SteveFord Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Last year I got in a bind and had to sell my beloved Lucille which just about killed me but the mortgage had to be paid. I planned on buying another one this year with my tax refund and took a chance to see if I could maybe buy my old one back. Much to my surprise, the new owner agreed and is holding it for me! I just can not believe it, I'm still stunned and very excited. Maybe I've been a good man after all. I try. There's a thread about emotional attachment somewhere and here and yes, I have emotional attachment to this particular guitar. Here's the old beauty, I'm just so thrilled to be able to get this guitar back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capmaster Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 This is very good news. Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimR56 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 There are several guitars I've let go of over the years which I would love to even get a chance to see again, let alone re-purchase. Nice to hear a story like this, with a happy ending. Hope you never have to part with her again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Good For You, Steve! I've had that experince, a couple of times, over the years, and STILL have both guitars, I managed to buy back! Needless to say, they'll not be sold, again...If I have anything to say about it! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted December 18, 2013 Author Share Posted December 18, 2013 They do have a certain feel to them, don't they? As soon as you pick it up it's just WOW! This one had damage to the finish on the neck and an old buddy of mine, who is battling colon cancer, refinished the neck and it turned out perfect. It has so much of my friend's handiwork into it and it's such a great instrument so I'm doubly glad to be getting it back. This time it will stay put. I did get a funny text message from one of Lou Reed's old friends about it which I'll share: with all of the Reedmania following Lou Reed's passing I should call it the LOUcille. I think that's what I'll do. He played an old Epiphone for a bit, close enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bornot2bop Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Congrats. I've owned a Lucille in red. The shade was very transparent and to my surprise it displayed plenty of grain beneath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GDC Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Glad for you, Steve. Sounds like y'all belong together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I bought my black one back in 2005 at the local Gibson dealer. I couldn't put it down after I saw it so the store owner told me I had to buy it cuz I made it "used".. lol. Glad you got her back! Enjoy the new year with your old girlfriend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 A big box showed up today with my name on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 A big box showed up today with my name on it... Pictures, Please! CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 I have to let it thaw a bit as it came from Canada and Pennsyltucky is about 20 degrees out today. Will Spring EVER get here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pauloon Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 So pleased for you!...I know what it's like!......I let an L.P. Classic go......life was never the same!.......Darn me if it didn't turn up on e-bay!.....hit the 'buy it now button' faster than 'quick draw McGraw'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 3, 2014 Author Share Posted March 3, 2014 It's always nice to get something back that you really, really missed. Pardon the cruddy snapshot, the flash wipes out the wood grain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 It's always nice to get something back that you really, really missed. Pardon the cruddy snapshot, the flash wipes out the wood grain. Ah, "Lucille Ball!" Always love a great "red head!" Looks outstanding, Steve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevDavidLee Posted March 6, 2014 Share Posted March 6, 2014 Alright!!! Congratulations! "Reunited and it feels so good.." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveFord Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Now I just have to get used to playing it again. You'd think it would be just like my 335 but the neck is so much stouter and the whole thing feels so much "tighter" that it's a whole different instrument. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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