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Topic: My "new" 53 Stringmaster |
Robert Jette
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Dallas, Tx.
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Posted 24 May 2011 2:57 pm |
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I bought this gem on Ebay last week from the original owner, Mr. Dale Zdenek, who is a real gentleman. Via email, he told me that he's had the guitar since he was "9 or 10", and gave me some background. Oh the places & people this baby has seen! After hearing the stories, I offered to call the deal off but he said "no, it's time for me to part ways with this instrument" because he doesn't have anyone to pass it on to. He asked me if I was a collector or a player. Told him that my Wife probably considers me a collector because of my GAS, but I fully intend to play this guitar every chance I get. He said that he's happy that it's going to "someone who will appreciate it". Further proof that the steel-playing community is filled with quality folks.
Sorry for the poor quality of the pic, but I'd rather play it than shoot it.  |
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Clyde Mattocks
From:
Kinston, North Carolina, USA
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Posted 24 May 2011 4:45 pm
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Coolest of the cool. Congratulations!
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LeGrande II, Nash. 112, Fender Twin Tone Master, Session 400, Harlow Dobro, R.Q.Jones Dobro |
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Mitch Crane
From:
1000 Oaks, CA
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Posted 24 May 2011 5:47 pm
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Mike Neer
From:
NJ
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Posted 24 May 2011 5:59 pm
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Congratulations. I know that name from all the Ted Greene books I have.
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Geoff Cline
From:
Southwest France
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Posted 31 May 2011 5:53 pm
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| Mike Neer wrote: |
| Congratulations. I know that name from all the Ted Greene books I have. |
THIS!!! How Cool!! DZ published the some of the finest music books ever. GREAT score. |
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James Burns
From:
Vermont, USA
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Posted 1 Jun 2011 4:58 pm That's a Beaut!
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I'd love to find one like this!
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Robert Jette
From:
Dallas, Tx.
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Posted 1 Jun 2011 5:21 pm
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| Thanks guys. Dale had this guitar on Ebay & the high bid was around $900 with an hour to go. I bid $960 knowing good and well that I had no chance of winning. Imagine my surprise! I figured that this guitar was probably played out...not at all. It's a player. Probably as close as I'll ever get to winning the lottery. |
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Kevin Greenberg
From:
Lakewood, CA
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Posted 1 Jun 2011 10:27 pm 53 Stringmaster
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| Fantastic score at a great price. You did win the lottery. The tone lottery. Those things sound like a million bucks. |
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