Carl's Strat Replica from 1981

dale_fortune · Post by **dale_fortune** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:20 pm

1981 Dale Fortune Stratocaster owned by Carl Verheyen

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Click to view supersized image

Up for the taking is a 1981 Dale Fortune Stratocaster that was owned by Carl Verheyen. Carl Verheyen was with Supertramp among many other notables and is one of busiest Session Players in Hollywood Scene!

Here's a link to Carl's website:

http://www.carlverheyen.com/

Dale Fortune is a master luthier who worked for Leo Fender as well as Rickenbacker and went out on his own sometime in the late 1970's. This one bears serial number 00044 and was made in 1981 (8/81 on both the neck and body). The body and neck is signed by Dale as well.

Currently, Dale is up in Beaverton, Oregon and is doing Restorations and refinishing on Rickenbacker's, but I'm sure he still makes a guitar or two every now and then.

It appears to be all original, including the G&L Bridge (The serial number on the bridge dates to 1981) and sports a nicely grained ash body, highly figured maple neck and what appears to be brazlian rosewood fingerboard. I would have to imagine it has been professionally refretted at some point as it now has Jumbo's that are in perfect shape.

There is some wear, but less that you would expect from a 26 year old guitar.

The neck is on the medium side and has a shallow C profile and is nice and straight and low action is the name of the game.

It has interesting wiring that allows for just about every combination imaginable and that gives you just about every tone out there.

The tremolo has been blocked and there is no arm.

This is a professional guitar that was used by one of my Favorite Guitarist out there.

It ships in a Fender Tweed Reissue case (as shown in the pictures).

I will send a letter stating that this guitar was Carl's to the winning bidder.

The winning bidder pays $55.00 to pack, ship, insure within the lower 48 states via FedEx Ground/Home Delivery.

International bidders are to email me with their shipping address that includes a postal code for a rate on shipping. Please do so prior to bidding if at all possible as this will avoid any unwanted misunderstandings!
Personal checks are accepted but must clear prior to shipping. This can delay shipping up to 10 business days.

I ACCEPT PAYPAL, BUT WILL ONLY SHIP TO VERIFIED ADDRESSES. THIS MEANS NO PAYPAL PAYMENTS FROM INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS UNLESS THEY CONTACT ME PRIOR TO BIDDING FOR APPROVAL AND MUST BE FROM BANK FUNDS ONLY.

I ACCEPT INTERNATIONAL PAYMENTS FROM BANK TO BANK WIRED FUNDS, BANK CHECKS AND INTERNATIONAL POSTAL MONEY ORDERS AND PAYPAL PER ABOVE.

NOTE: I ONLY ACCEPT CREDIT CARD PAYMENT VIA PAYPAL.

TERMS OF SALE

Please bid only if you are serious and intend to honor your bid. The winning bidder has 48 hours after the end of auction to contact me and payment to be received within 7 days. Please contact me at [email protected] if you have any questions. All sales are final unless specific terms are arranged prior to close of the auction. Thank you and happy bidding!

NO SALES TO INDONESIA, DUE TO THE WOULD BE SCAMMERS WHO HAVE RUINED IT FOR ALL OF THE LEGITIMATE FOLKS FROM THIS COUNTRY.

Big Jim's Guitars

Big Jim's Guitars is all about providing it's ebay customers with Vintage and Used Guitars & Amplifiers that are set up and ready to play.

If a guitar or amp that I am selling has been repaired, or has non-original parts, or other defects or issues, I will disclose them to the best of my ability and knowledge.

I do not believe in the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" mentality that seems to be the norm these days!

Shipping & Handling Back to Top
The posted rate below is for shipping via FedEx Ground within the lower 48 states and is for Guitars, other items will be at a different rate and will be stated in the listing. All materials, handling and appropriate shipping is included. No hidden shipping costs! International shipping will be via USPS EMS Global, which is the most cost effective method. Some Countries will be expensive due to size and other restrictions so all International Bidders are asked to email me for a quote on shipping to their Country. Please do this to avoid any misunderstandings.

$55.00 FedEx Ground®
$55.00 FedEx Home Delivery®

Policies
Misson Statement from Big Jim's Guitars

dale_fortune · Post by **dale_fortune** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 9:29 pm

maybe this link will show pix
http://cgi.ebay.com/1981-Dale-Fortune-Stratocaster-owned-by-Carl-Verheyen_W0QQitemZ250154826782QQihZ015QQcategoryZ47069QQcmdZViewItem

rictified · Post by **rictified** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 10:35 am

Hey, I didn't know you were famous Dale.

dale_fortune · Post by **dale_fortune** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:17 am

I'm not ...yet..but maybe someday..I've had more than my 15 minutes of fame and glory...

marc61 · Post by **marc61** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:24 am

Still an awesome guitar.

jps · Post by **jps** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:07 pm

Wow, very nice, Dale!

johnallg · Post by **johnallg** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 2:54 pm

That is so cool! Beautiful grain on the body, and the back of that neck.... just awesome. Looks like it has a lot of playing time on it too.

squirefan01 · Post by **squirefan01** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 3:01 pm

Nice Dale! Got any basses for sale?

dale_fortune · Post by **dale_fortune** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:25 pm

Yes but it's a project: a 3000 series neck with a 330 shape body that's been unfinished since the late 70's.. The neck was a trade for a Fender P-Bass neck put onto the 3000 body. I kept the Rick neck and never got around to completing the project. Peter, could you delete the 1st page of this thread since it's a duplicate without a picture link and taking up to much space...Thank you

sloop_john_b · Post by **sloop_john_b** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:33 pm

Ha, I love the logo Dale!

charlyg · Post by **charlyg** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 4:34 pm

But the prize at the end of the trail was well worth the time to scroll!!!!

Bravo!