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steve takacs


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Post  Posted 13 Jul 2010 9:11 am    
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THIS IS A REGULAR GUITAR, NOT A LAP STEEL. I would like to keep it but need to sell this kooky looking guitar to help fund a steel. From Italia the PR: "Echoing one of the most collectible and rare 60’s guitars but with sound and playability demanded by today’s musicians, this is the guitar for you if you dare to be different! Individualism is what “Italia Guitars” are all about. With its “Ultra Sparkle” carved top and binding complementing the pearloid body and neck, it will be noticed." I wish I could say this guitar has been a "babe magnet" for me but that has not been the case. Gover tuners.
$425 plus shipping. No case but I will double box this and pack well.

Specifications FOR EACH, SEE BELOW
Body:
Neck:
Fingerboard:
Joint:
Scale/Fret:
Nut:
Nut Width:
Head Machines:
Bridge:
Stop Bar:
Pickup:
Pot:
Switch:
Pickguard:
Jack:
Hardware:

Agathis
Hard Maple
Rosewood
Bolt-on
634mm(25")scale / 22f
Graphite
42mm(1.6535")
Italia Die-cast
Tune'o'matic
Italia Stop Bar
Neck:Wilkinson WVC
Bridge:Wilkinson WVC
1Vol + 1Ton
3 way toggle
Italia Floating Pick-Guard
1/4"" Mono Jack
Chrome





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Richard Sevigny


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Post  Posted 13 Jul 2010 3:02 pm    
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Totally cool guitar, reminiscent of the 60's Goyas.
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Howard Hughes


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Roanoke/South Norfolk, Virginia - Now Living In Junction City, Kansas USA
Post  Posted 13 Jul 2010 7:44 pm    
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HAY STEVE,

*TAYLOR SWIFT CALLED, AND SHE WANTS HER GUITAR'S BACK Exclamation Laughing Laughing Laughing ,

Just Kidding, Great Looking Ax's, Good Luck On Your Sale Exclamation

Thanks For Looking Exclamation , ♫Howie♫ For ♫Steve♫ Whoa!

PS: Hay David, ♫ThangUVerryMuch. Laughing
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David Graves


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Post  Posted 13 Jul 2010 11:03 pm    
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Now Howard... that's just mean. Funny... but mean Laughing
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steve takacs


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Post  Posted 18 Jul 2010 12:18 pm     photos now up
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bumping with photos
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Keith Cordell


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San Diego
Post  Posted 22 Jul 2010 1:23 pm    
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Buddy Miller oughta get a royalty...
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steve takacs


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Post  Posted 22 Jul 2010 2:20 pm     Who Dat???
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Keith... who is Buddy Miller I'm not getting the reference. Thanks, stevet
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Chris Lucker

 

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Post  Posted 22 Jul 2010 2:59 pm     Buddy Miller
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I think Buddy Miller is known for his Wandre guitars.
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Keith Cordell


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Post  Posted 22 Jul 2010 3:04 pm    
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Yeah, they are Wandres. But that guitar looks a LOT like them, especially the control plate.
Buddy is the guitarist for Emmylou Harris, most famously. He has been an award winning guitarist, artist and producer for a long time. He is a great favorite of mine.
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Lee Warren


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Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 22 Jul 2010 3:21 pm    
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Great looking guitar!
Like Richard says, it looks a lot like the old Goya guitars.
I own a blue sparkle Goya that is a gem.
Lee
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steve takacs


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Post  Posted 22 Jul 2010 3:25 pm     Goya Photo Please
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Lee, how about a few photos of that Goya? I assume it's the one in the avatar. stevet
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Lee Warren


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Nashville, Tennessee, USA
Post  Posted 22 Jul 2010 3:56 pm    
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Hi Steve,
Here's one to get started ...

The back of the body and both the front and back of the neck are white pearloid.
The fingerboard is transparent Plexiglass-type plastic.

Lee
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steve takacs


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Post  Posted 20 Jul 2011 1:14 pm     bumpo
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bumpo
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steve takacs


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Post  Posted 20 Jul 2011 1:14 pm     bumpo
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steve takacs


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Post  Posted 21 Jul 2011 8:04 am    
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This is a regular 6 string guitar, not a lap steel. thx. stevet
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Loren Bayles

 

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Iowa, USA * R.I.P.
Post  Posted 21 Jul 2011 9:17 am     six string
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Hey Steve,

Sent you an email . Am interested.

Loren
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steve takacs


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beijing, china via pittsburgh (deceased)
Post  Posted 22 Jul 2011 12:54 am    
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Need cash on this one. Leaving it up for another week. Loren I sent a PM. Thx, stevet
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Loren Bayles

 

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Iowa, USA * R.I.P.
Post  Posted 22 Jul 2011 3:34 am     Italia
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Steve,

Please resend the PM I didn't get one.

Thanks.

Loren
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steve takacs


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Post  Posted 22 Jul 2011 11:02 am     email sent
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email sent Loren,
steve
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steve takacs


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Post  Posted 22 Jul 2011 11:03 am     PM sent
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Loren, sorry, I meant to say I just sent a PM not an email just now.
steve
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Loren Bayles

 

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Post  Posted 22 Jul 2011 5:49 pm     Italia
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Got your PM Steve Thanks.

LB
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Howard Hughes


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Roanoke/South Norfolk, Virginia - Now Living In Junction City, Kansas USA
Post  Posted 23 Jul 2012 3:59 am     Italia Maranello Gold Sparkle Guitar
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Howdy Steve,

1st, I Would like to "THANK YOU!!!", From the Bottom of my Heart for the loan of the "Stage One" Pedal steel Guitar, for the past year!.

2nd, I would like to "THANK YOU!!!" for The Deal on the "Italia Maranello Gold Sparkle Guitar", now that I'm no longer able to play the Pedal steel Guitar.

You are a One in Million Friend, who really helped me when I needed It!!, and I will Never Forget what you have done for Me!!.

I wish you and your Family all the Best in "China" and hope you really enjoy that "Stage One" over there!!.

Take Care, "Keep On Pickin", Blessings, Please keep in touch, Your Fan & Friend from the Land of OZ-

♫Howie-The Wizard"♫ Whoa!

♫PS, I Will Deal With "TAYLOR SWIFT"♫ Laughing Laughing
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Kirk Eipper


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Post  Posted 23 Jul 2012 9:47 am    
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Is that a one bolt neck? How stable is the neck pocket?
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Howard Hughes


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Roanoke/South Norfolk, Virginia - Now Living In Junction City, Kansas USA
Post  Posted 24 Jul 2012 3:12 am    
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Howdy Kirk,

Yes It Is, This is a very well put together guitar. It has one of the best bolt on neck joints I've ever seen. It looks and feels like a set neck. I hope this Info Helps!.

Here Are Some Video's to show how it sounds.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XtFEcRzY2U

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCPbVoOHnCs&feature=related

Take care, "Keep on Pickin", Blessings, From the Land of OZ- ♫Howie-"The Wizard"♫ Whoa!
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Italia Maranello Gold Sparkle Guitar/6-string Lap Steel Guitar (LDG-Green)-Custom Made By Andy Hinton, (August 10, 1933 - July 3, 2011). "RIP My Friend!!", "I Think Of You Everyday & Really Miss Our Talks!!"/Coated Finger Picks By Andy Hinton/"KEEP ON PICKIN"/Blessings!/ "May You Always Have Love & Wealth To Share, Health To Spare and Friends Who Care!"/Your Fan & Friend - From The Land Of OZ - ♫Howie- "The Wizard"♫ ☺ ♥
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