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     Mitch Berger (Octagon) Senior Member Username: Octagon Post Number: 245 Registered: 03-2005 Posted From: 24.118.136.83 |
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7339202186&category=22966&rd=1 | ||
| Brian Medway (Winston) Senior Member Username: Winston Post Number: 217 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 206.116.77.118 |
Yeh He did'nt like being put right about the way he advertised either. He's developed an attitude in his auction posting. I looked at the other stuff that he sells and he looks like he runs a second hand store or something like that. Maybe even a pawn shop. That would explain why he got so grumpy about having is auction removed the first time. That's a business where you meet all types over the counter. Some not too pleasant. | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1728 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 203.221.33.235 |
Does he include a supply of his 'angry pills' in the deal?  He may still be in trouble simply by using the 'R' word, regardless of the use of 'style' in lieu of 'copy'. | ||
| Brian Medway (Winston) Senior Member Username: Winston Post Number: 226 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 206.116.77.118 |
Well Howard, I am curious to see if he will get this one removed from under him as well, but the seller seems to have survived two days unscathed. There were two bidders as well when I last checked. So he's generating some interest. I am keeping an eye on it to see what happens. | ||
| Kent Fletcher (Brammy) Senior Member Username: Brammy Post Number: 468 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 128.171.162.77 |
 ugh... barf me back to the stoneage. | ||
| Howard Bishop (Ozover50) Senior Member Username: Ozover50 Post Number: 1732 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 203.221.33.235 |
I'm sure he could have done a bit of work on it for presentation purposes. Gonna buy it, Brian?? BTW, I just bought a new MIA Tele on eBay. I've wanted one for a while and the price was pretty good! | ||
| Brian Medway (Winston) Senior Member Username: Winston Post Number: 229 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 206.116.77.118 |
Howard It did cross my mind to buy it and get Paul to paint a Union Jack on it. I need a piece of Mod art for my guitar room. Sort of a retro look. What do you think of that idea? Nothing wrong with tele's. I have a whole bunch of Strats. I also have a very nice Squire that has a Union Jack Pickguard and back plate. Nicely modded out but its a player. Too good to hang on the wall. I'll send you a pic if you want to see it. | ||
| Kent Fletcher (Brammy) Senior Member Username: Brammy Post Number: 470 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 128.171.162.77 |
Brian... speaking of Squires, the only time I tried playing one was way back in '87 and it sounded like TOTAL crap (at least this particular strat-alike did). Have they improved since then? | ||
| Brian Medway (Winston) Senior Member Username: Winston Post Number: 230 Registered: 07-2005 Posted From: 206.116.77.118 |
Kent it depends. I could write a book on this subject but I'll try to be brief. Prior to the introduction of the "full body Squires" it would seem that they are made up of reject Strat necks and other parts that likely come from overseas. Many Squires are in fact made overseas. I like the older style Squire body because it is light. Especially useful for gigging. This one has a nice body and very good maple neck. I dressed and polished the frets. The stock HSS pickups were actually very hot so I did not have to replace them. The stock tuners were also fender Standard machine heads not pressed metal so I did not have to replace them. All in all the guitar with my mods cost just over $125.00. It is intonated perfectly. The action is low and smooth. In short I would take it to any venue and not be shy of using it most of the night. Thats the long answer. The short answer is "caveat emptor" Let the buyer beware. You need to know what you are looking for. As I say I have two that are my work horses. The second Squire I call my Frankenstrat. It is old and beat up and looks like it has lived its entire existence in smoky blues bars. It has a very aged look. It is not entirely a stock Squire though. It has a Fender lace pickup and two Fender Strat pickups. I would never consider selling either one. They are that good. I leave my Strats at home most of the time. But there is nothing like a Rickenbacker!!!!! I love my 350. I practically sleep with it. I trust that I did not put you to sleep. But you asked.  . | ||
| Kent Fletcher (Brammy) Senior Member Username: Brammy Post Number: 474 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 128.171.162.77 |
snooooorrrr... no, just kidding! ... thanks for the info. I guess if I was going to use a Squire for a gig I'd scrape off the name and paste a Fender logo on.... after all, looks count for something. |
