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  1. MPC CARTRIDGE MODULES NEEDED
    Daniel Augenstein

    I AM LOOKING TO PURCHASE MPC MODULES; IN PARTICULAR: mpc2-red,dynamic fuzz. AS WELL AS OTHERS AT A REASONABLE PRICE. THANKS,Dan.

    1. Re: Dan Armstrong Lucite guitar copy by Electra
      ross mclellan

      not many i dont think I have one!! does anyone know what they are worth? I think mine is even rarer it does not have the removal pickups it has the plexiglass body but has to twin humbuckers on it

      1. Re: Dan Armstrong Lucite guitar copy by Electra
        jerry watkins

        : not many i dont think I have one!! does anyone know what they are worth? I think mine is even rarer it does not have the removal pickups it has the plexiglass body but has to twin humbuckers on it

        I have the same one with hard shell case….nice guitar….would like to sell mine..if intersted let me know [email protected]

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

      Does anyone out there know how many of the EXCELLENT Dan Armstrong copies were made by Electra? The
      guy I bought mine from said there were only 300 made when Dan Armstrong told Electra to "stop it".
      Thanx.
      DY

      1. Electra Dan Armstrong
        Chuck

        I have proto type modell 2246 Serial # 50. It has machined plastic pick guard and head piece. The original ones had a problem with bubbles showing up in the experimental plastic. This was later corrected. Mine has blemishes in the body. I am willing to entertain offers on it. Write me.
        Chuck

  2. Super Magnums model 2258
    Julia

    Tom you have a super magnim 2258 made in 1978 but unfortunetly that is all I have found on it. I have found a web site called Blue book, But havent investegated any further if you find any info please email me

    1. Re: electra custom guitar
      Scott

      I have been interested in getting an electra super magnum Model 2258 and I was wondering if you don’t mind where you got yours and how much you paid for it. Thanks.-Scott

    2. Re: electra custom guitar
      Cody Mosbey

      : i have a electra custom guitar that looks like a solid body gibson
      : with leaves carved in the top front of the body. its blond and has
      : like a vine with leaves pearl inlaids in the neck. trying to find
      : model year made. thanks

      Go to http://www.heron.com or http://www.google.com and in the search engine type Electra Guitars and go to the link that starts with http://www.heron….. They have a picture of your guitar there. I have the guitar that is right before your it’s a Magnum ll 2257 model yours will be the next on the list. Email me if you have trouble finding it.

      1. Re: electra custom guitar
        Ron Majors

        I have one like this except it has a cool tourch inlaid in the crown and rectangular inlays on the next. I bought it second hand back in the 70’s and I guess it was brand new. One of the best guitars I own. I would like to learn more about it. The model is 2257. I used to have the brochure but it’s been lost over the years. It’s one of the highest quality guitars I’ve seen. Very heavy!

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

      i have a electra custom guitar that looks like a solid body gibson
      with leaves carved in the top front of the body. its blond and has
      like a vine with leaves pearl inlaids in the neck. trying to find
      model year made. thanks

    1. Re: Electra Pheonix Info Please
      Vince

      : Can anyone tell anything about this guitar? Thanks, Jonhttp://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=903975001&rd=1

      I own one. Purchased it in 1982 or early 1983.
      Best guitar I have ever owned. I would like schematics for it’s "active electronics" (preamp) because it went out in the mid-1990’s.

    2. Re: Electra Pheonix Info Please
      Torry Henderson

      I have a pheonix electra guitar mettalic green, 2 humbuckers and 1 single coil pickup.It is supposed to have a graphite neck, I know that u can drop it 4 times and it will still be in tune, is this guitar worth money? I need info. you can even call me at 1-405-756-1777. thank you.

    3. Re: Electra Pheonix Info Please
      jim

      : Can anyone tell anything about this guitar? Thanks,
      yes, a little. i have owned one for 20+ years and i would not trade it for my strat. it is similar to the electra westone but had much better electronics. pull buttons out for strat/telecaster tone and push in for les paul humbucker sounds. very versitile guitar. i would keep it. mine is red with black trim. what is yours?

  3. my electra....
    Sean

    I have an Electra, which i’m sure is fairly old, its one that you plug the modules in the back.Ok-1.I dont know the model,how do i find out?? 2.I need new hardware for the modules and i need the back plastic cover to cover the modules..where can i get parts.Overall its a nice guitar, i really like its Les Paul styling.Any electra owners that see this email me to help me out or to just give me some helpful tips about the guitar.

