694 thoughts on “American Vintage Guitar”

    1. Re: 1951 Martin 00-18
      jack

      : I have a 1951 Martin 00-18 that I purchased from the original owner. This guitar is all oringinal and in great condition! It is what is called "sunburst" although I personally wouldn’t call it sunburst. I am going to be selling it and need to get an idea what it is worth.. Thanks!

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Charlie Talmadge
      Charlie Talmadge

      I have a 1951 Martin 00-18 that I purchased from the original owner. This guitar is all oringinal and in pratically mint condition! It is what is called "sunburst" although I personally wouldn’t call it sunburst. I am going to be selling it and need to get an idea what it is worth.. Thanks!

  1. 1956 Gibson Les Paul TV Junior with Original GA-7 Amp
    Tony Gorski (via moderator)

    Starting on Thanksgiving, at 5 PM (E.S.T.) I will be auctioning off my authentic 1956 Gibson Les Paul TV Junior with its original GA-7 Amplifier, Original Alligator Case and Original Sales Receipt. If interested go to:
    http://www.auntieteee.com/Ebay2004/LesPaul/LesPaulMain.htm
    to view the pre-auction description, history of this set and view the photos. On Thankgiving go to the bottom of that page and click on "See my other autions here" to view the auction Any questions please email.

  2. ALEX 1960's electric guitar
    Eric

    Does anyone know anything about an electric guitar made in the late 60’s with the brand name "ALEX"? I have one I purchased used in 1970 and assume it was made in the mid to late 60’s.

  3. 1980 Gibson Les Paul Custom Limited Edition Goldtop
    terry couch

    this guitar has a pearl plate on the back of the headstock with (Reg No 42) on it, Serial#80650084, a very rare guitar according to vintage dealers and an appraiser in Nashville, they haven seen one like it, it was the 42nd one made, i bought it new in 1980, if you know anything about it let me know, it is for sale, asking $5,000 but will negotiate, email me for pictures at [email protected], phome# 606 374 7616

  4. Mysterious Old Epiphone
    David (via moderator)

    I’ve been all over the Web to identify this one–any ideas? Black solid body, heavy, uneven double cut-out w/ "bat wing" head (like Fender). So far it’s a Crestwood or Wilshire from c.1964. BUT–the headpiece says in pearl inlay script "Epiphone by Gibson tm" The inlays are pearl wedges on rosewood. It has three pick-ups,(black, one is wide like a humbucker), only two knobs (V/T) (black metal) and three small toggle switches, each one operates a pick-up. no pick guard. Tremelo bar is missing and it hooked into a spring-loaded box. The edges of the body have white trim.
    If the neck wasn’t unique I’d guess the body was reworked, maybe so, but I’ve never seen the wedge inlay or the name script.

    1. Re: Mysterious Old Epiphone
      Dwight Listmayer (via moderator)

      : I’ve been all over the Web to identify this one–any ideas? Black solid body, heavy, uneven double cut-out w/ "bat wing" head (like Fender). So far it’s a Crestwood or Wilshire from c.1964. BUT–the headpiece says in pearl inlay script "Epiphone by Gibson tm" The inlays are pearl wedges on rosewood. It has three pick-ups,(black, one is wide like a humbucker), only two knobs (V/T) (black metal) and three small toggle switches, each one operates a pick-up. no pick guard. Tremelo bar is missing and it hooked into a spring-loaded box. The edges of the body have white trim.
      : If the neck wasn’t unique I’d guess the body was reworked, maybe so, but I’ve never seen the wedge inlay or the name script.

      Yes … indeed a mystery. With only 4 models to choose from I think – those 2 plus the Olympic & the "Dwight", yours doesn’t sound quite like any of them, but mostly like a modified Crestwood? Serial # anywhere?

      Good luck with it.

      Strat Man Dwight

      1. Re: Mysterious Old Epiphone
        beurpy

        how about the "Dwight" epiphone. I’m very curious about it too. I know peter doherty played on it with the libertines but i don’t know how old is the guitar. That’s an old student model as far as i know. is it easy to find?

  5. 1969 Fender Precision Bass
    Les Jones

    I have a 1969 Fender precision base in Sunburst.
    It is cased and in excellent condition.Cmplete with Ownwers manual
    Everything on it is original. I baught it in 1972
    Pictures available. Serial Number 267647 (F Series 1969)
    Could you please give me an approximate valuation of this item.
    Many thanks in advance
    Is anybody interested in buying it.
    Les Jones (UK)

  6. 1969 Fender Precision Bass
    Les Jones

    I have a 1969 Fender precision base in Sunburst.
    It is cased and in excellent condition.
    Pictures available. Serial Number 267647 (F Series 1969)
    Could you please give me an approximate valuation of this item.
    Many thanks in advance
    Les Jones

  7. 1950 Hardbody Silvertone Guitar
    Kim Goodwin

    Hello,

    We have a 1950 Hardbody Silvertone Guitar, Red in color and a 1960 Silvertone Tube Amplifier. Both in mint condition. We are trying to find the value of these items and any help you can give us would be appreciated.

    If you cannot helps us to put a value on these, could you possible steer us in the right direction to get this information.

    Thank you,
    Kim

  8. goya gold glitter guitar
    lynn

    I have a gold glitter goya guitar purchased in mid 60’s. would like to know if they are still made, and what this guitar would be worth today.

  9. Vintage Vox
    Chet Hall

    At an estate sale, I came across a 1973 Vox, ser 398492. Looks to be Italian made. Does anyone have any resources for investigating this guitar.

    1. : need diagram for this..can anyone help..thanks..michael

      hy.. I bought an Elk Amp last week, but I don´t know anything about Elk. Can anybody help me? Sorry about my english, my language is german 😉
      greetings Ria

  10. Im looking for 2 different guitars….One is a MIJ 68 reissue pink paisley telecaster…condition doesnt matter to me too much I dont want somethin thats been dropped down a flight of stairs and it must be in good working and playing condition….but I dont care about dings and dents much price is the important thing….The other is a red white and blue buck owens all american guitar that was made by harmony I think they have the silvertone name on them cause they were sold by sears…again as long as its playable condition isnt the number one factor Im not really a collector Just like some odd ball stuff

  11. ELK 12 String
    Steve Tesinsky

    I recently have come into possession of an old ELK electric 12 string. I would like to refurbish it but I am not sure what it looked like originally. Does anyone out there in internet land have any information that may help me?

    Thanks,
    Steve

    1. Re: GUYA G TONE
      Doug

      I can help.. It’s the label that’s confusing. The "G" is just part of the logo. The correct spelling is "Guyatone". If your interested in selling drop me an email.. Good Luck

    2. Re: GUYA G TONE
      Arturo Soto

      Hi Diana. I’m in the same predicament as you are, have you got any news about the price of these things? They sound ok, but they don’t look like they are worth a lot.

