what in the hell

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:27 pm

it looks like it was "modified" into an acoustic bass.
worth it just for the tuners and the neck plate.
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Fender-Mali ... 286.c0.m14

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:48 pm

Bizarre.

Belongs on the wall of a bar. It'll never be played again, like.

fullerplast · Post by **fullerplast** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:51 pm

worth it just for the tuners and the neck plate.

and what looks to be a DeArmond pickup...

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:19 pm

It should be hanging on the wall of a beach hut. It looks like driftwood, cool driftwood though.

Billy3000 · Post by **Billy3000** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:59 pm

BacchusPaul wrote:Bizarre.

Belongs on the wall of a bar. It'll never be played again, like.

Seriously... that is beyond repair.

Will · Post by **Will** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:52 pm

At least they refretted for bass. Whoever tried to make my U1 into a bass just moved the bridge back. I can't imagine how bad it must have sounded.

r40f · Post by **r40f** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:56 pm

awesome

Shipping and Handling US $35.99

oh lol, no.

i think if you tried to pick it up you'd be left with a pile of splinters

Billy3000 · Post by **Billy3000** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:10 pm

hahaha... I just read the description

it was found in a barn, and even has leaves in it from who knows when?!

sp3k · Post by **sp3k** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:33 pm

if it wasn't for the shipping i would pay 20 bucks for it, living in europe sucks when it comes to guitar deals...

luke · Post by **luke** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:03 pm

If they ever put a train track under the Atlantic, maybe our shipping woes will finally end?

James · Post by **James** » Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:07 pm

Obviously it's fucked, but something about it looks brilliant.

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:24 am

im thinking about just for the tuners, the neck plate, the body and neck will be nice to make tracings/ jigs out of, andit would be nice to be able to see under the hood and molest it without feeling bad/
i always wondered why they seem to fall apart, i was never sure if it was a lack of purfing or bad glue, this would be a great trial and error peice.
and plus it'll prove that these old things were made with solid wood, no laminated shit here my friend.
i think that honestly the sides and back are salvagable, a new top, and a set neck in its place and it may be a really nice guitar.
plus the neck would be kool to hang on the wall.
and plus i could make exact temps from it.

Bacchus · Post by **Bacchus** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:33 am

do it.

Will · Post by **Will** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:34 am

If you get it, can I get dibs on that DeArmond PUP? I've been looking for something like that to make a '40s acoustic-electric project.

robert(original) · Post by **robert(original)** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:41 am

absolutely, im not going to bid over 25 bucks tho, cuz it really is just a wall decoration.
and with shipping that is pushing the limits of what its worth.

Thomas · Post by **Thomas** » Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:29 am

Good luck on the auction. It'd be good to hear what it's like up close.