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Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 28 – Daion Guitars by Barbara

Barbara — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:18:39 +0000

I have a L999, just learned a little about it this morning. I get it out every now and then. I do like it a lot.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 28 – Daion Guitars by Bobby Stahr

Bobby Stahr — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:32:40 +0000

@ Steve…you r wifes guitar bears a striking resemblance to my 1959 Supro 3/4 size guitar…you might check around the National/Supro boards.. …

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 39 â€“ Fender Lead 1, 2 and 3 Models by Robin macdonald

Robin macdonald — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 14:33:43 +0000

I have a Fender LeadTwo in perfect condition,still in original case with original handbooklet about how to care for your fender! Due to arm amputation I am unable to play anymore but would like to sell to someone. anyone interested in buying should contact myself.

Robin
E-mail. macatmoc@yahoo.co.uk

Comment on Alan Rogan Interview by Jol

Jol — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 18:13:35 +0000

Just got a chance to talk to Alan at the Who Quadrophenia show. Still as testy and funny as ever. The whole crew is top notch and he’s in good company as always.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 4 – The Dean Lost 100 by Tina Finafrock

Tina Finafrock — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 13:21:38 +0000

I have one that I am interested and selling. Z body Brazilian finish #12/50 04 00141. I would entertain any reaonable offer.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 32 – Washburn A-20V Stage Series by terry

terry — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 10:48:07 +0000

i have a red with black trim A-15V guitar fantastic to play low action, made in japan about 1981-83, got it from secondhand shop in east london for about £120 15 years ago, has origional sticker freedmans music shop in high rd leytonstone east london on back of the head, now with a few war wounds, but still sounds great, anyone know how much it’s worth now, thanks.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 32 – Washburn A-20V Stage Series by kelly drayer

kelly drayer — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 20:03:24 +0000

I love my A20v, I bought it back in the eighties brand new and have kept it in near show room condition with its original case all these years. The guitar has such a great sound and the machine heads are the best I have ever used. No doubt the best Ibanez produced. I use this guitar mainly for studio work and use my USA Guild electric (another great guitar) for the road.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 33 â€“ Ibanez Musician by Susan

Susan — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:44:07 +0000

Ibanez Musician – MC300DS – for sale. If interested please email – susanelizabethevans@gmail.com

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 32 – Washburn A-20V Stage Series by Ted Dascoli

Ted Dascoli — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 19:14:17 +0000

Todd you are really lucky! I wish I could find my 1982 A 10 I sold in the mid 80′s. And kicking myself ever since.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 32 – Washburn A-20V Stage Series by flyssy

flyssy — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 20:44:32 +0000

That’s great Cas, sounds like a good deal!

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 8 – Bond Electraglide by Jason Kuhnly

Jason Kuhnly — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 18:39:23 +0000

Need wiring diagram or specs to build a power supply. Just picked up 2 bonds and neither had a power supply in the cases. They look great but need power supplies. Help please.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 8 – Bond Electraglide by pinkjimiphoton

pinkjimiphoton — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 00:12:00 +0000

hello,
i just inherited one of these, interesting axe. real good for rhythm play and lead unless you bend strings, in which case it is useless.
turns out a friend is an authorized repairman…err…was.. i guess.. so if people need work or psu’s, i may be able to hook you up.
the guitar is designed to run at 24 volts dc according to him. the cord is just a standard tip/ring/sleeve at each end.
here’s a couple pics:

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt137/pinkjimiphoton/425789_4273978820605_1088449170_n.jpg

http://i605.photobucket.com/albums/tt137/pinkjimiphoton/539531_4273968380344_21369172_n.jpg

hey @Anthony Lancett, any chance of a scan of the manual? would really like to see one of those…if anyone has any other info, i’d love to see it..thanks

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 32 – Washburn A-20V Stage Series by Todd

