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Topic: Marlen info and/or value |
Jeffrey Shu
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2018 5:01 am |
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A friend unearthed this Marlen from an estate guitar collection. I'm guessing it's a 1960s, but can't find a serial number on it. 3 pedals, but just one knee lever.
Can anyone provide any info - description, pros/cons, tuning process, year estimate, and a value? Marlens were made just up the road, so nice to get one back into a player's hands.... if, that is, it's reasonably playable (' '). I put it back together (pedals were put on the wrong side initially, thus the pic before I moved them) - seems workable, if a little stiff.
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The Bo-Stevens (honky tonk/old country) & Tupelo Crush (Americana/rock)
'94 Marlen D-10 w/ chrome-wrapped BL 705s, Quilter Steelaire, '74 Fender Twin/JBL D120s. |
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Donny Hinson
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Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 12 Mar 2018 6:23 am
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| Yes, it's probably a late '60s to very early '70s model. The serial number should be stamped into the bottom edge of the front or rear apron, near the keyhead end. I'd put the worth (in its present shape) at only a few hundred dollars. Mechanically, there are not near enough parts there to approximate a modern setup. In it's favor, it's a very light guitar with very simple (pull/release) mechanics, somewhat comparable to the early Sho~Bud Maverick. |
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Jack Goodson
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new brockton,alabama (deceased)
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Posted 12 Mar 2018 6:34 am Body?
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| It there a crack on the rear apron, or is it just the way the photo makes it appear?....thanks jack |
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Jeffrey Shu
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2018 11:26 am
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Jack, I think that's just the pic. I didn't see any cracks when I looked.
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The Bo-Stevens (honky tonk/old country) & Tupelo Crush (Americana/rock)
'94 Marlen D-10 w/ chrome-wrapped BL 705s, Quilter Steelaire, '74 Fender Twin/JBL D120s. |
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Jack Goodson
From:
new brockton,alabama (deceased)
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Posted 12 Mar 2018 11:29 am Body?
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| I think you are right, by any chance are you considering selling the guitar?....thanks jack |
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Jeffrey Shu
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 12 Mar 2018 12:01 pm
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Jack, my friend is. I think he's got it priced a little high, which is why I was asking. I'm not in the market, but would happily put you in touch if you'd like.
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The Bo-Stevens (honky tonk/old country) & Tupelo Crush (Americana/rock)
'94 Marlen D-10 w/ chrome-wrapped BL 705s, Quilter Steelaire, '74 Fender Twin/JBL D120s. |
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Jack Goodson
From:
new brockton,alabama (deceased)
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Posted 12 Mar 2018 12:04 pm Marlen
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| I am interested, between the parts that I have and what is on this guitar I could make it be a workable guitar. I am sending you an email that he can contact me I he can....thanks jack |
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Jeffrey Shu
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Winston-Salem, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 13 Mar 2018 5:02 pm
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Donny, thanks so much for the info.
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The Bo-Stevens (honky tonk/old country) & Tupelo Crush (Americana/rock)
'94 Marlen D-10 w/ chrome-wrapped BL 705s, Quilter Steelaire, '74 Fender Twin/JBL D120s. |
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