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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | OK, everyone knows that I just got the 08-5 Collector guitar; what most here do not know is that after three months of patience and inquiry, I was able to get the 1948 Martin D-28 that Elliot (Paul) had uncovered in his Guitars for Grunts projct: It arrived Monday and immediatly took the trip with me to Wayne Hendersons guitar shop in Rugby, VA several miles away where it is getting expert restoration and care! It is truely a guitar of a lifetime...what a piece of guitar history (I'll provide update photo's of the process). These two guitars are definatly the main part of my Christmas (for that matter the next several). So I was wondering: Who is getting a guitar for the holidays and what did you get? |
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Location: SoCal | How can you afford all these guitars? Obviously, there's a pastor version of the cop "pad". I knew I shoulda gone into that work. There's more money. P.I.'s are limited to $200 a day plus expenses (at least until they stop showing The Rockford Files in reruns).... |
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Location: Central Florida | Well, I'm sorta getting a guitar for Christmas. It's an '82 1619-5 Custom Legend. It's sort of a Christmas present in the sense that I got my wife's blessing to buy it. I sold my Tak 12 string to fund most of it, but she kicked in the difference... Merry Christmas! :D
The actually guitar arrived yesterday, but unfortunately, it arrived damaged. About a 10" section of the top had come loose from the binding at the lower bout. My luthier is fixing it as we speak, and the good news is because it was a clean break w/ no splitting or splintering of the wood, I shouldn't even be able to tell it was ever damaged. I'll be picking up from him tomorrow. Here's the Ebay link if you want to see it:
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Location: Parrish, FL | Let's see, $200/day rolled up to account for inflation since 1978, plus milage and fuel adjustment....
Hmmm Paul, I'd think you could do better than that! ;) :D
(Think I just figured out I'd better keep track of my a$$ and never have to find anyone 'cause I won't be able to afford help finding either one!)
Merry Christmas.
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Location: SoCal | It's those damend reruns on tv.
Jeff, that's great news that the guitar will be fine. Is he going to convert it to lefty or you? You'll have to change the nut, move the bridge pieces around a bit, and what else? How long will it take? |
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Location: CT | I wish. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Well Paul, it has nothing to do with my pay as a Pastor which is quite modest. It has everything to do with selling guitars that I have been collecting for years and putting it back into the collection for hopefully better instruments. The Martin was offered to many: most thought it was junk or not worth much...I knew better: I've been doing this since 1976...a little at a time for most of those years: then in 2001, I sold most of my guitar collection to bring SWMBO here from Russia...I'd do that again in a minute: but I have been very fortunate in using the means I have to put back together a small number (15) of fine guitars. The dig about the "pastor version of a "Cop Pad" is unfair and not true. Merry Christmas! |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Guitars seem to come my way around the calendar, so I don't consider those arriving during the Christmas holidays to be any more special than, say, those arriving in May, or July, or August. On the other hand, those custom tuner buttons from Great Britain are a wonderful surprise. That's my present. And my health, and my family. And the friends I've made on this Board. Not the plum pudding, though. Somebody handed me a plate of it yesterday. One wiff and into the garbage bag it went. |
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Location: SoCal | Relax Mike. I was trying to be humorous. Have you ever known me to make accusations like that seriously? I don't see how there could be a "pastor's pad", but if there were one, I would have gone into that line of work years ago.