Todd — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 05:04:18 +0000

I just re-bought a A10 I had owned in 1980 and the knobs have been changed..does anyone know where to find a gold set of speed knobs with the groves around the top of the knobs…they look like little 4 wheel drive knobby tires..?? I can’t find them for sale anywhere. Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks,
Todd

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 8 – Bond Electraglide by Jason Kuhnly

Jason Kuhnly — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:28:15 +0000

Hey I just picked up two complete electroglides. Need power supplies or someone with the specs to make one. Thanks and cheers

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 32 – Washburn A-20V Stage Series by Cas E

Cas E — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 22:20:07 +0000

I found a A20 for Â£150 pounds in auction I was bidding against someone but I got it! It had a reserve of Â£100! The neck on mine is joined to the neck (continually don’t know what that’s called!) and I love it! It is the orginal 1980 one! I am only 14 and the only guitars I have used are lones from my teacher and a acoustic from my sister, this one is my first guitar that I actually own! I have been playing for under a year and i am very proud to own this!

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 28 – Daion Guitars by Karen

Karen — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 13:43:34 +0000

Hi, I have a Daion SG copy. The colour has a remarkable resemblance to Angus Youngs” Gibson. I paid $200.00 for it from Ebay Aust. It has no visible serial number. Does anyone have any ideas? I would like to know more about it, cheers KG

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 8 – Bond Electraglide by Anthony Lancett

Anthony Lancett — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 17:37:07 +0000

2 beautiful Bond guitars for Sale (sadly due to unemployment) perfect setup done by 12thFret Toronto, currently strung with 11-52, hard shell cases power supplies cables and a colour manual in great condition

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 28 – Daion Guitars by Andrew

Andrew — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 22:09:59 +0000

Hi Ian,

I might be interested – could you send me some pics & details?

Cheers,

Andrew
(I’m in the UK too)

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 25 – Charvel Spectrum by Jason Egan

Jason Egan — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 00:37:46 +0000

I have a desert crackle in mint condition, never play it, jus collecting. looking for an origional Kramer Beretta 85 or 86 all matching parts and numbers, and in perfect shape. May consider trade. Real Beretta! no reissues by musicyo or knockoffs please.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 24 – Yamaha SG2000 by Haroon Patel

Haroon Patel — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 14:33:24 +0000

Hi i am looking for a good condition Yamaha SG2OOO guitar from the 80′s to buy,thanks

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 8 – Bond Electraglide by SaucyMark

SaucyMark — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 15:55:26 +0000

Read these posts with interest. I remember being in Glasgow (visiting three nurses!!) in about 1985 and coming across a Bond as I wandered round the city with a huge hangover. Went back the next day for another look too. I found the whole look and feel of the guitar really interesting and I always regretted not buying it. I’m nowhere near technically knowledgable enough to comment with confidence, but I do know a great luthier down here in Sussex and I’d like to give him a project to rebuild one for me if anyone has the right bits. As a matter of interest, would it be possible in these modern times to put the power supply on board? I know the concept wasn’t a success, but like many on this site, I really admire Andrew Bond for what he tried to do. We need more like him! Cheers, Mark

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 22 – Shergold Guitars by michael

michael — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 14:06:17 +0000

I have the modulator 6 string with the module 5 (recording). A strange, troublesome guitar with more pick up options then you can poke a stick at. Clumsy, but gorgeous! I love it to pieces. Pretty interested in picking some of the other available modules as they are interchangeable (!).

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 33 â€“ Ibanez Musician by Robert

Robert — Sun, 03 Jun 2012 14:49:12 +0000

I am interested in your Ibanez Musician. If it is still available please conact me at Rob5sl@aol.com Thanks

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 28 – Daion Guitars by Ian

Ian — Sat, 02 Jun 2012 19:06:27 +0000

I have an 80 W twin neck semi acoustic for sale with original case.

Looks and plays great.

I’m based in the UK.

