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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
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 Posted - 04/13/2007 : 11:10:51
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I suppose some of you have had a really good guitar, perhaps the best you ever had, and then sold/traded it and then regretted it deeply�.
In my case I bought a 1957 Les Paul Junior for a very fair price in the mid 80�s, this guitar was pure dynamite and a real rocker. This is still one of the best guitar, sound wise, that I have ever played.
A close friend of mine liked it too, he offered me a 70�s Les Paul Deluxe (with maple neck) and a 70�s Telecaster (really a heavy one). At the time I thought it was a good trade, but none of the �new� guitars was any good. So guess I regretted this�
Well, later I sold both of the guitars and economically I did a very good trade from the Junior, but I missed that furious Junior�
The �best� thing is that my friend never has sold it and I can borrow it every time we jam if I want, but it�s not the same�
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
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Posted - 04/13/2007 : 11:51:31
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Hi Goran
I do know how you maut feel.
When i was about 17 years old, I sold my 64 Sunburst Strat. 
I have make a conscience effort, to not beat myself up about it too much.
Who would have ever imagined, that they would appreciate SO Much, in value?
One consolation, is that it's not still around to play, like your is.
My pre school friend sold a Mint condition Vox Valve Amplifier, the one that was mounted in a tubular chrome steel frame, & had a shelf suspended from large springs, to protect it from shock & vibrations.
He sold it about 2 years before I sold my 64 Strat.
I have never seen another, Vox In tubular steel frame,
like his, ever again, maybe there is a pic of one somewhere on the web.
Oh yeah, it went for a couple of hundred dollars, I suppose it was a lot of money back then.
your friend may one day sell it back to you. ???
Regards Dr. Bob |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 12:13:27
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If my friend is going to sell the Junior Of course I would have the first chance to buy it. But I don�t think he is going to sell it, he�s been a huge collector of Gibson guitars but is selling off as he can make a living on it. But he keeps the good ones and those who aren�t extremely valuable. He have had a couple of Sunburst from the late 50�s etc etc.
The good thing to have a friend like this (I�ve known him since I was 12, we started our first rock band together then) is that I have had the chance to play lots of vintage guitars over the years. And have had the opportunity to buy some of them to really great prices.
He also have a 14-pin OD-1, I�m after that one�
Dr Bob, your selling of the the 64 Strat is a very sad story.
I have sold some pre-CBS Fenders too during the 70�s & 80�s, but the Junior is and was a killer guitar.
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bossarea
Forum Admin
United Kingdom
3652 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 13:11:02
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I've been lucky.
All I could afford when I grew up was a cheap plywood strat copy followed by more ply up until 1984 when I got a decent Washburn that I still own today. |
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Goran
Double Platinum Member
Sweden
2203 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 13:30:15
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Originally posted by bossarea
I've been lucky.
All I could afford when I grew up was a cheap plywood strat copy followed by more ply up until 1984 when I got a decent Washburn that I still own today.
When I started this topic I was thinking of loosing a really good guitar, not necessarily loose money.
Maybe your plywood Strat was excellent? I bought a ply-strat cheap once to make a slide-guitar, but apart from really poor build quality it sounded really, really good, I traded that one too�..
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 04/13/2007 : 13:42:14
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wow. thats some harsh transactions.
i dont really have any regrettable transactions, although theres certainly a bunch that i should have jumped on sooner. |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 14:24:22
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quote:
Originally posted by Goran
If my friend is going to sell the Junior Of course I would have the first chance to buy it. But I don�t think he is going to sell it, he�s been a huge collector of Gibson guitars but is selling off as he can make a living on it. But he keeps the good ones and those who aren�t extremely valuable. He have had a couple of Sunburst from the late 50�s etc etc.
The good thing to have a friend like this (I�ve known him since I was 12, we started our first rock band together then) is that I have had the chance to play lots of vintage guitars over the years. And have had the opportunity to buy some of them to really great prices.
He also have a 14-pin OD-1, I�m after that one�
Dr Bob, your selling of the the 64 Strat is a very sad story.
I have sold some pre-CBS Fenders too during the 70�s & 80�s, but the Junior is and was a killer guitar.
Hi Goran
You know, it's really lucky, that I don't even have a picture of it.
And my dad was a very keen, & good amateur 35mm photographer.
And he took picture of everything.
Can anyone even remember 35mm Film.
If I had a picture of it, it would hurt even more.
At the time I sold it to purchase something, that I really wanted at the time, & that item went on to define what I was to study & persure in my future adult life.
Well that's how, I console myself over the sale.
