The One That Didn't Get Away...335F

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 9:46 am

Even though I had nothing to do with the purchase of the 335F, I reckon I'm almost as excited as Darren. He rang me one night after he had contacted the seller and asked me what I thought - we ogled it over the .net in stereo!!

I can't believe the condition it's in - even though the pics aren't great, the Fireglo finish looks flawless and all the hardware looks nice and shiny with little or no pitting.

Darren: I have a contact in the cleaning goods business - need any mops, buckets, rubber gloves, detergents and wipers?

Seriously, though, I can also get you a good supply (hundreds of pairs if you're interested) of fine cotton gloves from a client in Dingley for when you want to handle the 335F (or indeed any of your other classics)!!

janglebox · Post by **janglebox** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:05 pm

Darren: Congratulations on a truly spectacular guitar. God, it is beautiful. Please give us a report on the sound... I can't imagine it being anything short of brilliant.

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 12:16 pm

We are all going to have to wait a little while before I can file a report on the sound of
the-guitar-now-known-as 'Fatboy'. It's still half a world away from me and it is likely to be weeks, maybe months, before I can finally get to hold and play the 335F. In the meantime we'll all just have to look at the photos! Thanks for your comments everyone.

jwilli · Post by **jwilli** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:22 pm

Gorgeous! I've never seen one with white guards. Please post better pics when you get a chance. Wow.

dswp · Post by **dswp** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:31 pm

WOW, indeed

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 2:36 pm

Where in New Jersey did you say that beauty was?

Congrats, Darren! Once in a lifetime!
That's what makes the "Hunt" worthwhile.

beatlefan · Post by **beatlefan** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 4:05 pm

I'm stunned. Your 335F is absolutely gorgeous....what a GREAT find!!!

Congrats!!

....but there's no way I could wait that long to pick Fatboy up!! Treat the wife to a trip to the States!! New York is just a stones throw away...."Start spreadin' the news..."

rick_ovic · Post by **rick_ovic** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 5:58 pm

Chris, I've only just returned from the East Coast of the US about eight weeks ago and Robyn and I visited NYC together in 2003. I'd like to tie in my trip back to the States with a Rickfest or Philly Guitar Show if possible. Robyn on the other hand is already one step ahead of me....she had a builder visit our house yesterday to discuss extensions....I knew there was a catch!

ozover50 · Post by **ozover50** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 6:47 pm

I'm prepared to wager that Robyn's not planning on extending the music room, Darren!!

gregga41 · Post by **gregga41** » Tue Nov 08, 2005 11:26 pm

Can everyone here visualise the "huge" smile across Darren's face?
I was gonna ring you Darren to find out how the purchase went, but now i know!
Well done!
Will drop over with that dvd this w/end..........i promise!