You're doing what another member of the board is doing, who accumulated guitars for years and now buys and sells out of a single fund. I wish I could do that buy my family hates it when I sell a guitar so I have a growing collection, but it grows slowly as I can afford it.... |
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Location: Central Florida | Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
Jeff, that's great news that the guitar will be fine. Is he going to convert it to lefty or you? You'll have to change the nut, move the bridge pieces around a bit, and what else? How long will it take? Paul, I'm doing the lefty conversion myself. Really, all I'm gonna do is change out the nut. Don't ask me why this is, but when it comes to Ovation's piezo saddles, I've never experienced a loss of intonation when flipping the string configuration over on a rght handed guitar for LH play. Now, on an acoustic only O, it's an entirely different story. On those, the result is just what you'd expect: the higher strings go flat the higher up on the fingerboard you go. The majority of Ovations I've owned have been converted right handed guitars, and the intonation has been consistant every time. So basically, I'll change the nut, adjust the saddle hieght to where I want it, maybe tweak the trus rod if necessary and I should be good to go. If all goes well, I'll be gigging with it tomorrow night! |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Thanks Paul, I was hoping you were...no harm no foul! I'm coming off off pain meds for the past 3 months...my feelings are on my sleeve, I guess...sorry! Its just the same thing that most expect of Pastors: have nothing and expect little...thats fine for me but not for my kids! And the guitars are their inheritance! |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | BTW. Paul your OFC is off the charts! (as are they all...) |
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Location: SoCal | Jeez, Mike, I'm usually more clear the more meds I'm on. Better living thru chemistry..... |
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Location: NJ | Personally, I think the guitar should've just gone to Iraq . . . but, . . . what do I know?? . . . |
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Location: 6 String Ranch | Mine's a Collings SJmaple wide neck that I didn't need until Tuppy pointed out the trail that led to it. Should get it today. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | My guitar purchases tend to be impulsive, sporadic, and often difficult to justify/defend. We went through a few years of "buy yourself a guitar and put it under the tree" but that's really kind of lame. Especially now the kids are grown we really don't do much at xmas. No sense just buying "stuff" and thanks to god/allah/satan/budda/cwk2/whoever we are fortunate to not be in "need" of anything at this time. So we've really toned it down (unlike my neighbor acorss the street who has a freaking 12 foot diameter santa workshop ferris-wheel running in his front yeard). We ARE going to make one significant investment after the holidays. My wife's engagement ring was stolen about 20 years ago. It wasn't expensive and she wasn't really into jewelrey so we never replaced it. But now we want to do it. We're going to take my mothers diamond, her mothers diamond and embed them on either side of a nice new one. Personally, I'd get more enjoyment out of an HD TV. But I'm not in any position to say "no".
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Right Cliff...with a broken hedstock...that'd be a great gift! Instead, part of the money I paid bought playable guitars that did go! Along with 8 Dozen sets of strings in addition! |
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Location: SoCal | Dave, what's Julie's email address? She needs to see that last comment. On second thought, you've already probably said that to her altho' I'm not 100% certain that any sane man is that brave in front of his wife.....
We're still in the midst of raising kids, so bucks are reasonably tight for guitars, but I've got a wife who knows the enjoyment it brings me, knows that it's cheaper than drugs, golf, and hookers (when used on a regular basis), and has no problem with my indulging every once in a while. I am blessed...... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Congrats guys. I'll just have to get along with what I have. I suspect that since SWMBO got new bedroom furniture for Christmas, my present will be half of the bed. Could be lots worse.
I've been watching that 83 Collector's on ebay that Paul Blanchard has been bidding on. I may have to buy that for my daughter and keep the 1537 I was going to give her.
She got her new ring for our 30th last year and I got the OFC. We also did the HDTV thing, but she made me wait until after the Superbowl. Wish I could have seen the Fiesta Bowl on it though. Merry Christmas. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | We're still in the midst of raising kids, so bucks are reasonably tight for guitars, but I've got a wife who knows the enjoyment it brings me, knows that it's cheaper than drugs, golf, and hookers (when used on a regular basis), and has no problem with my indulging every once in a while. I am blessed......
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Location: Vermont USA | moody p.i. posted "Obviously, there's a pastor version of the cop "pad"."
