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Topic: purchased an Emmons on Craigslist... not sure how I did |
Chris Lucker
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Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 30 Mar 2016 6:51 pm |
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It is worth more in parts than he paid. He got a great deal
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Chris Lucker
Red Bellies, Bigsbys and a lot of other guitars. |
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Mark Shuda
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Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2016 6:52 pm More exploration ?
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I explored the purchase of this guitar, I was in Denver and saw it on Craigslist. I spoke with my push pull guy (I dont want to use his name) , we concurred something did not smell right. if you look at the pics the seller originally provided you can see where someone ( I am not saying the seller) filed off the patent number off the end of the changer. You can actually still see the metal filings in the photo used in the ad. Additionally, in pics supplied to me, it looks like someone possibly filled original serial number with a JB Weld type compound where I have seen other serial numbers located. The coloration in this area was distictly different. I have seen this method used in changing engine block codes in vintage musclecars.
I passed on the purchase, just because something did not seem right.
The guitar is worth the money in parts to someone like Jerry or Lynn who can do the work themselves.
My two cents on the subject. Its your business, and I don't want to be a budinski, but thought I would share my experience on this specific guitar.
Good Luck !!!!
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Chris Lucker
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Los Angeles, California USA
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Posted 2 Apr 2016 8:30 pm
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Mark, you have it right.
It was a great price for the parts.
If you send it to one guy for a redo, Mike Cass, the Factory card will get changed to its being a Factory guitar.
I don't mean to say that the seller knew the story. Look at all the responses on this forum from guys who think the guitar is original.
None of those talked to Ron Jr.
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Chris Lucker
Red Bellies, Bigsbys and a lot of other guitars. |
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chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Posted 3 Apr 2016 6:36 pm
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Skip Edwards
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LA,CA
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Posted 3 Apr 2016 8:30 pm
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| It would be interesting to hear Ron Jr's take on it... |
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chris ivey
From:
california (deceased)
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Posted 3 Apr 2016 10:27 pm
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or on anything, for that matter...  |
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Herb Steiner
From:
Spicewood TX 78669
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Posted 3 Apr 2016 11:23 pm
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My rig: Infinity and Telonics.
Son, we live in a world with walls, and those walls have to be guarded by men with steel guitars. Who's gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinberg? |
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Ken Pippus
From:
Langford, BC, Canada
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Posted 4 Apr 2016 7:17 am
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| Can something be factory sanctioned when there's no factory? |
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