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... DIANA
      DIANA

      I HAVE A GUYA G TONE STEEL GUITAR 6 STRING FOR SALE, BUT I DON’T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THEM, I DON’T KNOW WHAT THEY ARE WORTH OR HOW OLD THE GUITAR IS.

  12. '50's martin d28
    joe parker

    Looking for early 50’s(50-54)Martin D28 in clean original condition.No basket cases or refinished please.e-mail ith pics and info-top dollar payed for right guitar.ohsc a plus. Thanks!

  13. WANTED: FENDER STARCASTER
    Nick Matteliano

    Hello, i am looking for a NOS Fender Starcaster or one that is in great condition. I know there was a post here in October of last year regarding one, but i dont know if that transaction went down. I am serious about buying one, so if you have one you are willing to sell PLEASE let me know!!!

    1. Re: WANTED: FENDER STARCASTER
      Michel Landry

      Hi, i live in Canada, i have a Fender Starcaster, black body , natural wood and white , if you are still looking for one, i have picture i can send you, Hope to have news from you, Bye

      Hello, i am looking for a NOS Fender Starcaster or one that is in great condition. I know there was a post here in October of last year regarding one, but i dont know if that transaction went down. I am serious about buying one, so if you have one you are willing to sell PLEASE let me know!!!

    1. Re: Silverburst 1978 Gibson Les Paul
      alan

      : if you have one of these can you email me i might buy it off you dude thanks for your time

      i have a 1978 gibson les paul custom in well played condition sounds great has coil taps brass nut

    2. Re: Silverburst 1978 Gibson Les Paul
      CJ

      I can get ya one if your intrested. : if you have one of these can you email me i might buy it off you dude thanks for your time

  14. old 12 string electric
    Jeff B.

    Nedd info on a KADA Continental 12 string electric. Strat style body, made in the USA, Tremelo, 2 tone , 1 volume. Thanks!

    1. Re: Recco guitar
      ian

      : I was wondering if anyony could tell me where i can get some information on my guitar. My grandfather gave it to me, and it was his father’s before him. It’s a solid body electric and its quite thin. The only clue i have as to it’s make is the word "Recco" printed on the headstock. Ive searched everywhere for keyword "recco" at guitar databases with no luck. If anyone knows anything please email me, thanks.

      I have a recco guitar with a red to black finish that I bought from somebody I knew. It doesn’t seem like it’s from the late 60’s, more like the late 50’s, It might be fiberglass with a wood laminate, it has one rickenbacker style neck pickup, and that’s it. I bought it in a completely unaltered state, except for the tuning heads which had been replaced because I thing the D,G, and B string tuners had rusted closed.

    2. Re: Recco guitar
      Nate

      I recently ran across a Recco bass on sale in guitar centeres used section on their website. I have owned a similar one for a few months but had no clue as to the make. The style unconfusable. I had no clue of tracing it do to the fact that I literally pulled it out of a wall we smashed down.

      It is a late 60’s style hollowbody bass with sunburst paint, two humbuck or double coil puckups, and a volume-pickup-tone pot setup. The paint is pretty shot and I did some sanding to the bridge to make it have a playable action but the electrons completely work however a little statically when in transition.

    3. Re: Recco guitar
      Dennis

      OK, I will tell you what I know. I got a brand new Recco solid body for my birthday in 1966. It was purchased by my mother at a departments store in suburban Detroit (I picked it out). On the same rack were Teisco Del Rays and Silvertones. It was a short scale neck, with chrome pick guard. Two white block pickups. It was cherry red center fading to black edges. one slide switch & volume & tone knobs for both pickups. I never saw them in any normal music store, and we had several large ones on the area. It was just over $100.
      I would be interested in purchasing one if someone would part with it. Don’t expect much money for it… I’d just like to have one again. It certainly won’t replace my SG.
      Dennis

    4. Re: Recco guitar
      PRESTON SILKWOOD

      I have a recco too. its cherry red inside fadeing to black. looks good but i need to fix it up and replace basically everything. i dont know anyone who has one where im from and i wanted to know if its worth the few extra bucks to fix it up or get a new guitar.

        1. Re: Recco guitar
          Dorene

          : i have one exactly like yours cherry red to black don’t know much about them …..Ahh, the mystery of the RECCO. I have a late 60’s hollow bodied electric. 3 knobs, 2 pickups,square pearl inlay in some frets. Red "recco" plate tag. Black protector for strumming? Red and black (burst?) I was 10 when a friend bought it for me. I also still have the silver tone amp with tubes and foot pedal stuff. I’m trying to find someone to restore it. Made in Japan on neck reinforcer in back. Dead end search keeps bringing me here..over and over so here’s my addition to the mystery. Sorry, I’m no help!

          1. Re: Recco guitar
            alex knighton

            i have a red hollow body recco guitar. it has no hardware though i wish some one had one of these so they could send me a picture so i could restore it to look like it did originally….i love the way it plays.

            1. Re: Recco guitar
              Amanda C

              I have a red hollow body electric recco. My father gave it to me, he got in somewhere around 1969-70 I think, and i don’t know if it was new or used when he got it.

              1. Re: Recco guitar
                alex knighton

                : I have a red hollow body electric recco. My father gave it to me, he got in somewhere around 1969-70 I think, and i don’t know if it was new or used when he got it.
                :
                send a picture of it to [email protected]

            2. Re: Recco guitar
              Chris Pickett

              I have one exactly like it, and it is a beautiful playing as well as looking guitar. I totally disassembled mine to give it a once over. For the record, mine has only two knobs and two slider switches(Older model). Controls are housed on a front loading control plate(very nice for working on electronics on hollowbodies like this. Okay Recco’s were made in Japan. They did make student and intermediate guitars, but also made some higher end copy models. Some play EXTREMELY well others not so well, THEN again if I were to go buy a Big name "F" or "G" name say I would play probably 20 before I found the ONE. Anyway I digress, Fit and finish for the most part on these guitars is good. Neck Pocket and Neck Heel look as though they were made for each other, ZERO gaps or shimming inside, all signs of good work. You have to remember Japanese Craftsmen of this time were just that Craftsmen. They took great pride in their work. The old Japanese guitars were and still are by many, considered substandard, but look at the CBS "F’s". JUNK! Recco’s are getting VERY hard to find, and one’s with the original parts are even harder. Pickups and electronics(Pots and switches) are the EXACT same as those found on the early Kingston Guitars also made in Japan. Kingston’s were made from 1958-1967, so I would say the Recco’s are the same although I have found no hard dates on them. I can tell you one thing I am NOT certain of value, but I do know in the hands of some who can play guitar proficiently you can make some sweet sounds. Feel free to email at [email protected]
              : i have a red hollow body recco guitar. it has no hardware though i wish some one had one of these so they could send me a picture so i could restore it to look like it did originally….i love the way it plays.

