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Topic: Black MCI RangeXpander D-10 8&4-Close it up! |
David Higginbotham
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Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 3:02 pm |
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Guys, this is a closet steel. Best I can ascertain is its a 1986 model and in nearly new condition. It's a welded frame and I can find no descernable marks on it. Emmons setup. It was played very little, obviously. It came with Barcus Berry pickups but I changed them out for E-66 which really brings out the tone and sustain on this gem! The push button switches still work although sometimes one has to be pushed 2 or 3 times to stay engaged but it does work fine. As you can see from the pics all of the chrome shines nicely and the pedals look brand new. 2 extra bell cranks are also included. Asking $2700 shipped in the lower 48 only please.
Thanks,
Dave
 
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Dale Foreman
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Crowley Louisiana, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 3:47 pm Mci
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Now where did you happen upon that my friend?
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Joey Andrews
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Laurel ,Mississippi, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 4:23 pm David
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For you new to forum or not know David is one of the good guys on this forum. You want be disappointed what you buy from him. That is one fine looking guitar.
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Damir Besic
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Nashville,TN.
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 6:12 pm
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Yes that guitar would be 1986 ....I got my D10 Rangexpander in 1986 and it is LA3067
Wonderful guitars with exquisite tone :-}
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David Higginbotham
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 28 Aug 2016 7:15 pm
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Joey, thank you for the kind words Buddy!
Dale, I looked in the closet and there it was! 
Damir, it's about as close to new as you can get in a guitar 30 years old.
Paddy, I think it was one of your previous posts with the serial number and year model that I was able to determine the year model of this one. These old MCI's do indeed have a very amazing and unique tone as you already know.
Thanks guys!
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john widgren
From:
Wilton CT
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 6:53 am where's weldo?
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Welded frame....mmmmm good!
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Paddy Long
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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 3:34 pm
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Hi David yes mate they are great guitars, I still have mine, although it is undergoing a refurb - at my leisurely pace :-} It was my main guitar for about 18 years till I got my first Zum.
I got the guitar on 8th April 1986 :-}
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David Higginbotham
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Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 3:36 pm
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Price drop to $2900 plus actual shipping.
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Dave |
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Tommy Shown
From:
Denham Springs, La.
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Posted 29 Aug 2016 7:18 pm
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The best guitars ever made in my opinion are MCI and EMCI. Whoever gets this beauty is going to have a real tone monster. David, I pray you find it a good home.
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David Higginbotham
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 31 Aug 2016 5:18 am
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Tommy, thanks! Tough market so I've lowered the price again to $2800 shipping included in the lower 48 for a excellent MCI.
I've been asked the difference between RangeXpander and the EMCI and the only thing I've been able to find is the EMCI had a tack weld placed on the changer. This is the model just before the name changed.
Thanks,
Dave |
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Damir Besic
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Nashville,TN.
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Posted 31 Aug 2016 6:55 am
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Bobbe Seymour told me once, MCI are the best kept secret in steel guitar world...he really liked them..
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Tommy Shown
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Denham Springs, La.
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Posted 31 Aug 2016 11:01 am
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David, I have an EMCI. The guitar was a custom build for Ron Elliott. I traded my Emmons push pull for it. It is such an easy playing guitar. And the tone is out of this world.
Ron has talked to me several times about wanting the guitar back.
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David Higginbotham
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 1 Sep 2016 5:30 am
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Lot of emails about the MCI but still available. I know it's a tough economy right now so last price drop to $2700 shipping included in the lower 48.
Thanks,
Dave |
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Tony Wilcox
From:
Humble, Texas USA
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Posted 1 Sep 2016 5:33 am Mci
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PM Sent
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David Higginbotham
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 2 Sep 2016 3:34 pm
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Sale pending on the MCI. I appreciate the emails and comment, guys! I have a sale pending and donation after its completed. This one can be closed.
Thanks,
Dave |
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awesome