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Topic: What the heck is this? |
Andy Volk
From: Boston, MA
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Bob Stone
From: Gainesville, FL, USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2001 5:50 am
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I'm stumped! Sure is cool. Wonder what it sounds like. |
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Geoff Brown
From: Nashvegas
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Posted 6 Jul 2001 6:19 am
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At first glance, it looks like it says "HAVANA" on the headstock. But I'm clueless. Looks cool tho. |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Bobby Lee
From: Cloverdale, California, USA
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Posted 6 Jul 2001 8:40 am
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Look at the price! How can an obscure 6 string lap steel be worth over $700? Is there something special about this instrument? |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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Posted 6 Jul 2001 10:46 am
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Notice it's listed under "Antiques and Art" and not under "Guitars". It's unique and beautiful looks are driving the price up. It's metal and the workmanship looks pretty good. I'm guessing that it doesn't sound all that great. This looks like a collector guitar as opposed to a musician's guitar. Just my opinion... as always!
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[This message was edited by Doug Beaumier on 06 July 2001 at 11:48 AM.] |
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Andy Volk
From: Boston, MA
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Posted 6 Jul 2001 11:56 am
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Before becoming a revolutionary and dictator, Fidel Castro was a steel guitar maker of some note. Just as the HAVANA brand was getting some airplay he met Che Guevera and ... heck, even I can't go on with this with a straight face.
I think you're right, Doug, it's a collectors axe as it's extremely rare and has some design flair. |
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Doug Beaumier
From: Northampton, MA
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