            3. Re: Recco guitar
              carl

              : i have a red hollow body recco guitar. it has no hardware though i wish some one had one of these so they could send me a picture so i could restore it to look like it did originally….i love the way it plays.

              I HAVE A RECCO HOLLOW BODY ELECTRIC WOULD LIKE TO SELL DON’T KNOW WHAT IT’S WORTH CARL 314 3556430

              1. just gave this kid a recco all original
                Anonymous

                314-605-4211 his name is Pat Dolan in St Louis, MO
                it was in a basement for 30 plus years! He has pics or email me [email protected]. its complete except for knobs everythings there. He may sell it he wants a fender.

    5. Re: Recco guitar
      Cody Hamilton

      I also have a Recco that my grandfather gave me back in the early 90’s. It’s a red hollow body with three knobs (2 tone, 1 volume) 2 pickups (each with a seperate on/off switch) and a wammy bar. It definately looks to be from the 60’s, and I was just wandering if anyone knew the price range this could be sold at. From what I’ve dug up, these things must be pretty rare. No one hardly has one!
      Thanks for your help
      Cody

      1. Re: Recco guitar
        Tommy Lewis

        : I also have a Recco that my grandfather gave me back in the early 90’s. It’s a red hollow body with three knobs (2 tone, 1 volume) 2 pickups (each with a seperate on/off switch) and a wammy bar. It definately looks to be from the 60’s, and I was just wandering if anyone knew the price range this could be sold at. From what I’ve dug up, these things must be pretty rare. No one hardly has one!
        : Thanks for your help
        : Cody

        Cody I traded a man a 20 gau. single shot shotgun for one just like you described at a yardsale. If you find out anything please e-mail me. thanks, TL

        1. Re: Recco guitar
          ed

          I found a recco at a thriftstore for $20. Small solidbody teisco-like with 4 pickups, metal pickguard, and whammy mechanism (although quite different from the whammies you find on teiscos). Of course, the finish was shot, 2 of the tuners had at some point been replaced, the bridge was trashed — but the electronics work (although quite microphonic). A fun project!

          : : I also have a Recco that my grandfather gave me back in the early 90’s. It’s a red hollow body with three knobs (2 tone, 1 volume) 2 pickups (each with a seperate on/off switch) and a wammy bar. It definately looks to be from the 60’s, and I was just wandering if anyone knew the price range this could be sold at. From what I’ve dug up, these things must be pretty rare. No one hardly has one!
          : : Thanks for your help
          : : Cody

          : Cody I traded a man a 20 gau. single shot shotgun for one just like you described at a yardsale. If you find out anything please e-mail me. thanks, TL

          1. Re: Recco guitar
            ian

            : I found a recco at a thriftstore for $20. Small solidbody teisco-like with 4 pickups, metal pickguard, and whammy mechanism (although quite different from the whammies you find on teiscos). Of course, the finish was shot, 2 of the tuners had at some point been replaced, the bridge was trashed — but the electronics work (although quite microphonic). A fun project!

            :
            : : : I also have a Recco that my grandfather gave me back in the early 90’s. It’s a red hollow body with three knobs (2 tone, 1 volume) 2 pickups (each with a seperate on/off switch) and a wammy bar. It definately looks to be from the 60’s, and I was just wandering if anyone knew the price range this could be sold at. From what I’ve dug up, these things must be pretty rare. No one hardly has one!
            : : : Thanks for your help
            : : : Cody

            : : Cody I traded a man a 20 gau. single shot shotgun for one just like you described at a yardsale. If you find out anything please e-mail me. thanks, TL

            I might like to buy the 4-pickup one. Could you send me some pics? You said you bought it for 20, I’ll pay more.
            My email is [email protected]

    6. Re: Recco guitar
      Finnegan

      I bought a bass second hand and all I know about it is that it says "Recco" on the headstock. I just want to know if I got screwed out of $80 for this thing.

    7. Re: Recco guitar
      au pare-house of XI

      I am amazed that someone else has an unidentfiable "RECCO"! We are trying to find another seven just like the one in one of our houses, but are yet unable to define it’s specific origin. Please email us your email address and any info you find and we will be more than happy to send any information that we gather up. So far the trail seems to lead more toward Greece or Italy rather than to Mexico or Brasil as had first thought. [email protected]
      Dig This!
      http://www.cosmicdreams.org/itn/itn_shows/scene/behind_the_scene.htm
      Is this not the best testimonial for a Magically
      Special guitar brand or what!

    8. Re: Recco guitar
      mg

      Recco was a music company from Japan in the late 60’s/early 70’s with a distribution office in the US. they made beginner/student guitars and tube & solid state combo amps. that’s all i know.

    9. Re: Recco guitar
      Dawn

      Hi Wes,

      I was wondering if you had any luck? I have an acoustic left handed guitar with the only clue on it’s origin being Recco as well. I know that doesn’t help you at all, but you aren’t alone out there!!
      dawn

      1. Re: Recco guitar
        Don and Judy

        My husband and I have just bought several instruments from a musician’s estate. One of them is a red, Recco hollow-body electric guitar. Evidently the old gentleman played a lot of jazz music with the biggies around Detroit back in his day. If the guitar was made in the early 60’s as mentioned here, then the guitar is still in pretty good condition. If there was a whammy, it is missing now though. It is possibly one of the older ones with two pickups and two switches, tone and volume knob. It will be going on eBay soon. Anyone know anything about value? [email protected]

    10. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Wes Love
      Wes Love

      I was wondering if anyony could tell me where i can get some information on my guitar. My grandfather gave it to me, and it was his father’s before him. It’s a solid body electric and its quite thin. The only clue i have as to it’s make is the word "Recco" printed on the headstock. Ive searched everywhere for keyword "recco" at guitar databases with no luck. If anyone knows anything please email me, thanks.

      1. Recco Guitars
        Kid

        I’m buying a Recco Dreadnought type Mod No. RA-154 from a gal I met recently. It’s in better than fair shape and I have high hopes for it. I’m in the process of doing a hard search on any info I might may gather. I’d appreciate any help and will post any significant findings I make
        for all to use in their journey. I’m paying $60.00 for it and that seems fair. I’m beginning my search today, and from the sound’s I’m hearing
        I’m already wishing myself “Good Luck”. Youall know more when I know more.
        Ciao!

      2. My first bass was a solid body Recco my parent bought for $35 from Treasure Island dept store in Atlanta in 1969. I learned to play along with my 45s while laid up in a body cast after a dirtbike accident. I installed a fuzz pedal into it complete with the footswitch and battery. Still have the bass, but havent played it in 45 years. After reading these posts, I’m goint to go dig it out and see how it plays.

