Some time ago, our resident bin diver ...sorry *ahem* interesting guitar hoarder
@HarrySeven came out with something rather stunning from a deal.
You can read about it on this thread:
http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/111928/advice-wanted-1991-gibson-eb-650-semi-acoustic-bass
Anyway, to cut a long story short, I recently raided Seven Towers and came away with that same very beautiful thing as part of a trade. Young Harry didn't fancy the hassle of trying to sell the thing anymore, so let me take over the mantle of dispersing this stunner to it's forever home via whatever medium I so chose. Consequently I got it for an on paper bargain price, but that remains to be seen.
I've had a little fun with it (actually sounds lovely even through my rather meager bass setup) and briefly punted it around a few selling sites. I was offered one quite nice trade for another unusual guitar (PRS Studio, with the very odd pickup arrangement) which I declined after some thought.
So this evening it's been picked up by the Guitar auctioneer from Gardener Holgate in Bath. It's being entered into their June auction. It will either tank, or do very well. I think that's my best chance despite having to pay fairly chunky fees on it, as they polish and photograph each guitar and then send out a glossy catalogue before each sale as well as punting the guitars all over the internet.
It's now a waiting game until the 14th June when their next auction is, and we find out if I rolled snake eyes, double six, or somewhere in between! I quite like this game! Fingers crossed
Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you
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HarrySeven - Intangible Asset Appraiser & Wrecker of Civilisation. Searching for weird guitars - so you don't have to.
Forum feedback thread. | G&B interview #1 & #2 | https://www.instagram.com/_harry_seven_/
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youBand Stuff: https://navigationofficial.bandcamp.com/album/silhouette-ep
But I might be missing it already!
HarrySeven - Intangible Asset Appraiser & Wrecker of Civilisation. Searching for weird guitars - so you don't have to.
Forum feedback thread. | G&B interview #1 & #2 | https://www.instagram.com/_harry_seven_/
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youGetting a bit nervous now!
https://www.gardinerhoulgate.co.uk/Catalogues/mi140618/lot0183.html
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youAnnoyingly, this means someone was prepared to spend £1800 on it including the buyers premium. What a ball ache! I think I'll just whack it on here for trades rather than wait until October for their next auction. Cest la vie! It was an interesting experiment.
@HarrySeven do you mind if I use your photos for my trade thread? The guitar is still in Bath so I can't take new ones right now.
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youHarrySeven - Intangible Asset Appraiser & Wrecker of Civilisation. Searching for weird guitars - so you don't have to.
Forum feedback thread. | G&B interview #1 & #2 | https://www.instagram.com/_harry_seven_/
Tbh I'd rather swap it for a geeeetar!
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after youNo more. All gone.
I bought a Line 6 MM4 for £90 which I was happy with, (I did have the ebay page open on my phone to check prices!) and I had to leave the auction at 4 pm 5 hours after it started and there were still over 100 odd lots to go so bit of a marathon. My mate went with me and stayed on to buy a Fender twin for £110 bout the only bargain I saw
I must say, they didn't give a great pitch in the catalogue and the one pic was awful!
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Just because you're paranoid, don't mean they're not after you