|
|
Joined:
April 2003
Posts: 2503
Location: Fayetteville, NC | Some of you may remember that awhile back I hadto let my 1858 elite 12 string go due to family expenses. This left me guitarless..untill..
In steps Cliff and he offers me his Ultra 1515D 12 String. I have to say that this is absolutely one of the nicest things anyone has done for me.
Today at about 12:37pm. I unboxed and unwrapped this jewel. She sure sings! Cliff you did a great packing job.She arrived safely with no mishap. You were right..Wrapped up like a Mummy!! It took me about 25 minutes to get all the shrink wrap and tape off her! Once I did I tuned her up and Played her for about a half hour. Since I'm at work, I figured I'd better stop and get back to work.
Thanks Cliff. Your thoughtfulness and kindness is very much appreciated. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
February 2005
Posts: 11840
Location: closely held secret | I knew he'd come through for you, Steve. Eventually. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2004
Posts: 1180
Location: Vermont USA | Wow Cliff is very :cool: In honor of his coolness today Sept. 30, 2005 is national Cliff day, so there shall be no Cliff hangers on this day.
Pauly :D |
|
| |
|
Joined:
September 2003
Posts: 9301
Location: south east Michigan | Cliff is building up some pretty strong karma for a rainy day. Good for him. What goes around, comes around. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2003
Posts: 2503
Location: Fayetteville, NC | As I said, Without a doubt It's teh nicest thing anyone has done for me. I can remember before the crisis hit that there were many times i wanted an ovation 6 to go with my 12. Now i'm happy just to have this 12 string to play.This board is made up of some pretty amazing people. I'm glad to be a part of the oFC family. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2002
Posts: 14842
Location: NJ | Steve;
Just stumbled upon this thread today (was at the Factory the day you posted it, I guess). Glad it arrived okay. The people in my Graphics Department thought I was packaging something for the next Shuttle flight . . . .
Sorry that it took so damn long to get it out to you, but whenever I had the TIME to search for a suitable shipping box, most guitar shops "didn't have any" or wouldn't part with 'em. I was finally able to coerce a local GC to give me a Fender acoustic box . . .
Feel free to hang on to it for as long you may need it. I've got the s/b Legend-12 and the Pacemaker, so the Ultra was just kinda' gathering dust on the wall. Since the top finish was a bit "iffy", I had thoughts in the back of my mind of refinishing it in a "Pirate"-motif (for my 50th), but this came up and seemed like a more worthy and worthwhile "fate" for the guitar.
So, it's YOURS for as long as you need it . . .
I've had a few tough spells in my life as well.
I've had friends help me out, and I've had friends not, so I know how both sides of the coin feel. Since I've stumbled into THIS place, I've made some good Friends that've entrusted me with some pretty amazing instruments. For that I'm very Thankful. So, if the opportunity presents itself for me t'do the same (albeit to a QUITE "lesser" extent), why the fuck not??
Besides . . . as somebody alluded to earlier in this thread:
I could use all the GoodKarma I can GET!! ;)
Hope it suits your needs, Steve . . . |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2003
Posts: 2503
Location: Fayetteville, NC | Cliff,
I've been enjoying playing the ultra. It does play different from the 1858 i had to part with, but the change of strings made a tremendous difference. (I now remember why i started getting someone else to change the strings on the 12 string guitars i owned,whew.what a job). Funny story, I was playing last night and my wife asked me to please close the door. She said and i qoute "That guitar is so loud i can't hear the tv, could you please close your door.I swear, that guitars louder than the last one!"
I found the remark funny an ddid what she sked. Then i thought,..mmm mid depth cutaway,..versus deep bowl non-cutaway..guess it does make a difference.It reminds me of my Glen Campbell 12 Ionce owned although this ines not a slot head.
I seem to have misplaced my extra guitar strap and capo. Guess i'll throw that on my list to buy when i get a chance.
Cliff, Thanks again... My fingers are sore and my heart is happy.You certainly deserve the Good Karma that will come your way. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2002
Posts: 14842
Location: NJ | Good t'Hear, Steve.
FeelFree to f--k with the shims/truss rod to your liking . . . neither of which were ever done since I've owned it.
The electronics are a bit dodgy . . . they WORK (or did), but I wouldn't/didn't gig with it. If you try it, you'll see what I mean.
I'd recommend a Shubb TWELVE-STRING capo for it.
Works well on that neck.
ENJOY!!! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2003
Posts: 183
Location: Denver, PA USA | Cliff,
That was sure nice of you. It must be something abut the Ultras. I have a friend at work who wanted to learn to play. But could not afford one. So I loaned him my Ultra. That was 2 years ago and he stills has it. I do miss it but at least it is getting more play than if I had it here. But I do miss its action and thin neck. My 1777LX has higher action and a thick neck.
Bill |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2002
Posts: 14842
Location: NJ | The really COOL thing was that it cost me less than NINE dollars to ship it! . . . |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2003
Posts: 11039
Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | ....sent it two years ago on the back of a geographically dyslexic llama. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2003
Posts: 2503
Location: Fayetteville, NC | So that's why the box smelled funky!! :eek: |
|
| |
|
Joined:
March 2002
Posts: 14842
Location: NJ | Actually, UPS Ground . . . and it got there (surprisingly) the next day!! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
November 2003
Posts: 11039
Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | ...Geographically Dyslexic Llama...
I think there's an OFC Tour band name in there. |
|
| |
|
Joined:
January 2002
Posts: 14127
Location: 6 String Ranch | Only 25 minutes to unwrap it! You must have been in a hurry!!! |
|
| |
|
Joined:
April 2003
Posts: 2503
Location: Fayetteville, NC | I was!! If anyone needs any help preparing guitars for UPS ground shipment then Take lessons from Cliff.The guitar was shipped without a case and arrived intact within two days.I don't rememeber the last time I saw so much foam,and bubblewrap. all taped together around the guitar!!.And to my surprise there wasn't even a Dent in the box.
Good job Cliff. |
|
| |
Surprise!! Thanks for the Ultra 1515D Cliff!