        1. Treasure Island
          Bryan

          That is cool! My first electric guitar was a Recco bass my parents bought me around 68/69 from Treasurer Island in Madison Wi. The brown sunburst and if I remember it was a single pickup. I sold it along with all my other guitars years later but I sure wish I would have kept it along with a Univoc 6 string I had.

      3. Recco guitar
        Roy

        I have a recco guitar acutually recently was given to me by a close friend… But really no need for it was just wanting to sell it to someone who could actually put it to somegood use if not it’ll just collect dust.. But if interested you can email me at my address [email protected]..

      4. Rocco: found a Recco 6-string
        guam hippie

        Model RA-154 acoustic purchased at a hard sale this AM…Can’t find any info about it either. Has amazing sound!!!

      5. Recco classical?
        Anonymous

        Just bought a Recco classical for twenty bucks.A college girl.A beautiful girl, not the guitar.I am retired and she will be the perfect learning experience for me!Warm her up!Grind her down all the way!Strip her NAKED!Stain and refinish in satin!The guitar is a project in need!The college girl?A dream indeed!

      6. Recco bass
        SteveS

        I recently started playing bass again
        after several years. My wife had a Recco bass
        that belonged to her grandfather who
        passed away in the 90’s. I tried it out
        through my old Peavey TNT 100 (I bought
        new in 1979) and it sounds good. I had
        borrowed a Scheckter (sp?) and I actually
        like the sound of the Recco better. I
        may hang on to this one and play it
        a while.

      7. 1952 recco hollow body jazz guitar
        ttoko

        I got a 1952 recco jazz gutiar, it’s(she) sunburst with a wood pick guard, and, though I had to repace the mechines
        with Grovers it purrs like a kitten! nick-named Jazzy, I recived her on christmas eve 2013, and she’s the best guitar,that i own! out of 19! in case your’e wondering why,I kept on this misson, I would like to know if it is rare? the frets, are slightly fanned, the tag in side the f-hole says recco japan and her serial number is 60,dose this make it (her) early?

        thanks Ttoko.

      8. Recco Classical guitar
        Jon

        I just bought an unnamed classical through e-Bay for $30 and may have identified it as a Recco as the curvature of the fingerboard above the sound hole matches a Recco currently being offered on e-Bay (5/4/12). I repair/rebuild old acoustics as a sideline and was absolutely blown away by the sound of this guitar. With medium/hard tension cheap strings, it has excellent sustain (particularly good in the upper register) without metallic overtones in the bass and the overall balance is quite good. The bass has the deep resonant tone similar to my Goya G-20, but out performs the G-20 in the upper register and has a more bell like quality in the mid-range. All in all, I am completely amazed at the sound and ease of play of this $30 beater, and it is highly unlikely I will ever sell it.

      9. Recco hollow body
        GeorgiaLes

        My first guitar was a Recco hollow body strung with steel strings. I received it in 1969 when I was 11 years old. I played it exclusively until I was 14 when I got a 12 string. I restrung the Recco with nylon and used it for my classical lessons until I got a proper classical guitar. I sold the guitar at a garage sale in 2000 for about $15 and ironically, it had been purchased at a discount store in the 60’s in Madison, WI called “Treasure Island” for $15! (The store was a division of JCPenney, I believe and similar to WalMart in its day.)

        I am looking for a hollow body Recco to hang on the wall with some other guitars. If you come across one, please email me at [email protected]. Thanks.

  15. MYSTERY Guitar... Vintage 60's
    dee

    I have listed this mystery guitar on eBay, the auction is about to end – please look and let me know if you have any idea what it is!!! Cheers, d.

    1. Re: vox bass
      fred the bass master

      : well, i think that you are demanding to much for a vox bass. i lately purchased a used, but still mint condition- never played, gibson static bass guitar, for almost half that, but thanx for ripping the american working man out of his money

    2. Re: vox bass
      Ed Sprock

      : I have a guestion that I got to ask you. I have a vox panther bass with patent applied for, i’m guessing it was made in the late 1960s.I was wandering if you could tell me what it might be worth. I would appreciate it. thanks.

      I have one as well….one was bought for a classic collection of guitars for $450 in 1997. Details are available at a web site called The Cutlery Connection

    3. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... andy
      andy

      I have a guestion that I got to ask you. I have a vox panther bass with patent applied for, i’m guessing it was made in the late 1960s.I was wandering if you could tell me what it might be worth. I would appreciate it. thanks.

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      Vox AC30C2X Blues Amp

  16. ELK ECHO Amplifer Schematic needed??
    Mike

    Has anyone with a similar amplifer found a schematic yet? If you have had success with the repair of your amp perhaps you could post the correct voltages on the pins of the EL34’s.

    1. Re: ELK ECHO Amplifer Schematic needed??
      eric

      i am revising an elk echo amp currently.

      i would reccommend to avoid the EL34 tube here. the heaters will draw too much current. the heater-winding can only
      provide 4.5 A. it says so on the x-former itself.

      what you get is 4 x 300 + 1 x 600 = 1800 ma for the pre-amp and driver tubes.

      EL34 heater current is 1500mA per tube, giving 3000mA.

      1800 + 3000 = 4800 mA

      6L6 heater current is 900 mA per tube, giving 1800 mA.

      1800 + 1800 = 3600, safe margin for the 4.5 A thetransformer can supply.

      plus i’d like to mention that in the dr tube schematic, the first filter cap is 100 uF. it is not an original value (marked by a "*"). the rectifier tube cannot handle that capacity in the first cap.

      the driver tube is in my opinion a 6CG7, because of the heater wiring. 4 is heater one, and 5 is heater two. 9 is not connected. on an average preamp tube, like a 12AX7 or ECC83, this is not done as you know. with those tubes, heater one is pins 4 + 5, and heater two is pin 9. but, i may miss out something here cos in the dr.tube schematic it looks like it is wired different but it still says it’s an ECC83.

      i’ll let you know when i get it up and running.

      i’ll measure it for the 6L6 tubes.

      later,

      eric

    1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
      Joe Caparole

      Hi guys,
      I have an HS Anderson bass, 4 string, very heavy and only seen once more in my life an other one of it. I too can’t find information about it, except that it was made by Morris in the late ’70s. Currently I’m defretting it, hence I search around for pictures and info. The pickups sound really bad (I’m more a funk/jazz player than rock/pop) to me so those two single coils I will replace as well in the near future.

      greets,
      Joe

      1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
        John

        I bought my H S Anderson bass in Sydney Australia around 1978 and it is very heavy but looks quite good in a dark chocolate colour. I know nothing about them. Are they worth much?