Ian.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 39 â€“ Fender Lead 1, 2 and 3 Models by Neil

Neil — Mon, 07 May 2012 15:18:04 +0000

I have a Lead III I bought new In 1984….Bone white…yellowing beautifully.I have to replace my bridge saddles as the “E” saddle is completely worn away…(damn my lazy pick hand)I have searched the net high and low…found no replacement parts.Fender web site doesn’t even list them as being made!Ifound one for sale in the south-west U.S.A….$1800…very cheep for such a rare bird,especially considering that a ’57 strat goes for around $25k….I played a ’57 strat…I like my Lead III better.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 33 â€“ Ibanez Musician by Alina

Alina — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 13:49:16 +0000

I have one to sell…

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 32 – Washburn A-20V Stage Series by david

david — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 11:56:06 +0000

I have a gold A20v that I purchased new in about 1982 for about $600AUD with case in Sydney from Venue Music in Druitt Street (now long gone). The A20V does not have the tremelo arm, has cream binding with cream split coil pickups. This guitar still plays very nicely though it has a few small dings in the body. I have not seen an image of a gold finish although I do remember a silver A10 in the store when I bought the gold one. The image of the pink one has a similar finish to my gold one. Of interest, this guitar does not have a visible serial number on the outside and it does not have the A20 logo on the truss rod cover next to the nut. I wonder if the gold finish was a limited run. The truss rod cover is in timber, not plastic as well as the switch and pot covers on the back.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 8 – Bond Electraglide by ashley bond

ashley bond — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:55:48 +0000

hi did andy bond have a guitar workshop in poole dorset before he went to scottland i do remember him making traditional guitars do you have one of these traditional guitars or know the name of one. do you have a pic of your dad……..all the best kim.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 39 â€“ Fender Lead 1, 2 and 3 Models by Fred

Fred — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 13:29:01 +0000

Je possÃ¨de une lead lll black de 1981 encore en bon Ã©tat pour son age.
J’habite en Europe (Belgique) et ce type d’ instrument ne semble pas avoir une valeur trÃ¨s Ã©levÃ©e +- 500 Euros.Il semble que l’on qualifie ce modÃ¨le de ” sous-Fender” parce que fabriquÃ©e pendant la pÃ©riode CBS ainsi que le boddy plus petit par rapport Ã une strat..Je ne suis pas un excellent guitariste mais je sais reconnaitre un instrument qui sonne bien et qui de plus est polyvalent, avec une gamme de sonoritÃ©s gÃ©niales.Le seul petit bÃ©mol que je puisse apporter est le manque de vibrato et la qualitÃ© de la peinture qui s’est lÃ©gÃ¨rement craquelÃ©e au fil du temps, mais Ã§a fait partie de son charme.Si vous avez la possibilitÃ© d’en tester une un jour, vous pourrez juger par vous-meme de la qualitÃ© de cet instrument et si comme moi, vous avez la chance d’en possÃ©der une, garder la bien prÃ©cieusement!

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 8 – Bond Electraglide by SGuitar

SGuitar — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:27:36 +0000

I should mention they’re both in hard cases.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 8 – Bond Electraglide by SGuitar

SGuitar — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 01:24:41 +0000

I have two Bond Electraglide guitars – if anyone is interested. One works, the other might need some parts – don’t know much about them. I am in the US

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 39 â€“ Fender Lead 1, 2 and 3 Models by Steve

Steve — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 04:56:44 +0000

just got a nice Lead 2 in red with white pick guard. the 2 toggle switches let me run out of phase for unique sound. It has original owners manual and Factory case. It was covered in nicotine from playing in bars and natural wear on the neck. It plays like a dream. The 2 single coils give me lots of cut and bite for lead work. I can see why they are highly praised.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 32 – Washburn A-20V Stage Series by craig