I think, this is getting a bit too deep.
Will I ever have another sunburst 64 or 60's Strat, probably.
when all my adult children finally leave, to carve out their own lives.
here is Dr. bob's simple maths class:
Less money spent on food & utilities = more money to spend on 60's Strat + 50's or 60's Telecaster. 
I think all us family guys know, what i'm on about.
FRANZONI, buy what you will crave for in future years RIGHT NOW, before the little FRANZONI comes around.
Then teach him to play, & then jam with him-her
Regards Dr. Bob
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
1454 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 15:09:52
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a marshall jcm 800 100watt combo with the knobs on top. I can't remember why I sold it.... so the question remains WHYYYYY ???????  |
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 15:19:46
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Originally posted by sp-1
a marshall jcm 800 100watt combo with the knobs on top. I can't remember why I sold it.... so the question remains WHYYYYY ???????
Hi SP-1
Wow.......... , sorry man......
That must really hurt.
Thought......
Maybe we do it, in the never ending pursuit, for a better sound-tone.
Regards Dr. Bob
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sp-1
Platinum Member
Germany
1454 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 15:47:10
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Originally posted by Dr. Bob
quote:
Originally posted by sp-1
a marshall jcm 800 100watt combo with the knobs on top. I can't remember why I sold it.... so the question remains WHYYYYY ???????
Hi SP-1
Wow.......... , sorry man......
That must really hurt.
Thought......
Maybe we do it, in the never ending pursuit, for a better sound-tone.
Regards Dr. Bob
Thats the problem I ended up with a shitty fender m-80 head and a homemade 2x 12" speakersomething when I think of the things I've owned and again sold, I wonder what happened.
-marshall jcm800 100 watt combo
-ampeg svt 3 pro with peavey 4x10" and 1x15" speaker cabinets.
-marshall dynamic bass system 400 watt with 4x10" and 2x15" speakercab.
-marshall 100watt valvestate with 2 4x12" speakercabs.
-warwick streamerII neckthru 4 string bass.
-bc rich 80's usa mockingbird bass.
-Tobias bass.
-Kramer xl 8 string bass
-Gibson U2(not the band) guitar.
-ibanez 80's destroyerII.
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Dr. Bob
Moderator
Australia
6593 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 15:58:59
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Hi SP-1
Sounds like you're still searching for that elusive tone.
I wonder if Goran knew, how big a can of worms he was opening up?
I suppose we should be grateful that he started this thread.
It's sort of like, group therapy I suppose.
We get to vent some steam, & maybe, get a bit of sympathy from the other members along the way.
But in the end, we all have to move forward.
Regards Dr. Bob  |
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jack
Platinum Member
USA
1418 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 16:32:54
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| Fortunately, I still have all my guitars and amps, but I have gotten rid of a few effects here and there...but nothing that I really want back, so I guess I have done alright...Thats what I get for being a packrat I guess.... |
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FRANZONI
Double Platinum Member
Ireland
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Posted - 04/13/2007 : 17:00:29
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i got a bit like jack in the last few years...i don't sell anymore thats why the garage conversion is gonna have to happen this year....i told mrs franzoni its a playroom for the kids...he he... well it will be as well 'cause their always messing with my stuff in the spare room so i've no reason to think if i move it out there it will change anything except maybe i will be able to crank the amp a bit more..the garage is away from the house...i might be the oldest person in the hood to get an A.S.B.O....... |
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DeFrag
Moderator
USA
3409 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 17:45:14
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I've done fine as well. My first guitar was a Harmony Flying-V from JCPenney purchased for $100 which I still have. It's only worth a couple 10-spots now so I may as well keep it.
I did however take a beating on an RV-5 return.. bought new, it sounded lush in the store yet harsh at home. It was like flushing a $100 down the toilet when I traded it in for a PS-5. Now I wish I had it back. |
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StratoSphere
Double Platinum Member
Canada
2232 Posts |
Posted - 04/13/2007 : 18:40:23
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| actually i forgot about one. i had a Creamy Dreamer that i sold when i was in a pinch a few years back. and it was one of the first ones made. (the guy that made them lives in my hometown). the letters of "sustain punch" were in regular solid printing and not that wierd jagged print that most are done in. i wish i still had that one |
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Big Boss Man
Gold Member
USA
564 Posts |
Posted - 04/14/2007 : 01:45:47
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| There are not a whole lot of things that I have sold, at least not anything that good. I did start that thread though about selling off some of my pedals so maybe that will change. |
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Regretting a guitar sale/trade?