        1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
          John

          : I bought my H S Anderson bass in Sydney Australia around 1978 and it is very heavy but looks quite good in a dark chocolate colour. I know nothing about them. Are they worth much?

          1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
            harry

            i bought my h.s. anderson bask bass(bb-1) in japan, where i live, and i love it! i purchased mine for about $600 about three years ago.

            1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
              René Visser

              I’ve got an ES 336 clone by HS Anderson, bought it in ’86 (!) in the local music shop in Breda, Netherlands. I love this guitar, the way it sounds and looks, of course it’s so familiar by now.
              I don’t know nothing about it, it’s from Japan and that’s all. Never seen any other HS Anderson guitars except from the internet.

              1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
                guy celis

                I just bought a HS Anderson B1 bass from 1973
                in L.A.
                I know there is one more bass in the Netherlands
                from HS Anderson (a guy from Breda)
                Are there any Belgium guys who own one ?

                1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
                  Yotsanun(Thailand)

                  : Well, i just got H.S.Anderson Bask bassII from my friend.
                  : It’s a P bass style with mint condition frame ash body and maple fret board. i saw "M.Shinoda 76-31-03" signed on neck at bolt joint and pickup slot position.
                  : sound is too more punch than P-bass 78′
                  : did anyone have more detail for this brand? Thx

                2. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
                  Petur

                  I’ve bought a BB-1 bass about 15 years ago from a guy in Groningen. A friend of mine has one too (he recently got it from his sister who lives in………… Breda)

                  It’s a nice, heavy bass and I’m very happy it’s mine

            2. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
              John Draper

              My H S Anderson bass has a nice rich tone and other than being a bit heavy plays really well. E-mail me with your thoughts.

      2. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
        Timo

        :Hey,
        I got one as well, medium scale double cut away, look a bit like an alembic. Sure is heavy, but comfortable to wear & play, I’ve only seen one before mine, in a musicstore in copenhagen. The pickups really suck, I’ve tried a P-bass pickup on it , it sounds p-baasy, but with a different kind of "hollowness" if you get it. A bit difficult to get throught in the mix, so I put a Dimarzio model one on it, but I haven’t had the time to explore it. Sounds promosing though…

        take care,Timo Lundgren, Sweden

    2. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
      Byrd

      I would like information about and how much my guitar is worth it looks like one of the new line6 guitars (variax) you know the double cut body it has a pick gard close to a Gidson SG its pickup setup is a two mini humbucker.If you could e-mail me some info it would greatly appreciated.

      1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
        Tim Raleigh

        : I have an HS-1 and I learned it was made in Japan custom by Vestax. They are rare collectables, Prince has some and are hard to find information on since so few were made. They are worth what someone will pay and are not listed in any reference book. Great rare guitars.

        1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
          Guillaume

          I have an HS Anderson guitar. Behind the headstock it’s written : "Hs Anderson – PART II by MORRIS"
          On the neck (through body) before the last fret, there is an insert of pearl where are stamped the letter : HS 0S-2.
          And on the last fret a date is stamped : 03.06.80
          The logo on the front of the head is the same you can see on this guitar : http://www2.gol.com/users/maki/guitar/hs.JPG

          What’s look like your HS-1 ?

          1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
            steve powell

            i also have one but it’s a HS-A2. Can’t see Morris anywhere but back of headstock has 2 rows of numbers- 206791 then 214
            i live in Australia the guy i got it of is quite knowleadgeable and says they’re Australian made (which contradicts previous repliers).this guitar was supposedly owned by Aussie muso John Swan (swanee) the half -brother of more famous Jimmy barnes of Cold Chisel fame. this is likely as the friend i bought it from lived in same location as both these guys. this has EMG pickups and sounds great, especially for that classic Santana sound (and i’m comparing it to a ’63 strat and a Les Paul Signature Recording guitar against both of which it loses nothing.)Seems standard pickups not so good. Also can concur that is very heavy guitar weightwise.

            1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
              kris

              i live in the philippines, i have h.s anderson houton guitar, i’m planning to sell it, it’s a vintage guitar….

            2. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
              thomas

              I have a HS A2 aswell, I bought it 78 in Germany. After a long search in the net I found out that it was made in Japan as a high level brand of Morris. Still love the guitar, heavy that’s right but the sound is great.

              1. Re: H.S. Anderson electric guitar
                Liam

                My dad owns a HS-A2 which he bought in the UK in about 1975, he has fitted DiMazzios and it sounds great. Of course it’s also very heavy but in great nick.
                Why doesn’t anybody know much about these guitars? They are most likely Korean but have read many different stories.

      1. H.S. Anderson bass guitar
        John van Prehn

        It was a pleasant surprise to me to find references to the H.S. Anderson bass guitar on internet.
        I owned one during the late seventies while living in New Zealand and regrettably sold it when moving back to Holland in 1980. I never forgave myself. It was a beaut bassguitar: heavy (which I like) with a good action. An electronics-friend had rewired the pick-ups to (somewhat) the sound of a Fender Jazzbass. Using nylon-wound strings and playing through a Rockit bass-amp (solid state) with 1 x 15″ EV and 1 x 15″ JBL bins, using heaps of bass + treble and very little mid-tones, it was the nicest bass I’ve played on.
        Missing her like hell!

        1. HS Anderson
          Richard McCabe

          Gidday John

          I bought that bass from you!

          I still have it and play it all the time, so it went to a good home.

          Electrics are unchanged but for a new switch (replaced about three years ago). The hard case is pretty beat up now (it has been well travelled ). Currently playing on round wounds through a Markbass amp = match made in heaven 🙂

          Cheers

        2. H.S. Anderson bass for sale
          Joost

          @ John van Prehn:
          If you still miss it like hell: I’ve got an H.S. Anderson bass for sale (I live in Holland). It’s old, it looks used, but it still plays and sounds great. I’ve owned it for 20 years and now I’m looking for something different.
          Please contact me if you are interested.

          1. H.S. Anderson bass
            John van Prehn

            Hallo Joost,

            Missing it is one thing, but buying another one depends on price and distance I’d have to travel to check it out.
            Thing is that I don’t really need it as I already have 2 other basses while I don’t play much these days. So it’s mainly a case of nostalgia.
            But I may be interested and would like to hear from you in case the price and whereabouts are acceptable.
            If you can enclose a photo it will be appreciated as I wonder if we’re talking about the same model. Mine came out during the mid-seventies and seeing you owned yours for 20 years, I wonder if the model is the same?
            Like to hear from you.
            John.

            1. HS Anderson BB1
              tom

              Hello,

              I have this bass in a good condition. I would sell it for 200 Euro.
              Is it an offer for you? Or maybe for another one who is interested.
              Tell me!

