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Devin McMillon

 

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Daytona beach, FL
Post  Posted 1 Feb 2010 6:32 pm    
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I'm looking at a 1955 fender champ with legs. It is in mint condition, all parts original, and original case looks great. The price is $700, is this a good price. Does anyone know the price of this guitar when it first debut.
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 1 Feb 2010 7:33 pm    
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If it has legs it's not a Champ, as far as I know. It could be a Deluxe 6.

Maybe it's a Fender "White"? mid/late 50s, looks a lot like a Champ... with legs.
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Andy Sandoval


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Post  Posted 1 Feb 2010 8:05 pm    
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Might even be a "studio deluxe".


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Devin McMillon

 

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Post  Posted 2 Feb 2010 2:18 am    
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Yes you guys are right it is a deluxe 6 . it looks just like the ones you are showing, do you think $700 is a good price?
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Doug Beaumier


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Post  Posted 2 Feb 2010 12:15 pm    
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$700 sounds like a reasonable price, especially if it's in mint condition.
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Rich Hlaves


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Wildomar, California, USA
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2010 2:51 pm    
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Woah.... The Guitar pictured above is a Studio Deluxe it is not as valuable as a Deluxe 6. A 1955 Deluxe 6 would have two pickups like a stringmaster.

$700 seems a little high but not too bad for a minty Studio Deluxe. I've seem them sell for $900. That would be a good buy for a mint Deluxe 6 however!

I own a Studio Deluxe, White with legs a Deluxe 8 and a Champ.
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Devin McMillon

 

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Daytona beach, FL
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2010 4:27 pm    
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Thanks guys for all your help i think i will buy the steel. Hey rich do you think you could post a picture of the deluxe 6, i would like to see one. I'm new to the steel world, i've been playing on a cheap rouge. Its time to move on. I would like to buy a steel that won't lose vaule when i walk out the store, plus if i need to sell it i will be able to. I see fenders sell like wild fire.
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Dave Harmonson


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Seattle, Wa
Post  Posted 2 Feb 2010 7:27 pm    
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I have a Deluxe 6 from the 60's that really has a growl. As stated before the Deluxe 6 has two pick-ups like the Stringmaster. I use mine mostly for Rock and Blues and sometimes use either an overdriven amp or my Rat box. It'll scream. BTW, I got mine for $75 back around '83. One of the better deals I've ever made.
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Rich Hlaves


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Post  Posted 3 Feb 2010 9:41 am    
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Devin, I actually have a Deluxe 8. Here is a pic with the Deluxe 8 in the rear/right and the Studio Deluxe in the front/left.

The Deluxe 6 would be indentical but with only six strings.

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