  4. Electra guitar
    Stephen Kaplin

    I have an Electra guitar wih the moduals thyat plug into the back. It needs new wire and hardware, Where can I get the parts I need to getit in working order?

  5. my electra
    larry mitchell

    I have a ’80 vintage electra; I believe it’s a version of what’t called a Working Man. I don’t know much else, but ist’s a really nice guitar. All mahogany except fret board; typical Gibsonesque, but I wouldn’t call it a Les Paul copy. Has the plastic cover on the back, but I don’t think it has any effects. The switch is the typical type to control the pick-ups only; at least that’s all I think it does. At any rate, I’d sure like to find out more about this guitar. It’s a beauty, but a professional set-up was required to get it playing right.

    1. Re: my electra
      leia

      : I have a ’80 vintage electra; I believe it’s a version of what’t called a Working Man. I don’t know much else, but ist’s a really nice guitar. All mahogany except fret board; typical Gibsonesque, but I wouldn’t call it a Les Paul copy. Has the plastic cover on the back, but I don’t think it has any effects. The switch is the typical type to control the pick-ups only; at least that’s all I think it does. At any rate, I’d sure like to find out more about this guitar. It’s a beauty, but a professional set-up was required to get it playing right.

      1. Re: my electra
        leia

        hi

        you might want to check out the following website… there isn’t a lot of info on the working man model, but there is a lot on the MPC models (the ones with the effects)
        http://www.herons.ca/electra/index.html
        i too have just aquired a working man and really like it good luck with yours

        : : I have a ’80 vintage electra; I believe it’s a version of what’t called a Working Man. I don’t know much else, but ist’s a really nice guitar. All mahogany except fret board; typical Gibsonesque, but I wouldn’t call it a Les Paul copy. Has the plastic cover on the back, but I don’t think it has any effects. The switch is the typical type to control the pick-ups only; at least that’s all I think it does. At any rate, I’d sure like to find out more about this guitar. It’s a beauty, but a professional set-up was required to get it playing right.

  6. catalogue
    Daniel Sirois

    Bonjour, mon nom est Daniel Sirois et je serait interressé à me procurer votre catalogue S.V.P Voici mon adresse

    Daniel Sirois a/s Art-Lutherie 443 rue Roitelets C.P 518 Trois Pistoles (Québec) GOL-4KO 418-857-2663

    1. Re: catalogue
      sonja geiger

      : Bonjour, mon nom est sonja et je serait interressé à me procurer votre catalogue S.V.P Voici mon adresse

      : sonja geiger, am galgenberg 52/01.05.1, 97074 wuerzburg

  7. electra guitars
    jerry ammon

    i’m looking for material about the electra guitars and values of the these guitars. one of the ones i have, has the gibson logo on the head stock with electra written above it. hope you have some information about these guitars. thank you jerry

    1. Re: electra guitars
      Humberto Rojas

      Do some one know the price of the model X260 workinman Electra?, I have one but I want to know the price.
      Costa Rica
      Central America

      1. Re: electra guitars
        Lon

        The X260 is not the Workingman series. It is the X260 Invicta. The Wirkingman has the bolt on neck, while the Invicta has the setneck with contoured heel.

        1. Re: electra guitars
          Mark Florida

          : The X260 is not the Workingman series. It is the X260 Invicta. The Wirkingman has the bolt on neck, while the Invicta has the setneck with contoured heel.

          You are absolutely correct! My girlfriend bought me this guitar brand new for $129 in 1982. I sold it it 1995 and wish I could find one to replace it. It played as good as my 71 LP gold top and was lighter. I saw one on ebay last week but lost it, (sniped). Arggggg!!
          I want another!!!