              Best regards

              Tom

              1. HS anderson Bass
                Bert

                Hi Tom,

                I’m now on this website, and the forum formatting is a bit strange, so i have no idea if this is a forum post or a pm,
                but in any case, if that HS anderson bass is still for sale, i would be greatly interested!

                Regards
                Bert

    1. Re: Fender F-85
      lee

      Hi,

      I have an F85 and have only been able to determine it was made between 1974-1980 and retailed for about $450.

      I think the site was mrguitar heads.com

      Lee
      : I’ve got an F-86 acoustic but want to know how old it is. The serial no. F7837616 and on th back of the neck it has 838162 stamped on it. It’s made in Japan. Anyone know how I’d find out the year of production?

      : Thanks in advance.

      1. Re: Fender F-85
        scott

        : Hi,

        : I have an F85 and have only been able to determine it was made between 1974-1980 and retailed for about $450.

        : I think the site was mrguitar heads.com

        : Lee
        : : I’ve got an F-86 acoustic but want to know how old it is. The serial no. F7837616 and on th back of the neck it has 838162 stamped on it. It’s made in Japan. Anyone know how I’d find out the year of production?

        : : Thanks in advance.

        i had an f85 in 1978, list at that time was $895, it was the fender copy of martin d28

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... Cathal Magee
      Cathal Magee

      I’ve got an F-86 acoustic but want to know how old it is. The serial no. F7837616 and on th back of the neck it has 838162 stamped on it. It’s made in Japan. Anyone know how I’d find out the year of production?

      Thanks in advance.

      1. Wanted: Fender F-85 or Fender F-95
        Paul Kramer

        Dear Friends:

        I’m looking for and old Fender F-85 or Fender F-95. I live about 20 miles from Martin Guitar; i.e., near Nazereth, PA. Please advise.

        Paul Kramer
        Stroudsburg, PA 18360
        570-476-2950
        [email protected]

  17. noel gallagher guitar
    tori

    I’m trying to find a guitar autographed by noel gallagher (from the band Oasis) to buy for my boyfriend. Anyone know where I can buy one? If you can even buy those?

    1. Re: elk echo amp guitar man )please reply martin!
      Dave

      : I´m still fixing my ELK guitar/man echo amp. I waNT To replace the valves± which ones should I use? there are 5 preamp/valves and 3 big ones. Please help me, I´m affraid I´ve bought the wrong ones(EL34)
      : Thanks Mark

      1. Re: elk echo amp guitar man )please reply martin!
        dave

        : : I´m still fixing my ELK guitar/man echo amp. I waNT To replace the valves± which ones should I use? there are 5 preamp/valves and 3 big ones. Please help me, I´m affraid I´ve bought the wrong ones(EL34)
        : : Thanks Mark
        Mark – A long time ago I had an Elk amplifier that I bought in Japan. The big tubes [the output tubes] can be el 34. they are just an Military version of 6L6 tubes which were in the original. The small tubes farthest away from the big ones are 12ax7. I cannot remember the two other tubes. One next to the big tubes and the one which drives the tremelo. I am looking for a schematic for the Elk. Do you have one that you could send me a copy. Hope this helps a little bit.

        1. Re: elk echo amp guitar man )please reply martin!
          Humberto Fierro

          : : : I´m still fixing my ELK guitar/man echo amp. I waNT To replace the valves± which ones should I use? there are 5 preamp/valves and 3 big ones. Please help me, I´m affraid I´ve bought the wrong ones(EL34)
          : : : Thanks Mark
          : Mark – A long time ago I had an Elk amplifier that I bought in Japan. The big tubes [the output tubes] can be el 34. they are just an Military version of 6L6 tubes which were in the original. The small tubes farthest away from the big ones are 12ax7. I cannot remember the two other tubes. One next to the big tubes and the one which drives the tremelo. I am looking for a schematic for the Elk. Do you have one that you could send me a copy. Hope this helps a little bit.

          :::I have another ELK amplifier in the same way, without tubes, probably the first valve seeing for the back , left to right is a rectifier,the next two EL84 and the others 12 AX7?

          1. Re: elk echo amp guitar man ) careful!
            EJ

            : : : : I´m still fixing my ELK guitar/man echo amp. I waNT To replace the valves± which ones should I use? there are 5 preamp/valves and 3 big ones. Please help me, I´m affraid I´ve bought the wrong ones(EL34)
            : : : : Thanks Mark
            : : Mark – A long time ago I had an Elk amplifier that I bought in Japan. The big tubes [the output tubes] can be el 34. they are just an Military version of 6L6 tubes which were in the original. The small tubes farthest away from the big ones are 12ax7. I cannot remember the two other tubes. One next to the big tubes and the one which drives the tremelo. I am looking for a schematic for the Elk. Do you have one that you could send me a copy. Hope this helps a little bit.

            : :::I have another ELK amplifier in the same way, without tubes, probably the first valve seeing for the back , left to right is a rectifier,the next two EL84 and the others 12 AX7?

            i am revising one myself. the heaters of the EL34 may draw too much heater-current! i calculated that 6L6 or 6V6 pair will be ok. recifier should be a GZ34 or 5U4B.
            in the echo-amp, one pre-amp tube is NOT a 12ax7, because the heaters are wired differently.

            cheers,

            EJ

            1. Re: elk echo amp guitar man ) careful!
              wolfgang kirschke

              The tubes should be from behind left to right:GZ34,EL34,EL34
              12Ax7,ECC85(that`s th one with the different heater wiring)
              and 3x12AX7 or 7025.
              Plate voltage at the EL34 is 420V,Bias – 35 V.
              Wolfgang
              : : : : : I´m still fixing my ELK guitar/man echo amp. I waNT To replace the valves± which ones should I use? there are 5 preamp/valves and 3 big ones. Please help me, I´m affraid I´ve bought the wrong ones(EL34)
              : : : : : Thanks Mark
              : : : Mark – A long time ago I had an Elk amplifier that I bought in Japan. The big tubes [the output tubes] can be el 34. they are just an Military version of 6L6 tubes which were in the original. The small tubes farthest away from the big ones are 12ax7. I cannot remember the two other tubes. One next to the big tubes and the one which drives the tremelo. I am looking for a schematic for the Elk. Do you have one that you could send me a copy. Hope this helps a little bit.

              : : :::I have another ELK amplifier in the same way, without tubes, probably the first valve seeing for the back , left to right is a rectifier,the next two EL84 and the others 12 AX7?

              : i am revising one myself. the heaters of the EL34 may draw too much heater-current! i calculated that 6L6 or 6V6 pair will be ok. recifier should be a GZ34 or 5U4B.
              : in the echo-amp, one pre-amp tube is NOT a 12ax7, because the heaters are wired differently.

