Speaking of 381's

red360 · Post by **red360** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 2:12 pm

I dropped in to the Long & McQuade in Cambridge, Ontario (formerly Murch Music) to check out the Blue Boy 620 that just arrived (very Nice!). Out of curiosity I asked if they could do a Long & McQuade company-wide search for any in-stock 381's. Don hit the list and found that the Cambridge store will be getting one (unknown colour). Then the computer found only ONE 381 in all of Canada. It's out in a Vancouver store without a retail amount on it. I will post the arrival of the 381 in Cambridge as soon as it comes in. If it's a Turquoise 12, then my Les Paul 25/50 is up for sale that same moment!

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Sun Apr 24, 2005 2:21 pm

Chances of it being a Turquoise 12 are slim to none, sadly.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 10:26 am

Steve: The Rickenbacker Page has just received a 318V69 12 string in Turquoise.

Just a quick heads-up.

red360 · Post by **red360** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:58 pm

Paul: Thanks very much...I saw that one but I'm up here in Canada eh, and I am still scared about the border, customs & exchange problems. I just fantasize about an uncommon-colour 381/12 showing up somewhere around here.
Does anyone suspect that a 381 was ever shot with BlueBoy?

brian · Post by **brian** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 2:32 pm

It's not really difficult to arrive at an estimate close to your final cost when ordering from the US. Just use one of the currency converters to convert the price and using a spread sheet calculate gst, pst (depending on province I guess) and brokers fees for that price and add to arrive at a total.

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 2:58 pm

I've seen a couple of BlueBoy 381s in photos, not in person.

For such a rare animal, if you've got the hots, IMO it's worth making a bit of a stretch to bag it.

mac · Post by **mac** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 3:49 pm

Les Paul 25/50 eh?....what color?

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 4:54 pm

Steve, ever get to Windsor, Ontario? Right across the border from Detroit...(wink) Or Sarnia / Port Huron?

jingle_jangle · Post by **jingle_jangle** » Mon Apr 25, 2005 5:51 pm

Eggzackly. Car trunk, no receipts obvious. I've had it forever, officer. Well, at least since last August...

I got a $10K contrabassoon into Brasil for a friend this way (told customs it was mine and I'd owned it awhile). Saved him $5K in import duties. I've already told the story at length in another thread.

bitzerguy · Post by **bitzerguy** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 9:08 am

Steve,

I'm in Montreal. I buy most of my gear out of the US now, because Canadian retailers sell at list only (or maybe a slight discount). I saved over $1000 CDN on my 660/12 by bringing it in from Philadelphia. Figure on $75 broker fee plus GST/PST (charged by Revenue & Customs Canada) on top of your exchange rate. Most credit cards give you the rate on the day it is charged plus 2 or 2.5%. There is no duty on guitars made in the USA (Free Trade Agreement).

The folks I've dealt with even pay the shipping to my door. Ordered my 660/12 on a Wednesday and got it in my hands on Friday, and it came out of the case in tune!

I have to date bought a Vox amp head and cab, covers and road cases, Ric 660/12, LP Custom and have only ever paid the $75 and GST/PST. Never had a problem.

...Dean

red360 · Post by **red360** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 1:50 pm

Neil...the 25/50 is Black.
Paul...I have a bad poker-face...trunk method? No
Dean...I may PM you for greater clarity

I just learned more from you guys in this thread than I have in many years...this site is awesome!
I am looking forward to being as helpful in return when I can.

doctorwho · Post by **doctorwho** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:16 pm

This 381v69 BB was at the 2004 NAMM show - a real beauty!

melibreits · Post by **melibreits** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 3:24 pm

I don't know.... I think that the BB looks kind of anemic--but one of those in BBR would be incredible, especially in quilt maple....

mac · Post by **mac** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:10 pm

Similar to blue boy????
http://www.stratcollector.com/inventoryNEW/3-9594-WTFalcon.html

I know I know....I might pe posting the obvious. Can someone please explain why the description says "sounds like butter?"

mac · Post by **mac** » Tue Apr 26, 2005 4:10 pm

Similar to blue boy????
http://www.stratcollector.com/inventoryNEW/3-9594-WTFalcon.html

I know I know....I might be posting the obvious. Can someone please explain why the description says "sounds like butter?"