The plating is all original and looks almost new with no sign of corosion and only a couple of very small dings on the top which are not even noticable unless you're really looking for them. The wood is also excellent with some age checking in the laquer. The tuners all work smoothly and don't slip. The buttons are all original and look great also. Also includes the original hardshell case that has some worn spots on the outside covering but overall in very good condition.
I bought this guitar about 2 years ago from John Bernunzio and he said it was one of the very nicest Tricones he had had in all his years dealing in vintage instruments. He had it listed for $3750 at the time and I ended up paqying $3600 plus shipping.
I have been dealing with John for almost 20 years and if he says a guitar is good, it's good. I could have probably got one for a little less on Ebay but, with John I knew I could depend on it being what he said it would be. And it is.
I will sell the guitar for what I have in it but, I would really prefer to trade. I am looking for a 'high end' Gibson Archtop, preferably electric cutaways, such as L5, Super 400 etc. but, I might consider other made in USA hollow body makes or models, depending on what they are. Also, some of the J 200 or 300 acoustics may be a possibility. Will trade up, down or even.
If you're looking for a real nice vintage Tricone and have something I might be interested in trading for, let's talk.
<font size="1" color="#8e236b"><p align="center">[This message was edited by Jim Landers on 16 December 2006 at 09:08 AM.]</p></FONT>
Sometimes I don't think progress is all it's cracked up to be. Oh well. 
