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One Owner 58 Strat-

Posted: 22 Sep 2010 8:13 pm
by Larry Shaeffer
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Posted: 22 Sep 2010 8:17 pm
by Lee Warren
I'm afraid to ask ... :whoa:

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 2:54 am
by Joe Cook
Lee Warren wrote:I'm afraid to ask ... :whoa:
I'm afraid to find out! :whoa:

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 3:40 am
by Chris Boyd
Dig deep boys! That's beautiful.... :D

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 3:43 am
by Jeff Garden
I think the expression is "if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it!" so maybe we should just look at the photo :D

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 5:07 am
by Bill Hatcher
i'm just afraid....

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 5:23 am
by Steve Perry
Jeff Garden wrote:I think the expression is "if you have to ask, you probably can't afford it!" so maybe we should just look at the photo :D
Shoot!... I can't even afford to look at the picture! :lol:

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 5:28 am
by Thomas Butler
I'm wondering if it's for sale or if he is just showing off.

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 6:02 am
by Gordon Hartin
One owner Mona Lisa :)
Gordon

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Posted: 23 Sep 2010 6:03 am
by Bob Bender
Never mind the Strat, I want to know what's in all those tweed cases behind it.

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 6:24 am
by Brian Echenberg
I wonder also if its actually for sale? Brian

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 6:26 am
by Larry Shaeffer
It's one sweetheart of a guitar. In my many years of buying old guitars, this one is one of my favorites. Back in June i got a random call from a man in Arkansas about a Strat he bought in 58. Of course i was intrigued, anyways i bought the guitar and both parties came away very happy. Its super clean, and one of the most complete one's i have seen. It has the original Strap, cord, polish cloth, trem arm, bridge cover, old Fender picks and even the original allen wrench. Plus all the stuff in the pic. Not needing to sell it, just wanted to show the world, that YES they are still out there!!!!!!

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 6:48 am
by Jim Cohen
I can't even afford to pay attention to that picture...

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 7:30 am
by Doug Beaumier
Amazing guitar, Larry. I think 1958 was the first year for the 3-tone sunburst finish. Yours is in pristine condition. Since your intention is to display it rather than sell it, maybe you should post this in the Music section, along with pictures of other guitars in your collection? That thread might have a longer shelf life than this one. :)

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 8:01 am
by Pete Burak
Does anyone have a source for the "bridge cover" that can bee seen on this Strat?
I would like to put something like that on mine.

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 8:06 am
by Bill Hatcher
absolutely terrible market right now for vintage instruments, however an example like this might be an exception.

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 8:15 am
by Danny Bates
Larry, A few years back I bought a Fender catalog like the one in your case. I paid $30 for it. When I got home I checked eBay to find out what they have been selling for. I was shocked to see one had just sold for $1,500 :)

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 8:42 am
by Larry Shaeffer
Thanks for all the compliments gentlemen. I think i will give that a shot, It would be nice to see all of them up on one page for everyone to enjoy.

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 9:51 am
by Edward Efira
You mean something like this?
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Ed

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 10:47 am
by Larry Shaeffer
Or this..Two of my Blondes. 57 Mary Kaye and 58 Blonde, with nickel parts
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Posted: 23 Sep 2010 10:50 am
by Larry Shaeffer
Anyways, ill be sure to pull them all out when i get a free day to do it. Too many guitars! haha

it MUST be for sale---

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 10:55 am
by John Hopkin
---it's in the "FOR SALE" section, isn't it?...well?

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 11:00 am
by Larry Shaeffer
Sorry to be a bother John..

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 11:08 am
by Larry Shaeffer
And for the record, it is for sale. It would just take one heck of a offer to let it go.

Posted: 23 Sep 2010 11:55 am
by Erv Niehaus
This isn't a Strat but it is a 1955 Fender Precision Bass. It is complete with the original strap, neck tag and strings.
I filled in with it when I was playing with a polka band in my "youth". :D
And I don't plan on selling it very soon.


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