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Topic: Melbert on Ebay just listed |
Dennis Smith
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Covington, Georgia, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2012 12:30 pm |
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Hi, not conected to guitar but thought it was a good deal for someone. Eight string lipstick pickup flame paint job $426.87 shipped to you.
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J. Wilson
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Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 24 Nov 2012 5:39 pm
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Likely one of Bob's older builds. I recall him telling me he really doesn't do those types of paint jobs anymore.
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If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On. -Shakespeare
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1941 Ric B6 / 1948 National Dynamic / 1951 Bronson Supro / Custom teak wood Allen Melbert / Tut Taylor Dobro / Gold Tone Dojo / Martin D15S / Eastman P10 |
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Thomas Temple
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Florida, USA
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Posted 24 Nov 2012 7:38 pm Blast from the past
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| Bob told me that early on in his building career he had a local motorcycle shop that did custom paint jobs on bikes that did some painting of his guitars... not big sellers and the idea just faded away. |
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Brad Bechtel
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Paul DiMaggio
From:
Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 25 Nov 2012 2:08 pm
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| That looks like a Morrell to me. I believe Bob used to refit those years back. |
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Robert Allen
From:
Tennessee, USA
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Posted 28 Nov 2012 2:03 pm Morrell reworks
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| You are correct. I started making lap steels in 2007 using some Morrell bodies that I sanded down to bare wood, reworked and had the motorcycle shop do some fancy painting. Then I realized many changes would need to be made. The lipstick pickup on the 8-string was replaced with Wallace True Tone pickups, later adding George L and Lawrence pickups. The open gear tuners were replaced with high quality sealed gear tuners, the stamped bridge with narrow spacing replaced with a wider machined bridge. As mentioned, the fancy paint jobs never took off, most customers preferring the look of natural wood. The motorcycle shop didn't understand serial numbers so there are two #003 and two #006. One of the #003 was reported stolen and shows up from time to time in various ads. The seller has claimed to be a dealer selling below dealer cost. I don't sell through any USA dealers. If the seller won't send you a photo of the s/n, it's time to start asking questions. |
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Paul DiMaggio
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Fort Nelson, British Columbia, Canada
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Posted 28 Nov 2012 3:36 pm
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| "Then I realized many changes would have to be made" No kidding! I am reminded daily of the difference in workmanship between your shop, Bob, and the Morrell shop. You win by several miles. |
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J. Wilson
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Manitoba, Canada
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Posted 28 Nov 2012 5:03 pm
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| Paul DiMaggio wrote: |
| "Then I realized many changes would have to be made" No kidding! I am reminded daily of the difference in workmanship between your shop, Bob, and the Morrell shop. You win by several miles. |
Thumbs up on that!!
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If Music Be the Food of Love, Play On. -Shakespeare
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1941 Ric B6 / 1948 National Dynamic / 1951 Bronson Supro / Custom teak wood Allen Melbert / Tut Taylor Dobro / Gold Tone Dojo / Martin D15S / Eastman P10 |
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