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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Well, two of my three shipments this week have made it in.  One of them I have to flip because I had not counted on finding the other two the next day. It made it via Fedex this afternoon and is now listed on in the For Sale section (see 1995 Collector's for sale thread). The other one came via UPS a little later and BOY O BOY! Here's something that's a little less of a hint than it is a dead giveaway.
Oh Lordy! This thing is gorgeous! The owner said she was given it new as a gift. But she plays classical and rarely took this one out of its case! I believe her. I think the strings may have been original. She's been cleaned up and re-strung and sings just like the reputation that preceded her. I managed to get a few pictures just before sundown. They don't do her justice, but you get the idea. :D
Now I just have to wait until Friday to see if the last of the three makes it in one piece. It's on its way, so wish it luck. :rolleyes: |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Nice 'catch' Patch! 
Since I know what's coming, I'll pass on this one...  |
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Location: Delaware | Really nice, it looks brand new! |
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Location: The State of Hockey | Patch, Great guitar. M7 87C seems to sound better every time I play it.
Congrats,
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Location: Central Massachusetts | Patch, congrats! Good get! |
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| Congrats Patch, a real beauty. Mine is one of my favorites, on par with the 1537. Nice get! |
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Location: Copenhagen Denmark | Beautyful !!!
Vic |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by g8r:
Congrats Patch, a real beauty. Mine is one of my favorites, on par with the 1537. Nice get! Oh what the heck. Secrets aren't my forte anyway. Guess what's coming to my house on Friday? ;) |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | uhhh...a 1537? |
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Location: Chehalis, Washington | Nice grab Patch! I love that peghead overlay too...almost a burled look to it. |
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Location: Issaquah, WA | That's a beautiful guitar. If it sounds anywhere near as nice as it looks, you've got a keeper.
I guess the standard around here is to include your guitar collection in your signature line...damn, now I have to go down and figure out exactly what I've got! |
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Location: Central Florida | What a beauty, Patch. And the color... stunning! She looks absolutely sultry in that waning dusky light.
Okay, I have to get away from the computer now or I'm gonna need a cold shower.
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Location: South of most, North of few | WOW! |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by Beggin:
uhhh...a 1537? Pics on Friday, I hope. :D |
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Location: Cincinnati | Nice grab, Patch. Add the 95 Collector and the 1537 and you've had a dream week. |
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Location: closely held secret | Beautiful 87, Patch! Nice grab!
...and Craig - yes, they do sound as nice as they look. |
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Location: Tychy, Poland | beautiful. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | OK Patch, I hope you have some high res versions of those pics for the calendar! Beautiful guitar! |
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Location: south east Michigan | Second that..
Great pics
Send them now.
We accept (and want) photos at any time of the year.
Do it
Do it
Do it |
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Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains | Outstanding. Just curious, if it has pretty much been left alone in its case for the past 21 years, does it still need to be "broken in"? In theory, the top hasn't had any opportunity to vibrate and loosen up, so won't it get even better with some play time? I have the same questions about a wood-topped proto that I know hasn't been played much, yet sounds terrific. Anybody know? |
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Location: Nashville TN. | Inlays wow |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by ProfessorBB:
Outstanding. Just curious, if it has pretty much been left alone in its case for the past 21 years, does it still need to be "broken in"? In theory, the top hasn't had any opportunity to vibrate and loosen up, so won't it get even better with some play time? I don't know either, but it's going to be a LOT of fun finding out! :D |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | Originally posted by Slipkid:
Second that..
Great pics
Send them now.
We accept (and want) photos at any time of the year.
Do it
Do it
Do it This brings to mind a question I've been meaning to ask a professional photographer the next time I met one. Exactly what is the definition of Hi res? I was going to inquire about where to send pics. I assume hi-res cannot be handled via email. Anyone? |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I just got an email from the original owner. I had sent a link to this thread and she, in a very lightly humored way, confirms that it had the original strings on it. I love it!  |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by Patch:
I assume hi-res cannot be handled via email. Anyone? Patch,
I have a 6.1 Meg pixel camera. Shooting hi-res and saving as a .jpg, my pics are about 2 MB. So yes, you can send hi-res via email. But most sites required you to reduce the resolution.
This doesn't count shooting RAW...  |
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Location: Portland, OR | Gorgeous example of a beautiful edition. I believe the headstocks are burled walnut on most of these. Great find! |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent |  My Friday delivery has been delayed 'til Monday! Pray that the UPS warehouse ain't too hot this weekend.  |
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| Originally posted by Patch:
My Friday delivery has been delayed 'til Monday! Pray that the UPS warehouse ain't too hot this weekend. Dang, that's annoying! |
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Location: Jet City | Wow, that thing looks beautiful. Nice! |
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Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent | I resisted as long as I could, but I had to stir the pot a little. I've started a thread on the Acoustic Guitar Forum about her.
\'87 on AGF |
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Had to update my sig line. Yes INDEEDY!