Paul clergy do receive a stipend for funerals so if you whack anybody I'll cut ya in for 20%
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Location: SoCal | Pauly, I knew you'd have an answer. Stay tuned, I'll keep you posted.... |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Can you imagine somebody getting a new Ovation for Christmas, googling about it and pulling up this thread? If so, please understand that we're just kidding most of the time. |
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Location: indianapolis | I'm really not a collector, though I have a few. All the money I make playing gets tossed in the safe for "whatever/whenever". This year I faced facts that since my fifteen year old Takamine was getting ready for it's third re-fret, and has a very "Trigger-like" hole in the top, it was time for a new guitar.
Have had the 1778 t elite for about a month and love it. Since we released cash from the "plush fund" we called it a christmas present. |
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Location: Upper Left USA | I'm not a guitar Player, but I play one on the Internet!
This Christmas is about giving to others and not getting.
That said I just picked up a 42" LCd with mount, sound Kit and cables last night for under $1300.
Gotta love a motivated seller. |
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Location: Phoenix AZ | Mike, Xmas IS about giving and you give just like I do. Give a little to Best Buy, a little to Target, some for Al, a little over at Victoria's Secret, Macy's, etc. Keep the GIVING spirit going ... |
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Location: closely held secret | Oh, I\'m gettin\' nuttin\' for Christmas
Mommy and Daddy are mad
I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas
'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad.
I broke my bat on Johnny's head, somebody snitched on me.
I hid a frog in sister's bed, somebody snitched on me
I spilled some ink on Mommy's rug,
I made Tommy eat a bug,
Bought some gum with a penny slug,
Somebody snitched on me. . . .
Oh, I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas
Mommy and Daddy are mad
I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas
'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad.
I put a tack on teacher's chair, somebody snitched on me.
I tied a knot in Susie's hair, somebody snitched on me
I did a dance on Mommy's plants
climbed a tree and tore my pants
filled the sugar bowl with ants
somebody snitched on me.
Oh, I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas
Mommy and Daddy are mad
I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas
'Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad.
So you better be good whatever you do
'Cause if you're bad, I'm warning you,
You'll get nuttin' for Christmas. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Originally posted by MWoody:
I'm not a guitar Player, but I play one on the Internet!
This Christmas is about giving to others and not getting.
That said I just picked up a 42" LCd with mount, sound Kit and cables last night for under $1300.
Gotta love a motivated seller. Yeah, you keep loving that - it won't last. I just found out that my 32" HD LCD I bought a year and a half ago for $900 is now on special for $599. It never ends. I'm just going to wait until the next big thing in TV's comes out, then I'm buying the biggest freakin' flat screen out there at a fraction of the price, and be happy for 15 years...or so. |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Mike, to answer your question, I just picked up a Composite Acoustics COT model that was supposedly on tour with Jars of Clay and Delirious...UPS shows delivery on the 27th. Not exactly a Christmas present, as I have a couple I"m selling too, but good enough to keep the GAS under control. |
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Location: Stow, Ohio | Mike,
I wondered how long it was going to take for you to let the cat out of the bag LOL
Seriously folks, I spent many hours and many emails working with this guitar. talking to several people concerning this and that. And after speaking with the lady about her brother's guitar. I told her I could not think of any better place for this guitar than with Mike. The lady is a very spiritual person, and the thought of her brother's guitar spending many years to come being used in that respect gave her comfort.
The lady donated a portion of the guitar sale to "Guitars for Grunts" and Mike also helped out in a big way.
I know it seems funny I am not giving out details, but these are not details for me to give out.
It was not about getting her the most amount for the guitar, but finding it the best home I could.
Hopefully in 30 or 40 years one of Mike's grandkids will be strumming away on a 1947 Martin D-28 and the legacy will live on.
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Location: Alberta, Canada | Congrats Mike and Elliot. Good deal. I'm betting there is some good mojo in that guitar. Enjoy! |
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Location: Huntington Beach, California | This Christmas I got the 1619 I have been coveting. I am in the middle of a 3 month remodel on a new home, and shouldn't have done bought it. On the other hand, the search and final acquisition gave me something to look forward to in the midst of dealing with subcontractors and holes in the wall. Now if I can only finish the studio, move in, and hang up all my guitars. |
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Location: France | For christmas, a "superbe" adamas 1687-5 !!!!!!!!!!
