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CrimsonLake |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145 Location: Marlton, NJ | Or so says SWMBF. At least she's allowing me the one out/one in option. She was a bit angry when the box showed up. Anyway... I found this Tornado on the Milwaukee Craigslist a couple of months ago listed for $400. The guy was very hard to get in touch with - he owns a Tattoo shop and works alot. I thought we had a deal - ended up being more of a misunderstanding. I found this out when I saw it on Ebay for $500. I reached him on the phone and we settled for the $400. Appearance wise, I would give it a 9/10. A few minor dings but that's about it. The neck is straight and virtually in perfect condition. I love the burst on this one. That's what attracted me in the first place. The tailpiece and knobs were replaced, but the originals were included. I put the original knobs back on but left the Bigsby. Functionally, when I plugged it in, one of the PUPS wasn't working. I took the whole thing apart - not so bad - checked all of the wiring, condition of components, etc. and everythink looked good. I put it back together - what a PAIN in the ass! I plugged it back in and everything worked. The tuners all work but a couple of them are a little loose and one is bent. I would give it an 8/10 for functionality. It is serial number B046. | ||
BT717 |
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Joined: October 2007 Posts: 2711 Location: Vernon CT | Thats is gorgeous!! Enjoy | ||
Trader Jim |
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Joined: June 2006 Posts: 7307 Location: South of most, North of few | You guys finding all these hollow bodies are makin' me jealous. Thats a nice fiddle! | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12750 Location: Boise, Idaho | Here's a free legal opinion. Since I'm sure you found it last year, it is the last guitar you buy for 2007. 2008 is a clean slate. I'm still trying to figure out how to use that interpretion on my 2 year moratorium. | ||
CrimsonLake |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145 Location: Marlton, NJ | You're assuming that I'm dealing with a reasonable person. It arrived this year so it's from this year. I fully intended to quietly meld this one into the collection without her noticing. Unfortunately, my son stayed home sick from school and I was travelling, so she had to take the day off. Talk about rotten luck! Then I take the little booger to the doctor the next day and he's fine.. I owe him one! | ||
Jérôme |
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Joined: March 2004 Posts: 1388 Location: Paris/France | Very nice, congrats!!! ;) J :) | ||
an4340 |
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Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4389 Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Looks like maple neck, rosewood fretboard? Or is it older ebony? Top looks like spruce, what's the body look like? If you ask me it's a beaut! | ||
Beggin |
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Joined: November 2006 Posts: 2241 Location: Simpsonville, SC | Sweet! | ||
CrimsonLake |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145 Location: Marlton, NJ | |||
Slipkid |
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Joined: September 2003 Posts: 9301 Location: south east Michigan | Ooooo... You're in trouble Mr. Lake. What's gonna happen when you go to Amelia Island and get to test drive alllll dem dare high end models. Ooooo... You're in trouble. | ||
CrimsonLake |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145 Location: Marlton, NJ | Rick - the top is laminated spruce. The neck is maple w/rosewood fretboard. The specs say the body is maple. Brad - since we're sharing a room - I expect you to keep me on the straight and narrow! I was able to walk away from the factory tour unharmed, I'm sure I can survive this. | ||
Slipkid |
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Joined: September 2003 Posts: 9301 Location: south east Michigan | You're expecting me to keep you on the straight & narrow? ME??? Good luck with that. I just love spending other peoples' money. And turns out I'm pretty good at it. | ||
Mark in Boise |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 12750 Location: Boise, Idaho | No, CL, I was not assuming your wife was reasonable. Mine's not. I can make the most logical arguments and I never prevail. It's tough when the judge and the opposing party are the same person. I live under the first rule of marriage: The guy always loses. The second rule is: There is "our" money and there is "her" money, but there is never "his" money. A corollary of the second rule is that she "saves" money by buying something on sale, but he "spends" money when he finds a good deal. For all other arguments, see the first rule. It's quite simple really. | ||
CrimsonLake |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145 Location: Marlton, NJ | Well it was worth a shot anyway. | ||
CrimsonLake |
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Joined: August 2006 Posts: 3145 Location: Marlton, NJ | At least she thought the Mandolin was cute. That saved me some aggravation. | ||
Captain Lovehandles |
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Joined: July 2005 Posts: 3408 Location: GA USA | Man, congrats on the guitar. It really is a pretty burst. | ||
Northcountry |
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Joined: February 2004 Posts: 2487 | Always wanted to play one of these. Used to have a Gretch like this back in the day for a short time. They were going out of favor and I went for a solid body shorty after but I have so many applications now one of these would be very welcome. Very interesting semi. ! Enjoy. | ||
Damon67 |
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Joined: December 2006 Posts: 6992 Location: Jet City | That thing looks to be in better shape than what I just got. Congrats! BTW, mine doesn't say anything on the pickguard. I wonder why? | ||
Tim in Tidewater |
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Joined: December 2005 Posts: 1234 Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Is it just me or do the Bigsby tremolo's just look right on these Storm bodies :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: | ||
dvd |
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Joined: December 2003 Posts: 1889 Location: Central Massachusetts | I agree! ;) | ||
an4340 |
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Joined: May 2003 Posts: 4389 Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Sweet Guitar! It's giving me G.A.S. | ||
fillhixx |
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Joined: November 2005 Posts: 4818 Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Oooooo! I gotta get me one of those Eclipses one day. Dark and mysterious is SO me. (I gave up on the tall and handsome part after I fell off my platform boots in '74) | ||
G8r |
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Joined: November 2006 Posts: 3969 | Nice get, CL. The peghead face almost looks like burl. Very pretty. | ||
MusicMishka |
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Joined: March 2005 Posts: 5563 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Mike, very nice! Great addition! Congrats! | ||
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