              : cheers,

              : EJ

              1. Re: elk echo amp guitar man ) careful!
                Joe fire

                : The tubes should be from behind left to right:GZ34,EL34,EL34
                : 12Ax7,ECC85(that`s th one with the different heater wiring)
                : and 3x12AX7 or 7025.
                : Plate voltage at the EL34 is 420V,Bias – 35 V.
                : Wolfgang
                : : : : : : I´m still fixing my ELK guitar/man echo amp. I waNT To replace the valves± which ones should I use? there are 5 preamp/valves and 3 big ones. Please help me, I´m affraid I´ve bought the wrong ones(EL34)
                : : : : : : Thanks Mark
                : : : : Mark – A long time ago I had an Elk amplifier that I bought in Japan. The big tubes [the output tubes] can be el 34. they are just an Military version of 6L6 tubes which were in the original. The small tubes farthest away from the big ones are 12ax7. I cannot remember the two other tubes. One next to the big tubes and the one which drives the tremelo. I am looking for a schematic for the Elk. Do you have one that you could send me a copy. Hope this helps a little bit.

                : : : :::I have another ELK amplifier in the same way, without tubes, probably the first valve seeing for the back , left to right is a rectifier,the next two EL84 and the others 12 AX7?

                : : i am revising one myself. the heaters of the EL34 may draw too much heater-current! i calculated that 6L6 or 6V6 pair will be ok. recifier should be a GZ34 or 5U4B.
                : : in the echo-amp, one pre-amp tube is NOT a 12ax7, because the heaters are wired differently.

                : : cheers,

                : : EJ
                The Elk Guitarman amp is essentially a eb202s chasis. I owned one in the late 60s . It is a real nice amp. Don’t use a 6L6. It requires 6CA7 or EL34 power tubes. The rectifier must be a 5AR4. (unless you convert to diodes. Be advised the high voltage may be to high) The other tube is a 6AQ8.

            2. Re: elk echo amp guitar man ) careful!
              wolfgang kirschke

              : : : : : I´m still fixing my ELK guitar/man echo amp. I waNT To replace the valves± which ones should I use? there are 5 preamp/valves and 3 big ones. Please help me, I´m affraid I´ve bought the wrong ones(EL34)
              : : : : : Thanks Mark
              : : : Mark – A long time ago I had an Elk amplifier that I bought in Japan. The big tubes [the output tubes] can be el 34. they are just an Military version of 6L6 tubes which were in the original. The small tubes farthest away from the big ones are 12ax7. I cannot remember the two other tubes. One next to the big tubes and the one which drives the tremelo. I am looking for a schematic for the Elk. Do you have one that you could send me a copy. Hope this helps a little bit.

              : : :::I have another ELK amplifier in the same way, without tubes, probably the first valve seeing for the back , left to right is a rectifier,the next two EL84 and the others 12 AX7?

              : i am revising one myself. the heaters of the EL34 may draw too much heater-current! i calculated that 6L6 or 6V6 pair will be ok. recifier should be a GZ34 or 5U4B.
              : in the echo-amp, one pre-amp tube is NOT a 12ax7, because the heaters are wired differently.

              : cheers,

              : EJ

              1. Re: elk echo amp guitar man ) careful!
                Don Tycholis

                : : : : : : I´m still fixing my ELK guitar/man echo amp. I waNT To replace the valves± which ones should I use? there are 5 preamp/valves and 3 big ones. Please help me, I´m affraid I´ve bought the wrong ones(EL34)
                : : : : : : Thanks Mark
                : : : : Mark – A long time ago I had an Elk amplifier that I bought in Japan. The big tubes [the output tubes] can be el 34. they are just an Military version of 6L6 tubes which were in the original. The small tubes farthest away from the big ones are 12ax7. I cannot remember the two other tubes. One next to the big tubes and the one which drives the tremelo. I am looking for a schematic for the Elk. Do you have one that you could send me a copy. Hope this helps a little bit.

                : : : :::I have another ELK amplifier in the same way, without tubes, probably the first valve seeing for the back , left to right is a rectifier,the next two EL84 and the others 12 AX7?

                : : i am revising one myself. the heaters of the EL34 may draw too much heater-current! i calculated that 6L6 or 6V6 pair will be ok. recifier should be a GZ34 or 5U4B.
                : : in the echo-amp, one pre-amp tube is NOT a 12ax7, because the heaters are wired differently.

                : : cheers,

                : : EJ

                Hey guys thanks for the info. I bought a twin amp 50 but didn’t know which tubes went into which sockets. Thanks to Wolfgang and Eric, I now understand that and why the filaments are wired differently for the ECC85 tube.

                Don

    2. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... mark
      mark

      I´m still fixing my ELK guitar/man echo amp. I waNT To replace the valves± which ones should I use? there are 5 preamp/valves and 3 big ones. Please help me, I´m affraid I´ve bought the wrong ones(EL34)
      Thanks Mark

  18. Fender Bass Guitar Necks
    Rick

    I have 4 Fender bass guitar necks. One is dated 7 DEC 66. The other 3 have some markings but no dates. I’m looking for the value of these necks as is or restored to original condition.

    1. Re: 81 Les Paul KM Cherryburst 100% original for sale
      Psychlone

      The Les Paul KM was made in 79 only. Limited production of 1500 with the majority (like the Heritage series) going to Japan as collectibles. Mine is in Tobacco("natural") burst and looks and plays great! Gotta love the T-Bucker pickups as well. A rare gem!!

    2. Re: 81 Les Paul KM Cherryburst 100% original for sale
      SWJ

      : It’s a beautiful, barely blemished 81 Les Paul KM. The finish is beautiful and it sounds great. Some fretwear(it’s very even, belt buckle wear (strictly surface) and a couple tiny dings but everything else isrock solid. Beautiful guitar. Selling for $1600.
      : Minneapolis, MN. [email protected]

      Hello,,,, Gibson only made KM models in 1979 … Thanks

    3. Re: 81 Les Paul KM Cherryburst 100% original for sale
      Johnny Bayless

      Hi
      I was interested in your les paul but wanted to look it up at the Gibson site. To do this I need a Serial Number. Could you please let me know what that is?
      Thank you

      1. Re: 81 Les Paul KM Cherryburst 100% original for sale
        Tom

        : Hi
        : I was interested in your les paul but wanted to look it up at the Gibson site. To do this I need a Serial Number. Could you please let me know what that is?
        : Thank you

        1979 only?

        I beg to differ…I own a 1980 KM model(cherryburst) that was made in August of that year.I would not be a bit surprised if this KM for sale was made in January ’81.

    4. Re: This popular thread has been given its own page :... AL W.
      AL W.

      It’s a beautiful, barely blemished 81 Les Paul KM. The finish is beautiful and it sounds great. Some fretwear(it’s very even, belt buckle wear (strictly surface) and a couple tiny dings but everything else isrock solid. Beautiful guitar. Selling for $1600.
      Minneapolis, MN. [email protected]

  19. Ovation Ultra GS
    Jack Marck

    I had an old GS and it was stolen. I was out of state at the time and the person is was tolen from has offered to pay for some of it. What are the GS’s worth?

