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Location: Marlton, NJ | Or so says SWMBF. At least she's allowing me the one out/one in option. She was a bit angry when the box showed up.
Anyway... I found this Tornado on the Milwaukee Craigslist a couple of months ago listed for $400. The guy was very hard to get in touch with - he owns a Tattoo shop and works alot. I thought we had a deal - ended up being more of a misunderstanding. I found this out when I saw it on Ebay for $500. I reached him on the phone and we settled for the $400.
Appearance wise, I would give it a 9/10. A few minor dings but that's about it. The neck is straight and virtually in perfect condition. I love the burst on this one. That's what attracted me in the first place. The tailpiece and knobs were replaced, but the originals were included. I put the original knobs back on but left the Bigsby.
Functionally, when I plugged it in, one of the PUPS wasn't working. I took the whole thing apart - not so bad - checked all of the wiring, condition of components, etc. and everythink looked good. I put it back together - what a PAIN in the ass! I plugged it back in and everything worked. The tuners all work but a couple of them are a little loose and one is bent. I would give it an 8/10 for functionality.
It is serial number B046.
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Location: Vernon CT | Thats is gorgeous!! Enjoy |
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Location: South of most, North of few | You guys finding all these hollow bodies are makin' me jealous. Thats a nice fiddle! |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | Here's a free legal opinion. Since I'm sure you found it last year, it is the last guitar you buy for 2007. 2008 is a clean slate. I'm still trying to figure out how to use that interpretion on my 2 year moratorium. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | You're assuming that I'm dealing with a reasonable person. It arrived this year so it's from this year.
I fully intended to quietly meld this one into the collection without her noticing. Unfortunately, my son stayed home sick from school and I was travelling, so she had to take the day off. Talk about rotten luck! Then I take the little booger to the doctor the next day and he's fine.. I owe him one! |
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Location: Paris/France | Very nice, congrats!!! ;)
J :) |
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Looks like maple neck, rosewood fretboard? Or is it older ebony?
Top looks like spruce, what's the body look like?
If you ask me it's a beaut! |
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Location: Simpsonville, SC | Sweet! |
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Location: south east Michigan | Ooooo... You're in trouble Mr. Lake.
What's gonna happen when you go to Amelia Island and get to test drive alllll dem dare high end models.
Ooooo... You're in trouble. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Rick - the top is laminated spruce. The neck is maple w/rosewood fretboard. The specs say the body is maple.
Brad - since we're sharing a room - I expect you to keep me on the straight and narrow! I was able to walk away from the factory tour unharmed, I'm sure I can survive this. |
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Location: south east Michigan | You're expecting me to keep you on the straight & narrow? ME???
Good luck with that.
I just love spending other peoples' money.
And turns out I'm pretty good at it. |
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Location: Boise, Idaho | No, CL, I was not assuming your wife was reasonable. Mine's not. I can make the most logical arguments and I never prevail. It's tough when the judge and the opposing party are the same person. I live under the first rule of marriage: The guy always loses. The second rule is: There is "our" money and there is "her" money, but there is never "his" money. A corollary of the second rule is that she "saves" money by buying something on sale, but he "spends" money when he finds a good deal. For all other arguments, see the first rule. It's quite simple really. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Well it was worth a shot anyway. |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | At least she thought the Mandolin was cute. That saved me some aggravation. |
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Location: GA USA | Man, congrats on the guitar. It really is a pretty burst. |
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| Always wanted to play one of these. Used to have a Gretch like this back in the day for a short time. They were going out of favor and I went for a solid body shorty after but I have so many applications now one of these would be very welcome. Very interesting semi. ! Enjoy. |
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Location: Jet City | That thing looks to be in better shape than what I just got. Congrats!
BTW, mine doesn't say anything on the pickguard. I wonder why? |
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Location: Tidal Mudflats of Virginia | Is it just me or do the Bigsby tremolo's just look right on these Storm bodies :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:
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Location: Central Massachusetts | I agree! ;)
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Location: Capital District, NY, USA Minor Outlying Islands | Sweet Guitar!
It's giving me G.A.S. |
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Location: Campbell River, British Columbia | Oooooo!
I gotta get me one of those Eclipses one day.
Dark and mysterious is SO me.
(I gave up on the tall and handsome part
after I fell off my platform boots in '74) |
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| Nice get, CL. The peghead face almost looks like burl. Very pretty. |
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Mike, very nice! Great addition! Congrats! |
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