kidblast Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I had to look twice to make sure I was seeing this right... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gibson-Les-Paul-Guitar-Pick-Original-1950s-Production-A-Pick-Of-Legend/130847582067?_trksid=p2047675.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D17848%26meid%3D1668022360249461435%26pid%3D100010%26prg%3D8208%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D7%26sd%3D380732855302%26 it's a pick,, for god's sake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brc Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I also had to look twice, then I checked out his other sales, Hell, maybe this guy is smoking something. More than stupid, but I have to believe there is some idiot who will buy it. Can you imagine that much for a "Pick"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 haha yeah that's been up on Ebay for ages... like years now... You think hed give up but I guess it just takes one fool to make it worth it and there are plenty out there :P :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'm sitting here at work, having lunch, and actually the words came out of my mouth before I could engage the filter.. "Are you f-----g kidding me??" thankfully it's a quiet day here, and the only person in ear shot had phones on. Rabs nailed, it just takes one moron, "A fool and his money..."... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick_s Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I think someone was a little high from possibly huffing the nitro fumes when they came up with that price! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 I'm sitting here at work, having lunch, and actually the words came out of my mouth before I could engage the filter.. "Are you f-----g kidding me??" thankfully it's a quiet day here, and the only person in ear shot had phones on. Rabs nailed, it just takes one moron, "A fool and his money..."... Check this one then.. Look at the shipping cost http://www.ebay.com/itm/pickguard-vintage-GRETSCH-off-duo-jet-silver-firebied-les-paul-size-parts-guard-/261297644503?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cd68da3d7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Here is another by the same seller http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dave-Of-England-David-Brewis-Zemaitis-Replica-Engraved-Backplate-2003-Perfect-/200859678970?pt=Guitar&hash=item2ec42b78fa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Namvet Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Love the title of this thread. Keep em coming!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dem00n Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 If it sells, more power to him. There's people out there who think were all stupid shits for spending more then $500 on guitar. Truly, look in the mirror. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quapman Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 After the Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese sold for $28,000 nothing surprises me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 After the Virgin Mary Grilled Cheese sold for $28,000 nothing surprises me. It was the best $28,000 sandwich I ever ate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky4 Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 He seems to be a reputable eBay dealer. More than 3000 transactions with a high 90s rating. I don't get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Holy Crap. It's 15% off guys. You can save over $500 if you Buy It Now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gralst Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Check this one then.. Look at the shipping cost http://www.ebay.com/itm/pickguard-vintage-GRETSCH-off-duo-jet-silver-firebied-les-paul-size-parts-guard-/261297644503?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item3cd68da3d7 In all seriousness if you needed a pickguard for your '58 DuoJet, $135 is not a lot to spend. A replacement for a current model SJ-200 pick guard will cost twice that. The high shipping ensures their margin when taking "best offers". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 In all seriousness if you needed a pickguard for your '58 DuoJet, $135 is not a lot to spend. A replacement for a current model SJ-200 pick guard will cost twice that. The high shipping ensures their margin when taking "best offers". $11,500.00 worth? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gralst Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 Here is another by the same seller http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dave-Of-England-David-Brewis-Zemaitis-Replica-Engraved-Backplate-2003-Perfect-/200859678970?pt=Guitar&hash=item2ec42b78fa Ever hear of Tony Zematis? If you owned one of his guitars in need of a control cavity plate you'd already have sent the guy his money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gralst Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 $11,500.00 worth? My E Bay says " $99 Buy It Now plus $36 for shipping" $11,500? The pick is another story...I probably still have a few from the early-mid 70s when I ordered a gross (I think it came to about $15 with printing) of the Gibson heavy teardrops with my then band's name on one side and my initials on the other in gold leaf silk screen that almost immediately came off. I also know there were a lot of replicas of that pick around with "Les Paul" imprinted. I believe they were case candy with the '72 reissue of the '55 Les Paul Custom (the one with the AlNiCo V and the P-90) so I'm not certain verifying the authenticity would be an easy task... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabs Posted October 1, 2013 Share Posted October 1, 2013 My E Bay says " $99 Buy It Now plus $36 for shipping" $11,500? Yup.. that's what it says for me.. but your probably in a different country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidblast Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 If it sells, more power to him. There's people out there who think were all stupid shits for spending more then $500 on guitar. Truly, look in the mirror. lost me at the 500 dollar guitar comment... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btoth76 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Amateurs. There was a guy, who sold the complete metal frame of the Budapest Western Railway Station building (designed by G. Eiffel) as metal garbage. The buyer only realised that He was cheated when the police arrived and started questioning Him about His intentions with the angle-grinder. Cheers... Bence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Ever hear of Tony Zematis? If you owned one of his guitars in need of a control cavity plate you'd already have sent the guy his money. Yes, we know who Tony Zemaitis (with two 'i's) is, thanks for asking. In fact I used to see some of his instruments popping up for sale now and again in London's Denmark Street before he became so collectable. His designs are still being made in Japan under the auspices of his son; http://www.zemaitis-...om/our_guitars/ There is even a budget range called GZ which stands for Greco-Zemaitis; http://www.zemaitis....s-gz-series.htm The problem is the control cavity plate in the ad is not a 'real' one; "Dave Of England -David Brewis-Zemaitis Replica Engraved Backplate..." Jus' sayin'... P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gralst Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Yes, we know who Tony Zemaitis (with two 'i's) is, thanks for asking. In fact I used to see some of his instruments popping up for sale now and again in London's Denmark Street before he became so collectable. His designs are still being made in Japan under the auspices of his son; http://www.zemaitis-...om/our_guitars/ There is even a budget range called GZ which stands for Greco-Zemaitis; http://www.zemaitis....s-gz-series.htm The problem is the control cavity plate in the ad is not a 'real' one; "Dave Of England -David Brewis-Zemaitis Replica Engraved Backplate..." Jus' sayin'... Yes...with two "i" s...I'm aware that they're (or rather an authorized facsimile of them are) being made in Japan ...and I'm aware that it's a reproduction for a reproduction cavity plate (I'll bet were it original you'd pay a great deal more.). Thanx for correcting my typo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pippy Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Happy to help. And I agree about the poosible price of original bits. One worry about buying repro parts would be the very nature of his creations. Rumour has it that no two were made the same as a deliberate matter of his ethos/policy. So would the cavity-covers all be made to the same size and shape?.......... Before he died his guitars were expensive but just about affordable. These days things have changed! The last one I saw (about 9 months ago) was in the region of $40,000. I don't know whether it was a 'celebrity-owned' example but even so, it seemed a tad pricey. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Before he died his guitars were expensive but just about affordable. These days things have changed! The last one I saw (about 9 months ago) was in the region of $40,000. I don't know whether it was a 'celebrity-owned' example but even so, it seemed a tad pricey. They are even more pricey after you play one. All of them aren't worth 40k, no matter what Ron Wood slurs. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Bill Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Ever hear of Tony Zematis? If you owned one of his guitars in need of a control cavity plate you'd already have sent the guy his money. It is a replica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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