      2. Re: electra guitars
        g scott

        : Do some one know the price of the model X260 workinman Electra?, I have one but I want to know the price.
        : Costa Rica
        : Central America
        a x260n[natural finish]just sold on ebay for 405.00[us dollars],but it was in mint condition,g scott

        1. Re: electra guitars
          Mark Johnson

          : : Do some one know the price of the model X260 workinman Electra?, I have one but I want to know the price.
          : : Costa Rica
          : : Central America
          : a x260n[natural finish]just sold on ebay for 405.00[us dollars],but it was in mint condition,g scott

          The Workingman has a bolted on neck. The X260 (Invicta Model) has a moulded neck and almost looks like one piece. Do you have a pic of the guitar? I may be interested. I got one brand new in 82-83 for $129. I would pay $XXX if it is fact the Invicta. The Invicta (X260) came only in a dark walnut stain.3 knobs, 2 pickups and chrome tuners w/brass nut.
          Mark Johnson
          Tampa, FL

            1. Re: electra guitars
              Frank Roberts

              : i just purchased an x260, which I believe is an Ivicta model as it is a dark finish, not sure if it is the real deal but is stained a dark walnut, chrome hardware, brass nut, 2 pickups. I paid $150.00. It’s got a couple of very small knicks but very clean otherwise…plays very nice compared to a Les Paul Epi. Any ideas where I could find value? Thanks!

              : : : : Do some one know the price of the model X260 workinman Electra?, I have one but I want to know the price.
              : : : : Costa Rica
              : : : : Central America
              : : : a x260n[natural finish]just sold on ebay for 405.00[us dollars],but it was in mint condition,g scott

              : : The Workingman has a bolted on neck. The X260 (Invicta Model) has a moulded neck and almost looks like one piece. Do you have a pic of the guitar? I may be interested. I got one brand new in 82-83 for $129. I would pay $XXX if it is fact the Invicta. The Invicta (X260) came only in a dark walnut stain.3 knobs, 2 pickups and chrome tuners w/brass nut.
              : : Mark Johnson
              : : Tampa, FL

              I have an Invicta (X260) It is dark walnut stain.3 knobs, 2 pickups and chrome tuners w/brass nut. The Front Is Good Condition,
              The Back Has some Buckle Scrapes.
              Frank Roberts
              New Haven Ct.

            2. Re: electra guitars
              Frank Roberts

              : i just purchased an x260, which I believe is an Ivicta model as it is a dark finish, not sure if it is the real deal but is stained a dark walnut, chrome hardware, brass nut, 2 pickups. I paid $150.00. It’s got a couple of very small knicks but very clean otherwise…plays very nice compared to a Les Paul Epi. Any ideas where I could find value? Thanks!

              : : : : Do some one know the price of the model X260 workinman Electra?, I have one but I want to know the price.
              : : : : Costa Rica
              : : : : Central America
              : : : a x260n[natural finish]just sold on ebay for 405.00[us dollars],but it was in mint condition,g scott

              : : The Workingman has a bolted on neck. The X260 (Invicta Model) has a moulded neck and almost looks like one piece. Do you have a pic of the guitar? I may be interested. I got one brand new in 82-83 for $129. I would pay $XXX if it is fact the Invicta. The Invicta (X260) came only in a dark walnut stain.3 knobs, 2 pickups and chrome tuners w/brass nut.
              : : Mark Johnson
              : : Tampa, FL

              I have an Invicta (X260) It is dark walnut stain.3 knobs, 2 pickups and chrome tuners w/brass nut. The Front Is Good Condition,
              The Back Has some Buckle Scrapes.

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

              i just purchased an x260, which I believe is an Ivicta model as it is a dark finish, not sure if it is the real deal but is stained a dark walnut, chrome hardware, brass nut, 2 pickups. I paid $150.00. It’s got a couple of very small knicks but very clean otherwise…plays very nice compared to a Les Paul Epi. Any ideas where I could find value? Thanks!

              : : : Do some one know the price of the model X260 workinman Electra?, I have one but I want to know the price.
              : : : Costa Rica
              : : : Central America
              : : a x260n[natural finish]just sold on ebay for 405.00[us dollars],but it was in mint condition,g scott

              : The Workingman has a bolted on neck. The X260 (Invicta Model) has a moulded neck and almost looks like one piece. Do you have a pic of the guitar? I may be interested. I got one brand new in 82-83 for $129. I would pay $XXX if it is fact the Invicta. The Invicta (X260) came only in a dark walnut stain.3 knobs, 2 pickups and chrome tuners w/brass nut.
              : Mark Johnson
              : Tampa, FL

              1. I have been playing an electra for the last few months and can’t seem to get the sound I want.(in looking for a clean jazz feel) If I knew what the knobs and switches did I could probably get it. Can anyone shed any light on what knob does what?

