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what in the hell
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:27 pm
by robert(original)
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
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:48 pm
by Bacchus
Bizarre.
Belongs on the wall of a bar. It'll never be played again, like.
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 2:51 pm
by fullerplast
worth it just for the tuners and the neck plate.
and what looks to be a DeArmond pickup...
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 3:19 pm
by Thomas
It should be hanging on the wall of a beach hut. It looks like driftwood, cool driftwood though.
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 5:59 pm
by Billy3000
BacchusPaul wrote:Bizarre.
Belongs on the wall of a bar. It'll never be played again, like.
Seriously... that is beyond repair.
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:52 pm
by Will
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.
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 7:56 pm
by r40f
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
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:10 pm
by Billy3000
hahaha... I just read the description
it was found in a barn, and even has leaves in it from who knows when?!
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 10:33 pm
by sp3k
if it wasn't for the shipping i would pay 20 bucks for it, living in europe sucks when it comes to guitar deals...
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:03 pm
by luke
If they ever put a train track under the Atlantic, maybe our shipping woes will finally end?
Posted: Mon Oct 20, 2008 11:07 pm
by James
Obviously it's fucked, but something about it looks brilliant.
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:24 am
by robert(original)
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.
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:33 am
by Bacchus
do it.
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:34 am
by Will
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.
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 2:41 am
by robert(original)
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.
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 9:29 am
by Thomas
Good luck on the auction. It'd be good to hear what it's like up close.