| Author |
Topic: VINTAGE Mullen 8x7 Double 12 String - SOLD |
Chas. J. Wagner
From:
Denver, Colorado USA
|
Posted 23 Nov 2020 11:40 am |
|
When I say "Vintage", I really mean it! This is Del's original changer design - a Sho-bud changer on steroids! The machining work on this guitar is just amazing.
I purchased this guitar in the 70's and have owned it ever since. The guitar is so vintage that Del hadn't even started using serial numbers yet.
It does need some loving care and adjustments to really make her sing! There are two cracks in the wood. One on the changer end (explained below) and another small crack on the neck shown in the last pic. This is all reflected in the price.
Warning: This is not a gigging PSG. This thing ways a ton. In fact, when originally shipped it broke the case...hence the crack in the wood on the changer end. However if you are a collector or care about the evolution of these amazing instruments, then you have to have this guitar. It is definitely "one of a kind"!
Also, I would like to sell this guitar to an active player who already owns another steel. You will need a good understanding of PSG's to take full advantage of what this guitar has to offer. I could list this at an exorbitant "vintage" price. However, my main concern is that it's new owner will be proud of this purchase, as it has been one of my prized possessions for the last 45 years. I hope you understand that at this price, I would not like to take returns.
Last edited by Chas. J. Wagner on 22 Jan 2021 4:36 pm; edited 7 times in total |
|
|
 |
Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
|
Posted 23 Nov 2020 11:51 am
|
|
| Wow! |
|
|
|
Gordon Hartin
From:
Durham, NC
|
Posted 23 Nov 2020 11:53 am
|
|
That is super cool, and for $1,000.
For that price Mullen might want to buy it back for a piece of history.
Gordon |
|
|
|
Chas. J. Wagner
From:
Denver, Colorado USA
|
Posted 23 Nov 2020 12:00 pm
|
|
Thanks!
Yea...been there done that (ha). Herby was going to buy it just for that reason. Unfortunately for all of us he passed before we got it done... |
|
|
|
Whit Krogh
From:
Colorado
|
Posted 23 Nov 2020 4:21 pm Im in Denver. I think I would like to buy this
|
|
| Could I come by and play it? I dont see how it works. Would it be very difficult to get a universal tuning on tone of the necks? |
|
|
|
Whit Krogh
From:
Colorado
|
Posted 23 Nov 2020 4:23 pm Im in Denver. I think I would like to buy this
|
|
| Universal on One of the necks ? My phone is cracked |
|
|
|
Kevin Fix
From:
Michigan, USA
|
Posted 23 Nov 2020 4:25 pm
|
|
| That's a beauty!!! I bet that it has awesome tone. I see what you mean by weight. 75lbs? |
|
|
|
Whit Krogh
From:
Colorado
|
Posted 23 Nov 2020 5:55 pm It looks like it sounds amazing.
|
|
| It looks like it sounds amazing.Maybe like a Les Paul, the heavier, the better. I sent an email. Im here in Denver. Cash in hand. Call or text. Happy thanksgiving. |
|
|
|
Mickey Adams
From:
Bandera Texas
|
Posted 24 Nov 2020 2:04 am
|
|
In Dels downstairs sits one of this same vintage, but I’m
Sure it was a 10 string..Ive seen quite a few examples of this mans work
..A true time capsule
_________________
ARTIST RELATIONS: MSA GUITARS
2017 MSA LEGEND XL D10, S10, Studio Pro S12 EXE9
Mullen G2, Rittenberry S10, Infinity D10, Zumsteel 8+9
Anderson, Buscarino, Fender, Roman Guitars, Sarno Octal, Revelation Preamps, BJS BARS, Lots of Blackface Fenders! |
|
|
|
Chas. J. Wagner
From:
Denver, Colorado USA
|
Posted 24 Nov 2020 2:10 am Vintage Mullen
|
|
Hello Whit, I responded to your email. Regarding a universal tuning: you should be able to tune it any way you want. However it will take time and effort to reset all of the pedals and knee levers. There is a lot of guitar under there to deal with! (ha)
Thanks & Regards,
Chas J Wagner |
|
|
|
Chas. J. Wagner
From:
Denver, Colorado USA
|
Posted 24 Nov 2020 2:17 am Vintage Mullen
|
|
Hey Mickey!
I thought I would see a message from you somewhere in this thread. Yes, there is no one on this forum who knows more about Mullen Steels than you! Hope you are doing well.
And you would be right. I am a "True Time Capsule"! (ha)
Chas |
|
|
|
Chas. J. Wagner
From:
Denver, Colorado USA
|
Posted 24 Nov 2020 5:13 am Vintage Mullen
|
|
Thanks Kevin,
You are probably right. I have a fold-up hand truck to move her out of the house! (ha)
Regards,
Chas J Wagner |
|
|
|
Andy DePaule
From:
Saigon, Viet Nam & Springfield, Oregon
|
Posted 24 Nov 2020 8:39 am I'm so tempted!
|
|
I'm so tempted!
That looks like the SD-12 with 5&4 that I bought used in the 80's when I'd never heard of a Mullen.
Like an idiot I sold mine in the 90's and have regretted that ever since.
Yes they are similar to a Sho Bud, but made and worked far better.
Now I'll torture myself about this D-12 for the rest of today for sure.
Here is the photo of the one I had. 
_________________
Inlaid Star Guitar 2006 by Mark Giles. SD-10 4+5 in E9th; http://luthiersupply.com/instrument-gallery.html
2017 Mullen SD-10, G2 5&5 Polished Aluminum covering. Custom Build for me. Great Steel.
Clinesmith Joaquin Murphy style Aluminum 8 String Lap Steel Short A6th.
Magnatone Jeweltone Series Lap Steel, Circa 1950? 6 String with F#minor7th Tuning.
1956 Dewey Kendrick D-8 4&3, Restoration Project.
1973 Sho~Bud Green SD-10 4&5 PSG, Restoration Project. |
|
|
|
Chas. J. Wagner
From:
Denver, Colorado USA
|
Posted 24 Nov 2020 9:11 am Vintage Mullen
|
|
WOW Andy,
She's a beauty. You totally get it! I just wish for you that you still had it.
Regards,
Chas J Wagner |
|
|
|