craig — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 02:04:34 +0000

Thanks for putting up this tribute
My first A20V was with me for 20 years , Purchased in1980 for $200 from a pawn shop in Kings Cross here in Sydney. It was stolen about 10 years ago
Decided to look for another
and found a A-20 Tobacco finish, pretty much immaculate. It came from an employee who worked in the Chicago factory
who was given the guitar in the 70′s when they were still developing the model. He didnt play guitar and it just sat there for all those years. Gave it to his younger brother who decided to sell it via ebay. I corresponded with the older brother who remembered it being worked on / manufactured in Chicago.
It differs in that it has a normal
neck profile, doesnt have the acute V shape that the guitar is known for. He didnt talk specifically about the neck profile but said it was given to an endorsed player ( didnt know who ) & was a prototype. For whatever reason it came back and ended up being given to him. Its a tone monster ,plays beautifully as a “normal’ guitar but I set it up for slide, heavy string 12 14 18r-52 and either tune it to open tunings or keep it in standard tuning and tune down 2 frets ( DGCFAD ), It didnt have its original pickups, but a great old Di Marzio in the neck and I loaded a SD 78′ Custom for the bridge. Its one of the
most “organic’ sounding instruments straight into a descent amp creates classic rock tones , Zeppelin , heavy blues etc. Then a few years later I found an A20V a bit battered and totally fret worn , all original pickups, electronics
and that too is a gem. Its a cherry burst finish, from 79′ I just invested quite a bit to have it referetted by a luthier here in Sydney, who did a wonderful job. He said the guitar drew some interest while it was in the shop. Anyway that Pink one sounds interesting, I have never known of one ,
I did try one of the mid 90′s re-issues with aFloyd Rose but just didnt have the same feel or tone , very different instrument. All the best from Oz
Craig

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 24 – Yamaha SG2000 by zain

zain — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:25:01 +0000

sorry i mean 70′s and the 80′s

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 24 – Yamaha SG2000 by zain

zain — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 18:24:18 +0000

hey guys i have the sg2000 reissue which is a lot better compare to the 70′s and the 90′s.drop me an email for pics and enquiries.every single parts are handcrafted by the master luthiers of yamaha factory in hamamatsu japan.my email is zain599@gmail.com.cheers!

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 22 – Shergold Guitars by Mick

Mick — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 11:24:18 +0000

Hello people,
I recently brought a Masquerader 6 string, i believe it is one of the most versatile guitars i have ever played. They have quite a cult following these guitars.

Mick

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 39 â€“ Fender Lead 1, 2 and 3 Models by Kern

Kern — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 21:42:12 +0000

I have a sianna burst Fender lead 2 that I love! The neck on this guitar feels like no other! I have a blade in the bridge and a stacked single coil noisless vintage in the neck.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 34 â€“ Gibson Nighthawk by Musical

Musical — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:14:26 +0000

Valuable info. Lucky me I found your web site by chance, and I’m stunned why this accident did not happened earlier! I bookmarked it.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 11 – The Gibson Moderne by jerry hester

jerry hester — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:47:08 +0000

as a gibson admirer, in 1981 i designed a solid body guitar . i decided to contact gibson in michigan at the custom shop and had the fortune of speaking to jp moats about my design. after sending my blue prints to gibson i decided to have my guitar made from korina wood. during that time gibson did not have any korina wood and did not know where to find it so i called every specialty lumber yard from atlanta to california. i finally located a specialty lumber yard in california that had a large supply of korina wood. i then contacted jp. moats and told him where to find the korina wood. he contacted the specialty lumber yard and flew out to california and purchased all the korina wood. after building two custom made solid body guitars that i named nomad. gibson reissued their korina flying v, explorer, and took the moderne off the design table from 1957 and produced them in 1982 as the heritage model 82 moderne. since then gibson has introduced the 2012 reissue moderne at the california nam show. i was thrilled to have played a role in this historical event in the music instrument industry. jerry hester

