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I can't believe what I just did
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:38 am
by Will
They shouldn't let me have a credit card:
1957 Danelectro U1. Jet black, perfect shape, tone switch. Every element PERFECT. The most desirable features possible in every dimension - and it will be mine. I can't believe I actually hit "Buy it Now". My heart is going crazy.
This will be the most expensive guitar I've ever bought.
Re: I can't believe what I just did
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:52 am
by westtexasred
DuoSonicBoy wrote:They shouldn't let me have a credit card:
1957 Danelectro U1. Jet black, perfect shape, tone switch. Every element PERFECT. The most desirable features possible in every dimension - and it will be mine. I can't believe I actually hit "Buy it Now". My heart is going crazy.
This will be the most expensive guitar I've ever bought.
Wow!That's a beauty.How much?It reminds me of the one John Fogerty used to have(but his was a Silvertone and I think he painted it black).
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:02 am
by Will
$800 - a pretty good price. I used to oogle these on
www.vintagesilvertones.com where they'd be marked at $1600 or something like that. I'm almost maxing out my credit card to get it, but it will be so worth it. It's my favorite guitar design and the reissue I have now never fails to inspire me whenever I play it.
The second most expensive was a Ric 330 for $700 about 8 years ago followed by a $450 Mustang 2 years ago. I'm kinda cheap.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:28 am
by westtexasred
Well thats cool.Very hard to find one in pristine condition.I look forward to seeing pictures when you get.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 8:39 am
by Ninja Mike 808
DOPE!
You have like 3 now, right?
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 12:37 pm
by cooter
Very nice. It's in such nice condition I thought it was a reissue. Definitely post lots of pics when you get it.
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2008 7:05 pm
by Will
Ninja Mike 808 wrote:DOPE!
You have like 3 now, right?
This will make 2 U1s and a 1448 - wish it was 3
. When I finally get around to taking a guitar making class I'm probably going to make a slightly tweaked U1 or a Mustang shaped version with U1 wiring. The single lipstick is such a great sound; it's so responsive I don't miss a bridge PUP. What I love about the U1 is that at a certain point it seems to disappear in my hands like I'm playing air. Out of 40-50 guitars I've had, the only other one that's done that is my Mustang.
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 2:50 am
by Mages
dude, yes. that's one of my most desired guitars!
contgrats. vintagesilvertones.com is always a little high, but yea, $800 is a decent price.
I love chan marshall's:
Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2008 4:20 am
by Will
YES - I'm such a fucking Cat Power fan boi - I have a 1448 like hers as well. It's sad, but they're great guitars.