FOR SALE

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 3:13 pm

I am listing my 1956 Super 400CESN on eBay and if someone is willing to pay my price it will go to a new home. I realize its at a premium but it's probably the best one in the world! Take a LOOK

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7373579942&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&rd=1

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 4:21 pm

I am not a big Gibbue fan, EXCEPT of these big old jazz boxes.

This is the FINEST S400CESN I have ever seen. I'm sure it's even better than the pictures.

I sincerely hope it goes to a good home. In fact, I hope someone of the quality of Jon Kellerman sees this auction. This is Jon's cuppa tea.

Good luck, Ron, and do toast it when it's gone!

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Thu Dec 08, 2005 8:46 pm

Thanks Paul, I'm going to hate to give it up but if I can get this kind of money I'll suffer through by getting a new kitchen remodel for the Mrs!

headbanger · Post by **headbanger** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 4:08 am

Geez that's a nice looking guitar! I hope you sell it for your price Ron.
BTW thanks for repying to my Bigsby Q on VT. I would've thought at one time the crowd over there would've been all over me like a rash for something like that! How times have changed...

longhouse · Post by **longhouse** » Fri Dec 09, 2005 6:13 am

That Super 400 is stunning. Outside the range of my toy budget, but I can dream.

Two of the brightest lights in my musical universe of the last few years have been Scotty Moore and Les Paul. I love them both, but Scotty has always had cooler guitars.

Hope the sale works out for you.

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:38 am

Thanks Gerry and Noel. I've received much more interest than originally thought and have received many interesting and high dollar offers over my starting bid (as it is listed in VG this month as well)!

mgauction · Post by **mgauction** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 12:19 pm

Ron - This guitar is another good reason why I NEED to come up your way. I'm know you have many, many surprises, like this wonderful 400, hidden away. My best to you, my friend!

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 4:50 pm

Man, that is "Guitar As Art".

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 9:48 pm

Thanks guys. It truly is unbelievably beautiful and retro cool!

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 9:52 pm

The case is even mintier than the guitar itself (If that is possible!).

sowhat · Post by **sowhat** » Tue Dec 13, 2005 11:53 pm

Geez, IT'S SO LOVELY!!! The one who'll get it will sure be a happy guy...

bails · Post by **bails** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 12:24 am

Do we get the hear the story of where it came from, and why it's still so perfect after 50 years?

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 10:02 am

That was just going thru my mind as well! I was like....WOW....that guitar looks like a time capsule guitar...

ratso · Post by **ratso** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 3:02 pm

It had only been in two or three other owners hands before me. A collector acquaintance and the original owner and possibly one other.

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Wed Dec 14, 2005 4:38 pm

I find it amazing that Scotty's own website used your guitar to illustrate the perfect example of what he used to play.

If this sale finances a new kitchen... you'd better eat like a king for YEARS!!!!!