    1. Re: Ovation Ultra GS
      Jason

      I wish I could tell you what it is worth. I have one that I bought about 12 years ago, and I’ve never seen another one like it. Not on ebay, on ovations website, and not in a store. Nice guitar though.

  20. kay guitar
    R. Woods

    I have an old old kay guitar with the number L9191 inside the soundhole and a pickup mounted on the soundhole inscribed with Lafayette PA-297, with the volume and tone controls actually on the lower part of the pickup itself, attatched , part of the pickup,knobs below the soundhole with 1/8th inch jack. The cable increases to 1/4inch jack. Case is alligator also in good condition. The thing plays well in good shape, tobacco burst, anyone know the value? could be for sale. Thank you

  21. kay guitar
    R. Woods

    I have an old kay guitar with the number inside the soundhole L 9191 and a pickup in the soundhole with the volume and tone controls on the lower part of the pickup itself which is inscribed Lafayette PA-297. The guitar is in excellent condition and plays and works well, has an alligator case in good condition. Anyone have any idea what it’s worth? or when it was made? Thank you.

  22. Re: Emperador
    Ann

    I to have a Emperador 12 string guitar that belonged to my father. I have found little or no iformation and any help would be appreciated.It has a #485 in the lip vines with a butterfly made in Japan, great neck action, tone, and in mint condition.

      1. Re: fender mustang
        hizuka8

        : : looks like a few mustangs for sale here…..im looking for a 68-72 electric guitar fender mustang in very good condition. right handed guitar and an affordable price.

  23. 1956 gibson three neck steel guitar
    jeff kephart

    need to know the value just roughly want to sell! been offered $750 TAKE IT OR HOLD OUT ? is there anybody that specializes in this feild HELP!

  24. 1970s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe--LOOKING TO BUY-- any finish, ANY CONDITION!!
    daniel

    I’m looking to buy a 1970s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe. I would prefer a Goldtop but I am also interested in other finishes. Condition doesn’t matter!!! (If you have one of these guitars that looks like somebody took a sledgehammer to it STILL contact me anyway, I may be interested!!!) PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ONE YOU WANT TO SELL and how much you want for it. As I said before, ANY FINISH, ANY CONDITION, ANY YEAR(from 1968-up). PLEASE contact ASAP if you have one. Thanks!

    Also, I have a 1981 Gibson Firebird in MINT condition in rare wine red finish that I will be willing to trade for a fair-good "players" condition Goldtop. Let me know if your interested.

    1. Re: 1970s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe--LOOKING TO BUY-- any finish, ANY CONDITION!!
      Heath

      : I’m looking to buy a 1970s Gibson Les Paul Deluxe. I would prefer a Goldtop but I am also interested in other finishes. Condition doesn’t matter!!! (If you have one of these guitars that looks like somebody took a sledgehammer to it STILL contact me anyway, I may be interested!!!) PLEASE CONTACT ME IF YOU HAVE ONE YOU WANT TO SELL and how much you want for it. As I said before, ANY FINISH, ANY CONDITION, ANY YEAR(from 1968-up). PLEASE contact ASAP if you have one. Thanks!

      : Also, I have a 1981 Gibson Firebird in MINT condition in rare wine red finish that I will be willing to trade for a fair-good "players" condition Goldtop. Let me know if your interested.

      Hey mate,

      I’ve got a 1977 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe Pro in excellent condtion. Its black with cream pick guard, cream binding, grover tuners and 2 black P90’s. Also has an ebony fretboard. It has the flatter pancake style body (basically a 1956 re-issue with out the price tag). Im asking about $2800 AUSD which is roughly about $1700 US.

      I’m in Australia, willing to send it over there if your interested in buying it? Let me know.

      Cheers

      Heath

  25. fender 300 ps!
    matt agrella

    hey, i’ve got a freshly tubed and serviced fender 300 ps (300ps) up for grabs for $650!! email me!! thanks a whole bunch! have a great one!!
    in Christ,
    mattagrella

      1. Re: fender bass VI
        Bryden

        : : i’m looking for a fender bass VI original or reissue
        : : any hints please email me thanks

        are you still looking? i have a ’62 that is almost through being put back together that i’d consider selling…

  26. Just disobliging guys 'round here??
    Frank Goreth

    I’m a little bit disappointed by the users of this board…. You see, within the last weeks I’ve tried hard to help some users with informations, but up to now there was NO reaction, no little "thank u" or something else I would call "polite".

    So maybe I’m just a bum from Germany, but I’m not willing to post here anymore….. Help yourself…..

    And: To all "honest" and serious users … there is a heartfelt keep on rockin’

  27. ELK ECHO AMP
    MARK

    I HAVE AN OLD BULB AMP, ELK -GUITARMAN- ECHO AMP. I’M FIXING IT BUT I NEED THE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS. WHO HELPS ME. DOES THIS COMPANY ELK STILL EXIST, IF YES, WHERE. I REALLY WANT THIS THING REPAIRED BECAUSE IT SOUNDS F##KING GREAT BUT IT STILL HAS TOO MUCH NOISE.

    1. Re: ELK ECHO AMP
      henk

      : I HAVE AN OLD BULB AMP, ELK -GUITARMAN- ECHO AMP. I’M FIXING IT BUT I NEED THE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS. WHO HELPS ME. DOES THIS COMPANY ELK STILL EXIST, IF YES, WHERE. I REALLY WANT THIS THING REPAIRED BECAUSE IT SOUNDS F##KING GREAT BUT IT STILL HAS TOO MUCH NOISE.

    2. Re: ELK ECHO AMP
      Martin

      : I HAVE AN OLD BULB AMP, ELK -GUITARMAN- ECHO AMP. I’M FIXING IT BUT I NEED THE ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS. WHO HELPS ME. DOES THIS COMPANY ELK STILL EXIST, IF YES, WHERE. I REALLY WANT THIS THING REPAIRED BECAUSE IT SOUNDS F##KING GREAT BUT IT STILL HAS TOO MUCH NOISE.

      I am trying to fix one of these amps for the other guitarist in our band, the Vibrato circuit has been modified which has made its channel quiter than the normal channel, the parts of the circuit I have worked out are simular to a Fender Vibralux unforunately the modified bit is different I have not been able to find an Elk circuit diagram or the company, there appears to be a Japanese pharmacutical company with the same name but I do not know if they are related. Have you tried replaceing the preamp valves to reduce the noise? is it on both channels? I will let you know if I find a circuit, good luck with the repairs, cheers …Martin

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