    2. Re: electra guitars
      Tony Williams

      : i’m looking for material about the electra guitars and values of the these guitars. one of the ones i have, has the gibson logo on the head stock with electra written above it. hope you have some information about these guitars. thank you jerry

      Hi Jerry; I have a later model Electra, and am quite familiar with the earlier models. The one you describe is a Les Paul copy, right? Likely quite heavy, and with an excellent tone? Is there a large piece of plastic on the back? If there is, you have a model with built in effects modules, which are activated by switches on the front of the guitar.

      Electras were the very highest quality Japanese electric guitars, but for some reason are seriously undervalued. I have seen the model you describe selling for about $350 with the effects units, and around $275 without. Either way, a nice instrument. I love mine!

      1. Re: electra guitars
        larry mitchell

        : : i’m looking for material about the electra guitars and values of the these guitars. one of the ones i have, has the gibson logo on the head stock with electra written above it. hope you have some information about these guitars. thank you jerry

        : Hi Jerry; I have a later model Electra, and am quite familiar with the earlier models. The one you describe is a Les Paul copy, right? Likely quite heavy, and with an excellent tone? Is there a large piece of plastic on the back? If there is, you have a model with built in effects modules, which are activated by switches on the front of the guitar.

        : Electras were the very highest quality Japanese electric guitars, but for some reason are seriously undervalued. I have seen the model you describe selling for about $350 with the effects units, and around $275 without. Either way, a nice instrument. I love mine!

        1. Re: electra guitars
          Brandon

          Hi,

          My name is Brandon and I am 13 years old. I was given an electra by my uncle ,and I would like to know the value of it. Thanks for any info you can hand out.

        2. Re: electra guitars
          charlie p

          I have an electra model 2373 with a lot of carving on the body and inlay on the neck. I believe it is a Les Paul copy. would like to know how many were made and value.

          1. Re: electra guitars
            shimpnelson

            I am looking to trade an epiphone les paul,antique sunburst guitar for a electra omega or mpc black or dark red les paul shape guitar with case, good playing condition.

            : : : : i’m looking for material about the electra guitars and values of the these guitars. one of the ones i have, has the gibson logo on the head stock with electra written above it. hope you have some information about these guitars. thank you jerry

            : : : Hi Jerry; I have a later model Electra, and am quite familiar with the earlier models. The one you describe is a Les Paul copy, right? Likely quite heavy, and with an excellent tone? Is there a large piece of plastic on the back? If there is, you have a model with built in effects modules, which are activated by switches on the front of the guitar.

            : : : Electras were the very highest quality Japanese electric guitars, but for some reason are seriously undervalued. I have seen the model you describe selling for about $350 with the effects units, and around $275 without. Either way, a nice instrument. I love mine!

          2. Re: electra guitars
            dion gonzales

            :hello, just foung an MPV ELECTRA LES PAUL W?SCHALLER PU"S MINT WALNUT TOP?/NO EFFECTS>>
            NECK PU READS 6-86./4 any info, this guitar is fantastic….tried the recommended hp only computers came up/dion albuquerque nm/505-304-7396
            feel free to call….later

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

            For all of you who are looking for info on Electra guitars, I’ve just inherited "The Electra MPC Page" from Mike Cantrell. This page has been one of the only Electra resources on the web, and has been online since August 1998. The page can now be viewed at http://www.herons.ca/electra

            Regards,

            Mike

            : : : i’m looking for material about the electra guitars and values of the these guitars. one of the ones i have, has the gibson logo on the head stock with electra written above it. hope you have some information about these guitars. thank you jerry

            : : Hi Jerry; I have a later model Electra, and am quite familiar with the earlier models. The one you describe is a Les Paul copy, right? Likely quite heavy, and with an excellent tone? Is there a large piece of plastic on the back? If there is, you have a model with built in effects modules, which are activated by switches on the front of the guitar.

            : : Electras were the very highest quality Japanese electric guitars, but for some reason are seriously undervalued. I have seen the model you describe selling for about $350 with the effects units, and around $275 without. Either way, a nice instrument. I love mine!

  8. The Aranjuez Concert
    Guillermo Etienne

    Do you have the CD, The Aranjuez Concert (Adagio) without guitar.
    This CD is to practice the concert with symphony
    Thank you

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