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Topic: Fender Dual 8: is this the real deal? |
Cliff Kane
From:
the late great golden state
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 10:17 am |
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Hi folks,
I've been watching this auction, and I'm thinking of bidding on it as it's still at a low price (in fact, 0 bids):
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&i tem=7359417832&ru=http://search.ebay.com:80/7359417832_W0QQfkrZ1QQfromZR8QQfviZ1
I'm just wondering if it looks like the real deal, if it's original finish, if it looks right for what it appears to be? I'm curious why there has been no action on this auction: Are people seeing a problem that I'm not seeing? Are people boycotting Guitar Center? What's the deal? It looks like a sweet deal, and I'm really tempted to try for it, but the fact that no one seems to be touching it makes me cautious.
What do you all think?
Thanks,
Cliff[This message was edited by Cliff Kane on 26 October 2005 at 11:18 AM.] |
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Kevin Bullat
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 10:22 am
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| At its current price, with 0 bids, I'd say it's a good deal. I've seen the tuner/machine heads go for $250 a piece. |
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HowardR
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 10:40 am
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| It looks good from here. Never thought I'd see the day when GC lists a reasonable price for steel in nice shape,...and, gets the information correct! |
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Jody Carver
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KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 10:41 am
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Its the real deal.
Its Walnut not refinished GO FOR IT
Jody |
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Cliff Kane
From:
the late great golden state
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 10:44 am
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Alright,
thanks a lot, folks. Wow--if it's gets Mr. Carver's blessing it must be good!
It ain't over 'til the fat lady sings, but wish me luck!
Cliff |
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Michael Lee Allen
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Portage Park / Irving Park, Chicago, Illinois
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 10:46 am
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REMOVED
Last edited by Michael Lee Allen on 28 Feb 2011 6:08 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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George Keoki Lake
From:
Edmonton, AB., Canada
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 10:50 am
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If the "Knight of Tweed" approves...definitely go for it !  |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 11:08 am
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You will have to replace the volume knobs and the tone knobs. They can be bought at any music store, those knobs fit the current
model telecasters as well. They are available through all Fender dealers.BUY IT !!!!!!!
Hi Keoki  |
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Randy Reeves
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LaCrosse, Wisconsin, USA
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 11:19 am
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Cliff. you have about an hour left. wish i had some change I would bid on that.
the local guitar shop has a dual 8 for three times that .
so it looks like a good deal.
best of luck. |
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Dave Mayes
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Oakland, Ca.
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 12:03 pm
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Where's the flocking on the underside of the steel? Not there. Very high chance it's been refinished. You won't really know until you remove some hardware and see what's in the cavities.
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Bob Stone
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Gainesville, FL, USA
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 12:11 pm
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Just remember, one hour to go doesn't mean a thing. It's the final minute that counts on eBay.
Go for it and good luck! Cool guitar. |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 12:57 pm
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| Where's the flocking on the underside of the steel? Not there....Early models had NO flocking on the underside this may be a 49 version. Its original from what I can see.See the serial number 1949 vintage [This message was edited by Jody Carver on 26 October 2005 at 02:44 PM.] |
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Cliff Kane
From:
the late great golden state
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 1:08 pm
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Hey, I "won" the auction! (well, I still have to pay for it, so it's not reallly like winning something....). Did I do okay?
Thanks again for your good help and information!
I'll post an update when I actually get it.
Cheers!
Cliff |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 1:42 pm
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CONGRATULATIONS
YOU HAVE A GREAT ,GREAT GUITAR!!! Play it in good health.
"The Knight Of Fender Tweed Has Spoken" |
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HowardR
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N.Y.C.-Fire Island-Asheville
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 1:43 pm
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If it's as clean as it looks, no issues, and has that great Fender sound, then you did rather well. I like the oak a lot.
Congratulations.
Hey Jody, what're doin' up there?  [This message was edited by HowardR on 26 October 2005 at 02:44 PM.] |
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Jody Carver
From:
KNIGHT OF FENDER TWEED
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 1:47 pm
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IM HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY another Fenderman
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Cliff Kane
From:
the late great golden state
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 1:57 pm
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| I'm happy, too! and anxious! I hope it's all it appears to be. |
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Jody Carver
From:
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 2:00 pm
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and has that great Fender sound......you bet
All FENDERS HAVE THAT GREAT FENDER SOUND
HEARD ROUND THE WORLD |
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Stephan Miller
From:
Silver Spring, Maryland, USA
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 2:01 pm
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Hey Cliff, congratulations! That's a nice price on a fine instrument.This result from a gcrep listing is shocking. Let us know how you're enjoying it. Again, way to go!  |
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Rick Alexander
From:
Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 3:20 pm
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wow - a good deal from gcrep!
Will wonders never cease?
Congrats Cliff - those are great guitars! |
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Billy Gilbert
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 4:07 pm
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| You did great. I bid on it and I already have one like it, except mine has been mistreated somewhat. Billy |
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Garry Vanderlinde
From:
CA
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 7:28 pm
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Congrats Cliff,
I thought I got one of these on another ebay auction earlier this week, but the reserve wasn't met. Is this the same guitar that was being talked about in this other Forum thread?
http://steelguitarforum.com/Forum2/HTML/007955.html
If it is... let us know how it looks when you get it.
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Cliff Kane
From:
the late great golden state
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Posted 26 Oct 2005 9:41 pm
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Hi Garry, yea, it's the same. I'll definately be posting about it, and I'm sure I'll have questions once it's here. Garry, you're just down the road from me....what's going on? Let me know if anything's happening!
Cheers!
Cliff
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Garry Vanderlinde
From:
CA
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Posted 27 Oct 2005 10:27 am
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| Cliff, if you're free tomorrow Friday 10/28/05), I'll be playing with a couple of friends at the Buena Park Moose Lodge on Knott Ave just north of Lincoln. Bring your axe down and sit in on a few. They play mostly older country (Haggard, Willie and some Hank). It’s very casual, no drums. |
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Cliff Kane
From:
the late great golden state
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Posted 28 Oct 2005 4:20 am
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Gary,
thanks a lot for the invitation. Unfortunately tonight's out for me, but if you guys do it again perhaps I can make it. Keep in touch, and I'll do the same.
Best regards,
Cliff |
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