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Topic: Mystery Solved! Interesting Blond Fender 400 |
Jim Hussey
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Posted 6 Dec 2011 9:10 pm |
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Fender 400 that belonged to a California player "Ernie" ????. Any Bay Area pickers know who this might have been?
Purchased years ago and owned ever since by John Campbell, father of the Webb Amplifier. Serial number 89600. The spring clips on the pedals need attention, but other than that it appears to be in really good shape. I have not set it up or played it, but can. The case is in excellent condition, but check out the artwork on the front apron. $800 plus shipping.
Last edited by Jim Hussey on 18 Dec 2011 12:08 pm; edited 1 time in total |
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Russ Tkac
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Posted 7 Dec 2011 6:11 am
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| I believe the number is read 00968. |
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John Groover McDuffie
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LA California, USA
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Posted 7 Dec 2011 9:30 am
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| Paging Ernest Bovine! |
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Loren Bayles
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Iowa, USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 7 Dec 2011 10:35 am Fender 400
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Hello Jim,
How are you?
Really nice looking little axe.
If it is anything like the ZB student model I received from you it will make someone very happy.
After approximately one years time I gave my friend back his money because he did not have time to spend learning pedal steel. The little ZB now has a nice home on St Thomas Island with a happy picker who appreciates having that good looking, nice playing instrument.
Good Luck with your sale. God Bless
Loren |
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Bob Knight
From:
Bowling Green KY
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Posted 7 Dec 2011 12:40 pm
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| Ernie Hager?? |
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Junior Knight
From:
Eustace Texas..paddle faster..I hear Banjos...
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Posted 7 Dec 2011 1:30 pm
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Ernie Ball???   
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Al Risbeck
From:
Iowa, USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2011 4:20 am Age
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I Have 00667 that looks exactly like it except for the "ERNIE", does anyone know how to tell the Mfg. Date?
Thanks
AL
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Bob Tuttle
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Republic, MO 65738
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Posted 8 Dec 2011 8:38 pm
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| It doesn't have a roller nut, so I'm guessing it's probably a '58 or '59 model. |
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Jim Hussey
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Reno, Nevada - USA
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Posted 8 Dec 2011 10:58 pm
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| Thanks for the feedback. A while back I saw a summary of serial numbers by date in one of the vintage guitar mags. I'll dig it up and see what it says. I'll check for a roller nut and post a photo on Saturday. I'm also wondering if there's anything in the case or on the guitar that might indicate who Earnie really is. Like I said, interesting guitar. |
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Al Risbeck
From:
Iowa, USA
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Posted 9 Dec 2011 6:48 am age
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Bob I think you are right about 58 or 59, I bought one new in '60 in San Diego ( course I was only 3 months old at the time!! ha ha ) and it didn't have the rollers.
Al |
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chris ivey
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california (deceased)
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Posted 14 Dec 2011 12:45 pm
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| my guess is ernie hager also. |
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Jim Hussey
From:
Reno, Nevada - USA
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Posted 15 Dec 2011 3:23 pm
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| Finally got a chance to open the case. Looks like you guys are correct, no rollers. That should make it 58 or 59 and serial#00968. |
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Jim Hussey
From:
Reno, Nevada - USA
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Posted 18 Dec 2011 12:05 pm Mystery Solved - Interesting Blond 400
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This guitar belonged to Ernie J Costa from Pittsburg California. Found his name and address inside one of the legs. Although not a receipt, found a slip of paper rolled up in another leg with Ernies name, WEBB Music, and the date 1961.
Anyway, the guitar is sold, so b0b - please close this one up. Donation on it way. |
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