Marrs
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Marrs
What can you tell me about this Marrs? Era etc. it’s 8x3. Also, how easy would it be to source a knee lever kit for it? For sale local to me. I haven’t seen it in person, but it has apparently been in storage since the owner imported it many years ago, but not sure if the owner was the original owner. Seems to be being sold by the owner’s family. There are no photos of the undercarriage. Thanks in advance.
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Marrs guitar FYI
Hey Benjamin! Just caught your post...can give you a little input. I had the very first Marrs guitar that was sold (ser#0002) and another one built a few years later. I see a lot of features on this guitar that are not original. Good news though, a number of features that appear to be improvements. The pedal board/pedals are not original, but a better design than the original. The surrounds over the pick-ups not original and not too sure that the changer fingers are original. They look like Sho-Bud fingers from the topside. The fretboards not original, and couldn't see where the neck selector switch is (usually on the tuner-side endplate. The alum rear apron plate looks right. Since we have no pics of the underside can't say much except I would bet that it may have been re-worked as well. Looks as though someone with knowledge made some very thoughtful upgrades to this guitar...it is really unlike any other Marrs guitars I've seen over the years, (appears to be a more recent build) and I was around Duane's shop quite a bit back then. This guitar could potentially be a good deal if the price is right (in the $2500US-$3000US range). If you can get more pics I'd be glad to offer further input. Hope this helps you out. Note the difference in the changer/fingers compared to your guitar from the one pictured. Respectfully submitted, RK
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That doesn't look like any Marrs steel that I've seen. Looks like Sho-Bud changers and whatever parts. I would classify it as a "home made" steel.
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Hey Benjamin! Just caught your post with the updated pictures. Underside looks original for the most part. Looks like the bellcranks are different from the earlier ones(Duane did change the design a few times). Everything underneath looks in good shape. Again, I would say that this would be a nice, albeit, unusual Marrs build for the right price. Nice looking axe all the way around! Sorry for the delay in response. Let me know how you like it if you decide to jump on it. Play Good! Best regards from stateside. RK
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