And for you, a photo of this guitar with their sisters.....
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Location: France | Just a little problem...here it is !!!
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Location: big island | show-off! :D |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Hmmmm... I don't see any light blue ones. You need a light blue one.
Nice collection! |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Nice pic Guiguite. What is that exotic 17-string thing over on the right in the fold-out holder against the wall? Have you checked with Temp to see if he can set you up with some custom buttons for it? |
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Location: SoCal | It's not a BAD collection of guitars, I guess. I mean, somebody's gotta be into outstanding instruments. But not for me. For me, oh wait, I like outstanding instruments too!
Great guitars! |
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Location: SoCal | No Christmas guitars this year. 2 years ago, between September and the end of the year, I came into the 87 Collectors, Custom 1773LX, and FD14. That was a big year. And this year, I got the rebuilt GC 12 string and OFC guitar.
Next year, I'm not looking at anything big, but I've got my eye on 2 projects that should be interesting. I'll keep you posted..... |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | No Xmas guitar here either..after the OFC, I haven't really had a hankering for anything besides Collin's slothead and I can't afford that.
That '08 Collector just doesn't do it for me and I'm not a Koa fan.
Maybe it's time to start looking at Les Paul's again :D
Happy Holidays all!!!
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Location: France | Dear professor BB, it's an african instrument, named "Kora", but I don't know how to play it.....It's only beautiful instrument !!!!
And for me, Xmas dream guitar would be collin's slothead too, but no money for this dream.... |
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Location: Utah | It wasn't a surprise, but I got a used 6778LX in Vintage Natural finish. It's a real beauty that plays and sounds great. Maybe its the last guitar I buy. Well, maybe the last one for me until the kids get out of college.
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Sounds like a bunch of us wanted Santa to bring us Collin's slothead for Christmas and Santa didn't come through. The OFC was close enough for me. I don't know what I would have done if I had a choice between it and Collin's last Spring. I probably would have procrastinated that decision so long that I wouldn't get either.
FlySig, don't ever say it's your last guitar, at least within your wife's hearing. They have an excellent memory for that sort of thing. There are plenty of good inexpensive colleges in your area. Just tell your kids they have to do it on their own so you can enjoy your guitars. |
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Location: closely held secret | I didn't get a guitar (this year) but I did get the "Complete Calvin & Hobbs" and the "Complete Far Side", so I'm happy.
They're excellent, but they are heavy. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | You have excellent taste, Waskel. Two of my favorites. The only current one that I think comes close is Pickles. |
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Location: Utah | Originally posted by Mark in Boise:
FlySig, don't ever say it's your last guitar, at least within your wife's hearing. They have an excellent memory for that sort of thing. There are plenty of good inexpensive colleges in your area. Just tell your kids they have to do it on their own so you can enjoy your guitars. The wife's off at work today, so there's no jeopardy!
The college thing is a bit of a story, but the bottom line is our eldest will be coming back to the U of U next year rather than going to her very expensive small private east coast college. She went from "I'd rather be homeless than go to the U" a year ago, to "This education just isn't worth the money compared to the U". Funny how they eventually realize that parents aren't as stupid as they think we are! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Our oldest suddenly went from wanting to go to an expensive college to deciding to go to Idaho, where she got a full scholarship. I suspected it was her boyfriend's influence. He saved me a ton of money and then she broke up with him.
Second daughter decided on U of Portland, which is a bit expensive, but they gave her a good scholarship. The oldest graduated in the Spring of 05 and got a job and Harvard turned down the youngest but she got the scholarship to UP and I found this site and the rest is history.
I was very close to going to U of U law school. That's a very good university in a beautiful city. |
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Location: closely held secret | Originally posted by FlySig:
Funny how they eventually realize that parents aren't as stupid as they think we are! I tell my kids they should follow one rule:
Always assume I know more than they think I do. |
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