound better in a week or 2 if chatman can get the elx fixed.
nice looking mahogany viper.
God Bless,
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Location: Maryland, USA | I don't know the weight (I'll check it out and give it to you tomrrow), but Glenn got it right on the money: That thing is HEAVY! |
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Location: Tennessee | Here's a pic of my all mahogany Viper ... but it's definitely not for sale or trade. Sorry about that. It has a one pice mahogany body, mahogany neck and ebony fretboard. I bought it about 10 years ago and I had it refinished by the factory a year or so ago ... so lots of reflections off the glassy finish. I have no scale so I have no idea what it weighs ... but it's heavier than my Strat but not quite as heavy as my Hamer.
I have only seen two other like this so I don't think there are too many of these out there, but it would worth the wait to find one. |
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| Oh Stonebobbo!
THAT is, what I am looking for!
I can understand, why you do not sell!!!
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Location: Maryland, USA | I know mine's made of mahogony, it just has the finish. However, the neck of mine is NOT made of mahogony. I know that for sure ^_^.
Still haven't weighed it yet, I'll try to do that when I have some time. |
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| ........so I bought a VIPER in Sunburst instead of Mahogany! Couldn't find.......But this Sunburst is a very nice one, I think! And the price was more than OK....now It's on its way to switzerland..........
Thank you all for NOT offering me a Mahogany VIPER, hihi
Who wants a very expensive VIPER III in swamp ash? |
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Location: Avondale AZ | I saw that you had a bid of $300. Was that the final price? I was a little leary of bidding. The guy had no previous feedback |
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| Yes, that was the final price. The seller was very friendly and we hat a good contact before bidding. I trusted him so I bought the guitar, which seems to look like new. He is the first owner......
I have a good feeling, that the guitar will be at my place when I am back from vacation! I'm glad that you were leary (whatever that means, hihi) |
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Location: Avondale AZ | I am sorry. The word is 'leery' it means wary or suspicious. |
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| Thanks for the english lesson! NOW I have found a translation! In german it means "misstrauisch"......just to let you know, hihi..
switzerland is so far away...Last year I spent 5 weeks in the states with my family. Your country is so fantastic. All these parcs (Yosemity, Arches, Grand Canion etc.), San Diego, LA....and the worst of all....Las Vegas....heh heh |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by hosebei:
All these parcs (Yosemity, Arches, Grand Canion etc.), San Diego, LA....and the worst of all....Las Vegas....heh heh Yeah, LV is where we keep some of the nastier animals. Wayne Newton, Michael Jackson, Barry Manilow... |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Hosebei, glad you found one that was in the price range you were looking for. I am sure it will be a nice addition and hopefully be easier on the back! |
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| Thanks Stephen, I am shure it will! |
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| .........and don't forget, dear Waskel.......Andre Agassi!! But he is a nice guy...... |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by hosebei:
.........and don't forget, dear Waskel.......Andre Agassi!! But he is a nice guy...... I didn't know he was playing Vegas now... maybe he'll have better luck there than he has had on the court lately. |
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| He IS from Vegas.....and Steffi Graf is all the luck that is left for him because of Roger Federer.....a swiss guy....hihi |
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Exchange my VIPER III against VIPER II Mahogany