motowntom Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Hello all, didnt mean to start a morality war on a guitar site but it is what it is, now back to the reason I joined. the pics show the true color when using the flash, with out it looks kinda cherry burst, but in reality is more of a light tobaco/lemon burst. got to inspect it closer this evening and it has one 1/16" cl hip on the top of the headstock. besides that perfect. no checking at all. the nesk really suprised me, I have smallish hand for a guy 6,1" and it is very narrow and quite thin. the truss rod needs nothing as far as adj. but the 43 y.o. flatwounds are strange feeling. the action is lower that my les paul dc, and i have never played one this low without fret buzz. plugged in this thing is LOUD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! through a vox tonelab le + peavy bandit. I hope you all enjoy the pics and info, I have always dreamed of a guitar like this mostly because i needed a hollow bodt to record with. as far as morality goes, he made me the offer, and i bet 70% off you would have taken him up on it, this guit. has been risen from its coffin(litteraly) to once again do what is was built for, to play "rock-n-roll" cheers T.N.T. http://s702.photobucket.com/albums/ww22/tnt1959/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphs1978 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 i dont care that is SEX! very nice guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruznolfart1281734103 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Oh yeah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrmatt Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 mttom, Congrats, right time,right place...that's life. It's awesome, does it sound as good as it looks? mgm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowntom Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 yep its very loud, through my set up its 1/3 louder than the les paul, anyone near motown with a great amp let me know and we;ll get together and post our review. the p-90s are not as bright as i thought they might but i have never had a guit. with them. the low action is what got me, i didnt think you could get that low without loss of tone, i will see if it stays that way when i change the strings, great to be on board, i havn;t joined one befor. cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Ice tea anyone=d> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.E.B.1281734147 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I bet it's like taking a trip in a time machine and bringing back that guitar. That is so cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlie brown Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Finally, some photos! ;>b LOL! Hey, seriously Tom...it looks terrific! Congratulations, truly! Enjoy it, as I know you will. CB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
animalfarm Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Sigh.......Beautiful, Beautiful. Lucky %*!$#@%!?! =D> Ok, that does it - I'm going to follow every old guy I see home and ask him if he has a guitar under his bed!!!!!!! (Then RUN before the COPS get there!). Congratulations on a once-in-a-lifetime score! And welcome to the FORUM!!!! Normally newbies don't come in with such an uproar!!!! heh, heh, heh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red 333 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Great pictures. Thanks for sharing. You have something really special there. Take good care of it. Red 333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowntom Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midiman56 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hey! Just got home and found the pictures. Beautiful guitar. Tom! Congratulations again ... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgrasso Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Congratulations Tom. A great find. And what great condition. I have rarely seen one in such pristine condition. Talk about lost treasures. Take care of her and play her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wardog Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 AWESOME. MO PM ME WHEN YOU HIT 77 AND YOU WANT TO GIVE ME THE CASINO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 8-[ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowntom Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 27 years and it yours wardog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJB08 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 As my dad would say "Super Sweet!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodice Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 very very very very very nice! enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkuss Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 It's so nice I feel sick. Lol. Unbelievable. I need to start saving... That's the holy grail right there! Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchie1281734003 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Oh yeah! Toms 66 is in better nick than my Lennon 65 reissue! I am so jealous. Enjoy that fabulous Casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aminaziz92 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 damn....!! the old man will once he goes to ebay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chewy1281734128 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 great story! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnMcClane5000 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 a 77 year old man who goes to eBay? I don't think so.... He's probably happy to have gotten rid of it. Now he can stash his rare Baseball Cards from the 40's under his bed and give it to some kid for 1$ each :D Come on... It's not like he's been hugging that guitar all day long. Enjoy that guitar! You're a lucky man and I hope you'll have many years of fun playing this thing! It looks like freaking new!!!!!! It's unbelievable... I've never seen a Vintage guitar in such a mint condition! I'm still waiting for my 1959 Gibson Es-355 in cherry red to appear in some dusty attic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! JM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JefferySmith Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 There's nothing that a 77 year old man enjoys more than a bowel movement and a well-installed window that he got at a discount. He's a winner here too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanH Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Next question: Should it be played and undoubtedly get worn and damaged over the next 40 years or should it be kept in 'as new' condition for all eternity? Third option........ Sell it to The Edge or Paul Weller for a mint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motowntom Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share Posted May 1, 2009 thank you everyone for all the comments, both+ and - its great to be the protagonist of a lively debate. that was not my intention, i have been a lurking, vintage guitar guy with out a vintage guitar for years. the guitar will be well cared for and played often, by myself and fellow musicians that are my friends. lastly the gentleman that i got the guit. from is a well educated man of means, and got more enjoyment out of the fact that he got to negotiate a little deal, than he ever got from this guitar. cheers T.N.T. o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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