Balladeer Deluxe "Shiny Bowl" on ebay
jyam4
Posted 2005-07-18 10:28 PM (#143662)
Subject: Balladeer Deluxe "Shiny Bowl" on ebay


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This one looks real nice...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7337809614&categ...

Low shipping (to NYC, at least) as well.
Joe
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stonebobbo
Posted 2005-07-18 11:04 PM (#143663 - in reply to #143662)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Deluxe "Shiny Bowl" on ebay



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Looks like it has a replaced bridge and some funky stripe probably covering a crack.
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fugot
Posted 2005-07-18 11:56 PM (#143664 - in reply to #143662)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Deluxe "Shiny Bowl" on ebay


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I just emailed seller some questions. I think the stripe is a repair of split seam, but we will see what seller says.
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fugot
Posted 2005-07-19 9:22 AM (#143665 - in reply to #143662)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Deluxe "Shiny Bowl" on ebay


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Hi,
just a follow up. seller emailed back as well as posting question on listing. in short says wood strip is inlaid as well. me thinks maybe when bridge was replaced, extra wood strip was added over seam. but, you know, i haven't really a clue :rolleyes:
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jyam4
Posted 2005-07-19 11:06 AM (#143666 - in reply to #143662)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Deluxe "Shiny Bowl" on ebay


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fugot:
You're probably right about the repairs, but it still looks nice. I really like the wood grain on the neck. Also, the case needs replacing.
Joe
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Tony Calman
Posted 2005-07-19 2:35 PM (#143667 - in reply to #143662)
Subject: Re: Balladeer Deluxe "Shiny Bowl" on ebay



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the Balladeer Deluxe that I just got in (?1969, shiny bowl) has a couple of finish cracks and cleanup to work on but the voice is gorgeous even with the old strings. and, the shiny bowl is special, unique.

depending on the condition, definitely a model worth acquiring.
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