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Topic: Lamar U12 Open to Offers or Trade for Sierra Crown 12 SOLD |
Tom Campbell
From: Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 6 Aug 2008 5:38 am
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I am open to offers over $2000. Also interested in a trade for a Sierra Crown 12. You might end up with a steal of a steel!
For Sale: Lamar U12, 8/5. Emmons AB setup.
I am the original owner. This guitar has not been out of my (smoke free) house since the day I received it�with the exception of one time to show it off to the local guys. The craftsmanship on this guitar is simply outstanding! Features are:
� Nitrocellulose lacquer finish
� Rosewood aprons and fret board
� Maple top
� Mother of pearl dots and fret markers
� Keyless 25� scale
� Triple raise, triple lower changer
� Seven slot (positions) bell cranks
� Volume control and coil tap switch on deck
� True-tone and Lamar pickups
� Extra rods, bell cranks, and knee lever
� Weight; guitar case 16 lbs. guitar 32 lbs.
I have the �LAMAR� decals, but have not mounted them because I did not want to cover the beautiful swirl wood grain pattern on the front apron. The new owner can place them. Additional pictures are available
Priced to sell: Make offer over $2000
Shippping is by Fedex and determined by where you live.
Last edited by Tom Campbell on 13 Apr 2009 9:41 am; edited 4 times in total |
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John Groover McDuffie
From: LA California, USA
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Posted 6 Aug 2008 6:08 am
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Wow, I don't know anything about Lamar guitars, but that is a beauty! |
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Randy Gilliam
From: San Antonio, Texas, USA
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Posted 6 Aug 2008 10:20 pm Lamar
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I Have One With Keys These Are Great Looking And Sounding Guitars Good Luck With The Sale Randy. |
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James Quackenbush
From: Pomona, New York, USA
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Posted 10 Aug 2008 9:31 am
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Lamar Colvin makes some great steels .....This is one of them .... This one has a longer scale , so you get no flub on the lower strings due to more string tension ....This is truely a LOW price for a steel of this caliber .....If I were not downsizing , this steel would be mine ....I loved the Lamar that I had .....Lamars a great guy to deal with too.....So is Tom for that matter ....Good guy ...Good steel ....Jim |
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Bobby Bowman
From: Cypress, Texas, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 20 Aug 2008 1:00 pm rods
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Tom,
You left some extra pull rods here at the house. Call me,,,,281-856-9453.
While I'm at it, let me say that the pictures do not do this guitar justice. Gang, it is an absolute beautiful guitar in every aspect. It looks like Tom just took delivery of it yesterday.
Whoever ends up with this guitar will have done themselves a hugh favor. If I was a 12 string player, it would not have left my house.
BB _________________ If you play 'em, play 'em good!
If you build 'em, build 'em good!
http://www.bobbybowman.com |
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Jon Jaffe
From: Austin, Texas
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Posted 20 Aug 2008 6:21 pm
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I had a chance to see and play this guitar at Bobby's. It has magnificent woodwork, great tone and playability.
The pedal and knee stops are the most positive of any guitar I have played in a while. An it's keyless so it stays in tune. |
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Jim Saunders
From: Houston, Texas, U.S.A.
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Posted 24 Aug 2008 6:08 am Lamar
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I've had the pleasure of seeing and playing this guitar and it is really a quality instrument. The rosewood fretboard gives it a distinct look of a fine instrument. Tom is a nice gentleman too. |
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Johnne Lee Ables
From: Minnesota, USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2008 12:57 pm Wanna' really see this beauty???????
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Check the pics on this link...
http://www.mightyfinemusic.com/house_of_wood.htm
Down just a bit from the top...3rd entry, I think.
Killer, killer, killer!!!!!!!!!!
Geez, I hate bein' poor!!!
Oh well, I'm rich in spirit! ; -] (I need to get off this thread, huh.)
Johnne Lee
PS - Tom, Is the same copedent still on it? _________________ Justice S10-Pro 5x4 C6
Roland Cube 80GX
Wonderful Wife
"In the course of a long life a wise man will be prepared to abandon his baggage several times." |
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Danny Bates
From: Fresno, CA. USA
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Posted 26 Aug 2008 2:02 pm
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Tom, your open string tuning looks great. Could you post the pedal arrangement? (Copedant) Awesome guitar! Thanks You.
Here's my favorite pic of this beautiful guitar.
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Scott Appleton
From: Ashland, Oregon
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Posted 29 Aug 2008 7:54 am how it sounds
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If you could post a video of this steel with audio as it is played it may increase your sale potential immediately. I for one would love to hear it played. Possibly on Utube? |
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Duncan Hodge
From: DeLand, FL USA
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Posted 1 Sep 2008 5:27 pm
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I am thoroughly baffled as to why this beauty hasn't sold. Just listen to Carlos Polidura play his Lamar U-12 on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0AUIylX-zE0 These here Lamars sound great. I'm heading off to see if I can remember where I last put my wallet and then see if I remembered to buy a Florida Lottery ticket for Saturday and then see if I won. If I won, Tom, I'll take it.
Duncan _________________ "The Edge... there is no honest way to explain it because the only people who really know where it is are the ones who have gone over." |
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Tom Campbell
From: Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2008 8:08 am
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I know the Lamar is not a very well known brand in the steel guitar world. Lamar Clovin does not have a website to promote his finely crafted steels. None-the-less, his quality of construction and attention to detail surpasses many of the popular brands...as evidenced by these pictures. Those who are familar with his product know the quality I am refering to. My point being...don't be afraid of this guitar because it doesn't say (you know the brands!) One will be "hard-presesed" to purchase a like new, lacquer, custom built guitar, with all the included extras at this price. This is a STEAL of a STEEL! |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 11 Sep 2008 6:53 pm
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Tom you are quite certain about the quality of the Lamar guitars. I'm a happy owner of this. Please take a look.
Thank you Duncan.
Hear it here...WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/SERAFINPOL
Much respect,
Carlos |
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 11 Sep 2008 6:57 pm
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oops...here is the picture.
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Carlos Polidura
From: Puerto Rico
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Posted 19 Mar 2009 11:08 am
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Mr. Lamar has been making guitars for nearly 20 years. He is a true craftsman. And a true gentleman.
See it here....
WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/SERAFINPOL
With much respect.
Carlos |
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rpetersen
From: Iowa
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Posted 21 Mar 2009 2:47 pm Unit 12
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Hi Tom - Any interest in doing a trade for a Pedalmaster 3x5 SD-10
_________________ Ron Petersen |
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Tom Campbell
From: Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 22 Mar 2009 10:30 am
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Hello Ed
By Emmons setup I am refering to the A and B pedals.
Emmons A pedal raises B to C# and B pedal raises G# to A. The "Day" setup is just the opposite.
I have not seen "Buddy's" 12 string setup either, but I understand he experiments with one. |
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Scott Appleton
From: Ashland, Oregon
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Posted 9 Apr 2009 6:32 pm lamar
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How does the keyless tune? I don't see any threaded knurled adjusters .
Does it set up from underneath? |
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Tom Campbell
From: Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Apr 2009 6:01 am
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Scott
It tunes from the changer end just like a keyed guitar.
On the (nut) left-end, an allen wrench fits into a slot just behind each string post. The little allen wrench is attached to the same tool you use for tuning the nylon nuts on the changer end. |
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Tom Campbell
From: Houston, Texas, USA
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Posted 13 Apr 2009 9:46 am
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Added the "trade" option. I am a Sierra fan and thats what I exclusively play. |
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