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Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 29 Feb 2008 5:45 am

I'm unfortunately having to move this to help finance my wife's 50th birthday party/present (and I'm NOT kidding!

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It was gone through and really dialed in by Jim Palenscar just before I got it. It has one of the strongest Multi-Kord pickups I've ever heard, and is great for Hawaiian, country swing or screaming David Lindley-style slide stuff. The "Boo-wah" switch is a kick. If a Fobro buys it and I can reduce the shipping cost, I will in addition to giving the Forum their percentage. It's on eBay because many of the MK players are not on the forum.

Good luck!

Jim

http://cgi.ebay.com/Multi-Kord-Pedal-St ... 0212139304

Sold on eBay - too bad, it was a sweet little guitar!

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 1 Mar 2008 5:31 pm

Jim, if all ebayers were as honest and informative as you, ebay would be a lot better place! (Incidentally, if that was an 8-stringer, I'd buy it myself just to fool with.)

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 2 Mar 2008 6:04 pm

Thanks Donny. I really try. The one neg I have is from a foreign buyer faking a US address - eBay would not yank the feedback, but it was bound to happen someday. I probably also have more than DOUBLE my feedback just in sales - folks just don't get how eBay works, or just don't care, anymore.

Too bad it didn't get more bids. It's an amazingly smooth playing MK - Jim Palenscar just did a fantastic job on it. Well, it's still available - I'm not going to relist on eBay so please guys - someone help me out. I'm serious about the $$ going towards my wife's 50th birthday (and FWIW she ran/finished the LA Marathon today!).

If anyone wants more detailed or closeup pics, let me know.

At this point, I'll consider cash and partial trades. My Gibson will be hitting the board later tonight a well -

Thanks.

Jim

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 6 Mar 2008 6:02 am

-bump-

This is a GREAT guitar guys - and I really need to move it. Tons of detailed pics available. I'd like to get $400 or so...and it's worth it with the work that was put into it!

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 1 Apr 2008 5:10 am

I'm dropping the price way down, as I really need to sell it...and it really is just a wonderful player, especially with Jim's magic touch on it. It's far better mechanically and tonally than others I've played.

$340 plus shipping.

Ernest Cawby · Post by **Ernest Cawby** » 2 Apr 2008 2:42 am

Jim this is unreal I cannot believe it did not bring big bucks it is worth what you are asking and more, if it was only played as a lap steel, I am thinking about it may contact you later.

ernie

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 2 Apr 2008 12:49 pm

Thanks Ernest. Yes, it's honestly a mystery to me as well, as it's just a superb playing guitar (and like you said, even as a lap steel it would be just woderful...either sweet sounding ar a real screamer depending on your rig.

John Groover McDuffie · Post by **John Groover McDuffie** » 2 Apr 2008 1:31 pm

Were all Multi-kords made of pressboard?

James Morehead · Post by **James Morehead** » 4 Apr 2008 8:06 pm

A bump for my beach bum buddy. Good luck on your sale Jim.
You DID mean she was 29 again, didn't you??

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 4 Apr 2008 10:11 pm

John - I'm not sure, but of the half-dozen or so I've seen all were pressboard. Not all had the "boo-wah" switch, and the pickups seem to vary widely; this one is on the hot side and does great David Lindley lap steel-type stuff.

James - nah, she's honest about it, because she runs marathons at 50 ...and I can't catch her!

john reid · Post by **john reid** » 5 Apr 2008 9:31 pm

jim, i am new to the forum and new to steel guitar..obtained a 65 rickenbacker..got it tuned to E major..found that i need another neck to maybe do a C 6th..how many tunings can be put on the MK? and how much does it weigh? would you consider selling it for 350 including shipping to michigan? (pay-pal) thanks, johnny

Danny James · Post by **Danny James** » 9 Apr 2008 11:06 am

I have 4 Multi-Kords ---I have known the Harlin Bros. since 1948. Jay Harlin was the inventor. They have all passed away now. Jay was the last one to go a few years ago.

I worked in Harlin's studio at 359 N. Illinois St. in Indianapolis as a student teacher in 1952 & 54 after taking lessons there for four yrs.

I have seen and played many Multi-Kords over the years and as of yet I have never seen one made of pressboard. Three of the ones I have are 3 piece laminated Maple, and the other is cast aluminum.

Two of my wood ones are natural finish and the construction is plainly visible. One is covered with mother of pearl, but you can see enough to tell it is solid and not pressboard.

I hope this helps

--and wish you the best of luck in selling yours.

Regards,
Danny

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 27 Apr 2008 7:53 am

One last bump...and it's back on eBay as well, although I'd really prefer a FoBro get it!

I dropped the bottom out of the price as I really need the cash for my wife's present...so it's now $300 plus shipping. I figure somewhere around $40 or so for shipping, and no handling charges on a forum sale - I'll the packing materials etc.

If I know you from the forum a personal check is OK...if not, money order or cashier's check is preferable. I would prefer NOT using Paypal since I'd need to give b0b his % AND my eBay fees won't go away even if I cancel it. But - if you want to use Paypal and are willing to cover fees, that's fine.

It's a sweet guitar. Thanks to all those that have shown interest.

Jim

Jim Sliff · Post by **Jim Sliff** » 6 May 2008 6:21 am

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