This where some pics of the guitar are:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/12809085@N08/
Thanks for the advice spud1950...
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There are holes in the sky where the rain gets in, but the holes are small that's why rain is thin.
- Scuppers
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DEFINITELY a Matsumoku... pretty run of the mill... but I LOVE the bridge cover!
What exactly is wrong with the fingerboard? It looks like its all there to me... doesn't look much like a broken guitar... Looks like pretty standard wear and tear... I'd say 200's a pretty good deal on it... (I'd like to see pics of the back of the heel, though...)
What exactly is wrong with the fingerboard? It looks like its all there to me... doesn't look much like a broken guitar... Looks like pretty standard wear and tear... I'd say 200's a pretty good deal on it... (I'd like to see pics of the back of the heel, though...)
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Gibson had nothing to do with making that guitar. During the period the guitar was made,Epiphone production was halted in the US and Gibson contracted with the Matsumoku factory to make them. They are actually based on an already existing Aria model and just branded as an Epiphone. As to the model number, I can't find any info about it,only the six string EA-250,which seem to pretty common. In really nice original condition, those guitars usually sell for $250 - $275 in todays market, sometimes a little more,sometimes a little less. In it's present condition,the asking price is pretty silly, considering you can buy a much nicer one for around the same money. Even repaired, the value would be less. Also, I can't agree that the cracks at the neck are aren't an issue. Problems like that often occur on lower cost 12 string hollow bodies due to fact that the bodies used are actually those made for 6 strings and are not reinforced to take the additional stress of the extra 6 strings. It's very common to see not only stress cracks near the neck,but also to see the body indented around where the bridge is due to the extra pressure and lack of additional inner bracing to compensate for it. I notice that although it's a 12 string,it only has 6 on it. I would bet that the other 6 were removed to prevent further damage.Personally, I would pass on that one.
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Check here for more info on Mat's
http://www.matsumoku.org/ggboard/viewforum.php?f=39
http://www.matsumoku.org/ggboard/viewforum.php?f=39
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O.K. everybody, I really appreciate the help and advice from all of you. I will not persue this guitar unless it is a givaway.
By the way, is it true it takes a lot of pluck to be a banjo player???
Best wishes,
Ian
By the way, is it true it takes a lot of pluck to be a banjo player???
Best wishes,
Ian
There are holes in the sky where the rain gets in, but the holes are small that's why rain is thin.
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