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Topic: Sold - 16 years ago. |
Roger Rettig
From: Naples, FL
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Posted 31 Oct 2008 7:51 am
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I don't know its year of manufacture, but perhaps the logo-style provides a clue. Four pedals and five 'knees', and finished in the best-sounding colour of all....
It's currently set up 'Day', but I think these guitars are easily switched. I love its tone, but I've seen a gorgeous Olson SJ acoustic guitar that I have to have, and something has to go!!!
$1800 plus shipping.
(now let's see if I can download a picture or two...)
_________________ Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Roger Rettig
From: Naples, FL
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Posted 31 Oct 2008 9:47 am
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I've had some enquiries, and a couple of questions have been asked:
It has a gray ozite one-piece case (standard with these guitars, I believe), and it is here in Naples, Florida at my home. I'm rarely in the UK these days. _________________ Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Chris Bauer
From: Nashville, TN USA
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Posted 31 Oct 2008 4:07 pm
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This is a great guitar at an equally great price!
I owned this one before Roger and liked it a lot. It plays easily and always did a great job for me both on stage and in the studio.
I don't recall the exact age either, I'm afraid. When I bought it, though, it went from the seller directly to Jerry Fessenden who added a floor pedal and knee lever, cleaned it up, and went through the whole guitar. So, not too long ago, it was made as new. (And from Roger's pics, I'd assume it's certainly no worse for wear since he's had it.)
Someone's gonna get a terrific guitar at a great price. |
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Stan Paxton
From: 1/2 & 1/2 Florida and Tenn, USA (old Missouri boy gone South)
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Posted 31 Oct 2008 7:56 pm
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Roger, is that a gorgeous red Gibson 355 I see in the background? I played one like that for many years, until it turned into a blue lacquer Mullen. ...Looks like that Fessy should sell quick with 4 & 5. _________________ Mullen Lacquer SD 10, 3 & 5; Mullen Mica S 10 1/2 pad, 3 & 5; BJS Bars; LTD400, Nashville 112, DD-3, RV-3, Hilton VP . -- Gold Tone PBS sq neck; Wechter Scheerhorn sq neck. -- "Experience is the thing you have left when everything else is gone." -anon.- |
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Roger Rettig
From: Naples, FL
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Posted 1 Nov 2008 12:22 am
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Yes, Stan. I'd wanted one since I was a teenager (I just loved the look of them after seeing that Gibson picture of Tony Mottola playing his in their catalogue) but was never able to find the money (300 Pounds back in England in 1960!)
Two years ago Gibson reintroduced them on a limited run basis and I got in line - it's a wonderful instrument and, contrary to some reports I see regarding new Gibsons, very well made.
_________________ Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Willis Vanderberg
From: Petoskey Mi
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Posted 1 Nov 2008 6:53 am
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What a shame...A beautiful guitar like that, in the hands of one ugly picker..Way to go Roger...LOL
Bud |
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Tommy Young
From: Ethelsville Alabama
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Posted 1 Nov 2008 7:36 am
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ROGER WHERES YOUR HAT AND OR COMB((BRUSH)) HA HA
NICE LOOKIN FIDDLE THERE MY FRIEND YEE HAAA _________________ TOMMY YOUNG
MAX-TONE MODIFICATIONS
BMI dealer,Classic VIBE 100 amp... SIT strings.. |
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Roger Rettig
From: Naples, FL
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Posted 2 Nov 2008 11:59 am
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Giving this a bump to the top. I guess with the economic climate and an imminent election these are unsettled times, and probably not the best moment to sell anything even slightly frivolous.
No rush here, guys - I think I've missed that Olson (they're clearly NOT frivolous items!) - but the steel will remain 'for sale' so please keep it in mind....
Best wishes from the Ugly Picker... _________________ Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Dustin Rhodes
From: Owasso OK
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Posted 6 Nov 2008 7:09 am
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Beautiful Fessy. I wish I had the cash right now. I've been looking for my first pedaler for a while now and I wish I could make this one it. |
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Jerry Pansier
From: Green Bay,Wisconsin
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Posted 10 Nov 2008 8:16 pm
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Roger I sent you an e-mail about the steel I,m very interested.......Jp |
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Roger Rettig
From: Naples, FL
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Posted 11 Nov 2008 3:05 am
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Hi, Jerry
No email has reached me yet - can you try again?
rogerrettig@hotmail.com
Thanks... _________________ Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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Dennis Wireman
From: North West Indiana 47978
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Posted 11 Nov 2008 9:28 am fessy
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pm sent |
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Roger Rettig
From: Naples, FL
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Posted 12 Nov 2008 6:13 am
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Dennis - I called the number you gave me, but got your voice-mail.
Check your messages.
RR _________________ Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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John Cook
From: Sarasota, Florida, USA
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Posted 15 Nov 2008 11:28 am
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Hi Roger,
Sent you a PM. You can contact me at: j.lala@comcast.net
Thanks, jc |
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Roger Rettig
From: Naples, FL
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Posted 28 Jan 2024 12:21 pm
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I can confirm that this steel has been sold!
I just had an enquiry, sixteen years after I posted it for sale!!!
Bud Vanderberg!!! Ugly?? Me? You should talk! _________________ Roger Rettig: Emmons D10, B-bender Teles and Martins - and, at last, a Gibson Super 400!
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