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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 11:04 am
by ken_j
Jsm610, Did this thread lead you to it or did you find this on your own?
You should be happy dealing with Elderly. When you sell an instrument on consignment, as this one was, they go over it with a fine tooth comb. Electronics, truss rod operation, fret condition and set up. If it needs any repairs the owner must have them done at his expense prior to them listing it.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 11:41 am
by jingle_jangle
Not strictly true, Ken--Elderly has plenty of instruments that are on consignment that need repair, but they do go over them as you describe and tell all in each listing, down to the smallest scratch and check.
Reading their listings, it's amazing how many guitars need lots of work! Growing up with Teles and SGs, it seemed like nothing ever went wrong with 'em. But it was probably ignorance on the part of us young 'uns.
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:33 pm
by jsm610
Yes I found it here. JW saying he wanted it forced me to buy it if you must know. I'm still sad he got that 360F from Elderly (I wanted it).
From what I understand, if a guitar on consignment needs repair, it is sold "as is" and that is stated in the info. This one was not that way. They gave me a good in-hand on it. Note that the description was not accurate, as those sure aren't Grovers! I dealt with Pat who was excellent. It should be here by the end of the week...
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 4:57 pm
by jingle_jangle
Congratulations, John!
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2005 12:50 am
by ken_j
I sold a Lucille there last year and that was their policy at the time. It needed a fret dressing and set up. An extra $60 before they would list it. They did the work before it hit the floor or the internet.
Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2005 7:17 pm
by jsm610
" Those tuners could be replaced and no one would know the difference."
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 4:48 am
by jwilli
John, I meant ALL of the tuners
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The Guitar Broker and Gary's Classic Guitars still have their 381 Maple-glos. I think I know why. PRICE. And jsm610's was the prettiest of the bunch.
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 8:47 pm
by jsm610
Posted: Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:29 pm
by adam_swapp
What's the guitar doing on the ledge? Is it contemplating suicide?
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 5:05 am
by jwilli
WOW. I wonder if it was a NAMM guitar?
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2005 6:17 am
by jingle_jangle
That flame is incredible! Looks like lacewood, tho it's maple.
Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 4:56 am
by patrickkelly
Look closely at that PU and you can see where they trimmed the middle piece to open up the toaster top to fit the hi-gain in there. Hadn't fabbed up the new PU covers yet. Cool.
