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noodleplugerine

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« on: March 09, 2008, 12:45:43 PM »
http://cgi.ebay.com/1955-Gretsch-Silver-Jet-Near-Mint-with-OHSC_W0QQitemZ330216604073QQihZ014QQcategoryZ119094QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Has anyone ever seen such a classic guitar in such amazing condition? It's over 50 years old and all it has to show for it is a couple of dings on the headstock!
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« Reply #1 on: March 09, 2008, 01:27:26 PM »
That really is guitar porn!

I bet Ratrod is counting his pennies as we speak.  :wink:
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« Reply #2 on: March 09, 2008, 02:05:08 PM »
It's a bit pricey I think. It sure is a pretty specimen. It could also be the 'real deal' judging by the serial nr. sticker, headstock and fetboard inlay.

I'll post it on the Gretschpages forum where the real experts can give their opinion.
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2008, 03:09:04 PM »
Just curious. What is your oldest guitar, Ratrod?
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« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2008, 04:46:41 PM »
The '55 Silver Jet is the real deal. The seller is a member of the gretschpages although not a frequent poster.

My oldest guitar? I have a  70's Yamaha SG so that's about 30 years old and a refurbished and slightly modded Hofner strat shaped bass wich is somewhere from the late 60's.
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« Reply #5 on: March 09, 2008, 05:20:13 PM »
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Just curious. What is your oldest guitar, Ratrod?

Maybe someone should start an "oldest guitar" thread.

I have a feeling Phil King would win hands down.
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« Reply #6 on: March 09, 2008, 05:53:30 PM »
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Quote from: Jonny
Just curious. What is your oldest guitar, Ratrod?

Maybe someone should start an "oldest guitar" thread.

I have a feeling Phil King would win hands down.

All the threads I start are blatantly (spelling/or even the right word) overlooked so you can start it if you want. :roll:
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« Reply #7 on: March 09, 2008, 06:09:35 PM »
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Just curious. What is your oldest guitar, Ratrod?

Maybe someone should start an "oldest guitar" thread.

I have a feeling Phil King would win hands down.

All the threads I start are blatantly (spelling/or even the right word) overlooked so you can start it if you want. :roll:

Done.  :)
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« Reply #8 on: March 10, 2008, 01:15:42 PM »
Thats a lovely guitar  8)
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