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Bari Smith


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Spartanburg SC USA
Post  Posted 24 Jan 2007 2:19 pm    
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I'm usually over on the pedal side of things,but I just acquired a 1949 Oahu Tonemaster and a 1949 Oahu Supreme Amp(Ser #V22385) from the original owner.Also got maybe 20 pieces of instructional material published by Oahu copyrighted 1940 &'41.No case....all original as far as I can tell,that's what I was told.It's in good plus shape.Amp still has original tubes,old RCA's.Anyway,any input would be appreciated...Value?info?etc?THANKS!!!!Bari Smith Very Happy
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Keith Cordell


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San Diego
Post  Posted 24 Jan 2007 2:37 pm    
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I'll give you $100 bucks for it, no questions asked...

Seriously though, the amps can vary quite a bit in value but the guitar is probably $350 to $450 if it's clean. I've seen that type amp go for $100 and I've seen them for about 3 times that. Weather, politics, etc., all seem to affect values these days. If you get $600 for the pair you are doing pretty well IMHO.

By the way, do NOT power that amp up until it has had a recap.
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Randy Cordle


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Illinois, USA
Post  Posted 24 Jan 2007 3:57 pm    
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I sold a near identical set (Guitar and amp) in near-mint condition on e-bay last year, but also with original case. Around $750 total if my memory serves me correctly...
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Bari Smith


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Spartanburg SC USA
Post  Posted 24 Jan 2007 6:41 pm     Thanks!!!
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Thanks guys...probably gonna end up selling it ,but it sounds so good kinda makes it tuff to let it go...appreciate the input....get her cleaned up a little and rethink it!!!!!Peace and Chicken Grease!!!! Very Happy Laughing
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George Keoki Lake


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Edmonton, AB., Canada
Post  Posted 24 Jan 2007 9:07 pm    
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I recall (the late) NORM ENGLISH had an OAHU guitar. (He worked for Harry Stanley, owner of OAHU Publishing). That guitar was "plain jane" in appearance but had a very nice tone.
If I had it, I'd be inclined to keep and enjoy it. JMHO.
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Andy Sandoval


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Bakersfield, California, USA
Post  Posted 24 Jan 2007 9:57 pm    
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Bari, I bought an Oahu Tonemaster like this one about 6 years ago and it turned out to be one of my favorite guitars, especially after Rick Aiello zapped the pickup for me.
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Brad Catler

 

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Massachusetts, USA
Post  Posted 26 Jan 2007 9:46 pm    
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I think Tonemasters are cool guitars, and the way the bridge is designed the string contacts a lot of metal, and it give the high strings a sitar like twang, which i love, (at least on mine it does.) The long scale makes slants a little difficult, but it makes going back to the shorter scale guitars a breeze.
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