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 9 – The Fender Performer by wayne

wayne — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:02:32 +0000

I have a Fender Performer the same one as the above picture. I have had the fine tuning keys strip out and I am in the process of getting them repaired and I have to put a new neck nut in. My Performer went through a house fire several years back in which the hard shell case got melted around the neck surprisingly other than probably heating up the neck nut and later on it cracked off on one side (paper is holding up the low E string from it now) and heating up the zinc threads in my floating bridge and the fine tuners stripped out, it blackened the wood grain without actually damaging or warping the neck it’s not what I would have liked to have happened to it but the neck looks like the effect in woodworking when you blacken wood grain. Anyone looking for parts or repairs I have been reading a lot of good things on a website called Fretsonthenet that offers bridge repair, and tremolo arms/bars, and all kinds of other goodies handmade or original parts from this site. I hope to have my tremolo able to lock back down before long and be bending them strings again as I’ve had this guitar since the early 90′s and would love to find another in great shape I strongly encourage anyone to buy one unless I buy it first LOL. Keep on jamming peoples.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 39 â€“ Fender Lead 1, 2 and 3 Models by RJ Evans

RJ Evans — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:39:13 +0000

My first guitar was a Fender Lead II; red, with maple fretboard. Wonderful instrument, and to this day i regret letting it go. Shortly after getting it i had it customized (British flag pickguard from WD, and a DiMarzio humbucker in the bridge). From what i recall – this was SO long ago, lol – i traded it at a music store in Salisbury, Maryland. Oh how i would love to have it back!

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 22 – Shergold Guitars by Alex

Alex — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:25:53 +0000

Hi folks. Did the Marathon or Hayman 4040 ever get sold?

Alex

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 28 – Daion Guitars by Taylor

Taylor — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 17:43:02 +0000

I have a Rare Daion Power Mark X I’ll let go of, call or text me at 501-580-7001 Taylor

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 38 â€“ Ibanez RBM Voyager Reb Beach Model by canell44

canell44 — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 20:06:44 +0000

Looking to find the value of my Ibenez RBM10 series C473449. It is in excellent condition,all original, Black and Gold. I checked about 5 years ago and it was $1,400.00. Can you tell me what it’s worth today?

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 20 – The Gibson MIII by Oknarb180

Oknarb180 — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:36:56 +0000

Hi there,

Greatings from the Netherlands!!!
I ‘m glad I own 2 models, a Deluxe (like the upper picture) and a candy apple red from the same line (with the pickguard etc.).
For me it’s the most fantastic guitar, playabillity, very diverse sounds etc.
Awesome guitar! In my opinion, only the frets should be bigger.
But hey, when mine needs a refret, I’ll definitely put Dunlop Jumbo 6000′s on both the guitars.

Comment on Ronnie Monrose sues Gary Moore over theft of ’59 Les Paul by sonia dudman

sonia dudman — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:56:32 +0000

well its mine now paid loads for it so if they wanna pay me double of what i gave for it ile maybe let it go . maybe .

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 8 – Bond Electraglide by sf

sf — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 18:05:03 +0000

@Ben – hope yours isn’t the one I saw in the window of Johnny Roadhouse today.

Comment on Ronnie Monrose sues Gary Moore over theft of ’59 Les Paul by Mikey Hung

Mikey Hung — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 05:19:39 +0000

Possession of stolen goods is a crime in which an individual has bought, been given, or acquired stolen goods some other way.

In many countries, if an individual has accepted possession of goods or property and knew they were stolen, then the individual is typically charged with a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the value of the stolen goods. If the individual did not know the goods were stolen, then the goods are returned to the owner and the individual is not prosecuted. However, there are often exceptions, due to the difficulty of proving or disproving an individual’s knowledge that the goods were stolen.

Comment on Collectable Guitars pt 32 – Washburn A-20V Stage Series by der Washburn User Thread - Seite 31

der Washburn User Thread - Seite 31 — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:58:30 +0000

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Comment on Martin Unveils Recycled Wood Guitar by Proud American Guitar Player

Proud American Guitar Player — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:42:20 +0000

You would think they would have more important things to worry about. I would say the evidence shows otherwise. I don’t think Ed is being paranoid just observant.