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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Dakine on January 27, 2006, 11:48:33 PM

Title: OK am done
Post by: Dakine on January 27, 2006, 11:48:33 PM
OK,
finally got my third guitar. Now am happy (for now lol) and can return to ole Blighty with 3 axe's which I wanted.

Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Super Sport (born 12/12/2000)

Phew and YAY

Not too bad for $510 or 290 quid!

Spec.
Basswood body with maple cap. Unfinished birdseye maple neck with rosewood fretboard. Two custom DiMarzio pickups (for now ;)). Ernie Ball vintage tremolo.Locking tuners.
5 way p/u switch (bridge,outer singles,inner singles,both hums,neck).
Title: OK am done
Post by: Skybone on January 28, 2006, 12:12:20 PM
Nice find, it'd cost a damn sight more over here!
Title: OK am done
Post by: Dakine on January 30, 2006, 03:36:08 PM
WOOPS
Well, had EVERY intention of being done :)
Basically my items on Evilbay sold VERY well.
Then the guy I was originally talking to (well he never got back to me) got back to me, after I had bought the above Music Man.
Well loooooong story short, I was offered a deal I could NOT refuse!!!! (kinda like my Warwick Bass find years ago).

So I bought a Brand New Ernie Ball Music Man Axis Super Sport (of which there are only 3 of in the world, as he won it for being best guitarist in a competion here in US). NICE paintjob (not fussed with the words, but LOVE the tribal design).
Anyway, cannot tell you what I paid for it as I still cannot believe it myself but now have FOUR guitars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good Lord. Now HAVE to stop LOL!
Title: OK am done
Post by: sambo on January 30, 2006, 04:09:07 PM
3 in the world??!!!  :o
Title: OK am done
Post by: Dakine on January 30, 2006, 04:20:26 PM
Three of this edition in the world.
They were presented to "best guitarist" at the Ermengenza Competion in 2005 (all other years got an Ernie Ball S.U.B. so it seems).
As said, not enthused on the writing on the guitar but love the design.

Here is the Emengenza details;

http://www.emergenza.net/document/partners/prizes.asp#

Ernie Ball site is down right now but will get details from them with the serial number.
Title: OK am done
Post by: Dakine on January 30, 2006, 04:23:15 PM
Guy plays a Lucille and did'nt need/want/play the EB so wanted rid. His loss my GAIN!
Gotta love musicians who are picky or hard up ;)
Title: OK am done
Post by: sambo on January 30, 2006, 04:27:16 PM
lol yer. so are you sure your not willing to shar the price  :P ?
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Post by: Dakine on January 30, 2006, 04:30:10 PM
Lets say it was LESS than the other one :)
Probably gonna sell/trade one when get back to Ole Blighty but will see.

As you can see it still has the tags etc. (he tried it at home once then put it in his closet! So basically brand spanking new.
Title: OK am done
Post by: sambo on January 30, 2006, 04:33:38 PM
...!
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Post by: _tom_ on January 30, 2006, 04:36:31 PM
Less than £280?! Bloody hell!
Title: OK am done
Post by: Dakine on January 30, 2006, 04:39:56 PM
Could'nt pass that up could I? ;)
Title: OK am done
Post by: _tom_ on January 30, 2006, 04:48:45 PM
Nope, I wouldn't if I had the cash although I find tribal stuff a bit tacky - could always get a refinish  :wink:
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Post by: HJM on January 30, 2006, 04:48:52 PM
That's a great deal....
Title: OK am done
Post by: Dakine on January 30, 2006, 04:56:53 PM
Well need some luck.
I am also closing on my house today. Yeah I know I am moving back to UK so why buy the house?
Well, landlady/owner asked if I was interested in buying (have lived in it for past 5 years) and she basically just wanted rid of it (she lives 3 hours drive away). It is valued at over $80,000 and I am paying $58,000. So although I will be turning around and putting it on the market pretty soon after buying it I think it was a no brainer.
I have to pay off credit cards and will most probably have a shortfall for what I can sell my and er indorr's cars for and what I owe so am praying the house profit will cover that.

Anyway, busy busy time. BUT, gotta have bitta luck.
My folks are getting older (my dad has terminal cancer, which is why I am moving back), I am a greencard holder but not a citizen yet (of US) so will lose all that.

Just need abit of luck :)
Title: OK am done
Post by: Ratrod on January 30, 2006, 05:00:34 PM
Those triabals look great. It makes the guitar look special.
Title: OK am done
Post by: indysmith on January 30, 2006, 07:35:25 PM
Quote from: _tom_
Nope, I wouldn't if I had the cash although I find tribal stuff a bit tacky - could always get a refinish  :wink:

+1
Lucky bar-steward for getting so many nice guitars so quick! must feel amazing to have all that choice all of a sudden :lol: