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Topic: Fessenden S-12 Universal F/S |
Sidney Malone
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Buna, TX
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Posted 26 Mar 2005 6:28 pm |
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Well there’s a big part of me that hates to sell this fine guitar, but here goes.
Fessenden S-12 Universal, Laquer, 8/4, triple raise/triple lower. It’s a Caramel color faded into natural Birdseye Maple. Jerry built it for me in 1998 and it really hasn’t been played much at all. It’s playing time has been spent at home other than about 20 times at church. It’s been in the case for the last 3 years. This guitar is about as close to new condition as you’ll find to be 7 years old!!
It has a Pitman pickup that was modeled after the Danny Shields CT-12. It sounds just like the CT-12 to me. Fessenden’s are known for great tone/sustain and this one is no exception!! It sounds and plays great!
It comes with a carpet covered wood case, rod/leg bag & tuning wrench. It did not come with and DOES NOT have a cover.
The only flaw on the guitar is in the finish where the original name label “Fessenden Guitar Company” is located. The label was put on before the laquer was applied and it started to peel at one corner which caused the laquer to peel also. Jerry was going to refinish the guitar but I didn’t want him to go to all that trouble so I made a new name tag and put it over the original. The name tag was applied to a thin piece of maple and then laqured. I then glued it over the original and it blends in very well. The original is still on the guitar, just covered, and no altercations were done to the body whatsoever.
Since the guitar is still in nearly new condition and has had very little playing time, the price will be $1750 firm. This will include UPS ground shipping & insurance within the US. I figured I would try it here before I take it to Ebay.
I have pictures I can email as well as the pedal/knee lever setup but I don’t know how to post them on here.
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Jon Jaffe
From:
Austin, Texas
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Posted 27 Mar 2005 4:41 am
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WoW ! Wade Branch Buy this one or I will.
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Donald Dunlavey
From:
Jonesboro, Georgia, USA
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Posted 27 Mar 2005 6:42 am
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Man, that's a fine looking Horn, and a Fessy too. If I weren't guitar poor I would certainly take it.
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Sidney Malone
From:
Buna, TX
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Posted 27 Mar 2005 7:16 am
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Thanks Jon for posting the pics!!!
I have a few more I can email if anyone would like to see them....crossshafts, pickup, keyhead, pedal tuners etc....
I will also be happy to take a pic of a specific part on request.
Thanks for looking!! |
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David Higginbotham
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 27 Mar 2005 8:43 am
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Guys this is a really nice guitar! Sidney is a good guy to deal with is probably only parting with this guitar to spend more time with his MSA Millenium.
Dave
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BMI S-12 8&5, Bassfex, Webb 614-E
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Wade Branch
From:
Weatherford, Texas, USA
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Posted 27 Mar 2005 9:20 am
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| You know Jon my birthday is in August...hint....hint,That is one fine instrument,man I would look good sitting behind that thang !!!! |
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Sidney Malone
From:
Buna, TX
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Posted 27 Mar 2005 9:38 am
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Well that didn't take long!!
SALE PENDING! |
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Jim Dempsey
From:
Belmar, New Jersey, USA
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Posted 27 Mar 2005 10:12 am
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| I'm surprised it lasted that long!.Someone's getting a nice axe at a great price.---Jim |
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Sidney Malone
From:
Buna, TX
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Posted 28 Mar 2005 12:26 pm
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Thank you all for the nice comments & thanks again Jon for posting the pics!!
Thank you Joe Miraglia for becoming the new owner of this great guitar!! I know it's in great hands and I hope it will bring you years of enjoyment!
Mr. Moderator you can close this thread and a forum donation is on the way! |
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Joe Miraglia
From:
Jamestown N.Y.
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Posted 28 Mar 2005 1:15 pm
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| Sidney was great to deal with. Thanks again--can't wait for the guitar to arrive! This is more than just a forum. Steel players are like family. Joe |
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