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Post by Deleted on Jun 20, 2019 21:05:11 GMT
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Post by slidefever on Jun 21, 2019 16:46:27 GMT
Do you know much about Republics TT? This look like an older model (not on their website). Do they have proper chunky necks and neck sticks? Regards Chris
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Post by creolian on Jun 21, 2019 18:01:11 GMT
I have a republic delta rocket... it took a bit of work to get it sorted but it gets played every day now. It has a fat neck, 2" nut, sticks, shrooms etc. looks like they copied a vintage reso right down to the not too pretty carpentry of the neckstick. Mine weighs somewhere around 8.5 lbs and is plated. It has the screen door ports and a deep voice.
I had to clean some metal burrs off the tuner shafts, re work the saddle and clean up the nut ( all things i would not have tried pre mm forum ).
That would be a fair price here I suppose... ebay? A week old unplayed reso ? Im admittedly cynical and would be hesitant to gamble on what might be a box of " issues"
The disclaimer of having no guitar knowledge by someone selling a guitar online always puts me off.
edit: I went back to look at the ad and the seller wants it hand delivered... generally not practical where I am. I dont see myself ever buying a guitar without playing it first.
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Post by slidefever on Jun 21, 2019 18:09:10 GMT
Thanks for your thoughts creolian. Having it ‘set up’ for ‘normal playing puts me off a bit Regards Chris
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Post by Andymccann on Jun 21, 2019 18:25:23 GMT
I think if it was bought for 300 there’s enough room in it to have a set-up done and still have a reasonably priced guitar. Much more than that you may as well plug for an MM and know what you’re getting
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Post by Deleted on Jun 22, 2019 9:02:03 GMT
It's a punt, but can't see any obvious problems. No idea about what's inside a republic I'm afraid. TT
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Post by slidefever on Jun 22, 2019 12:23:37 GMT
Ok, thanks Deuce
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Post by Deleted on Jun 24, 2019 11:35:06 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2019 7:59:58 GMT
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Post by bonzo on Jun 25, 2019 8:33:59 GMT
Oooooh TT, you are awful! Tempting us with shiny bargains! Lol! I did make a buy it now offer on the Republic last week, but the seller thought she would let the auction run. I see it's now relisted, but the moment has gone, (the rum has left my bloodstream)!
Best wishes to you all, John
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Post by creolian on Jun 25, 2019 12:35:34 GMT
Oooooh TT, you are awful! Tempting us with shiny bargains! Lol! I did make a buy it now offer on the Republic last week, but the seller thought she would let the auction run. I see it's now relisted, but the moment has gone, (the rum has left my bloodstream)! Best wishes to you all, John 1st vintage national Ive seen for private sale south of Nashville Tn this year... 900 work at Schoenberger... the neck looks hinky new to me ? neworleans.craigslist.org/msg/d/new-orleans-1936-national-style-0-14/6905867761.htmlIm real happy with my Republic and the Beard but If I were looking, Id be all over the Rep on eBay at 300l or so... considering the case. ( I might have missed it but I think the case pics are new ) J ps. Ive been praying that I not be led into temptation... apparently god has been listening as I am too broke to consider another guitar today ;-)
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Post by Dolando on Jun 25, 2019 12:48:58 GMT
I’m very tempted with the republic. Would like Great next to my parlour one. That needed a complete refret as frets were loose and neck had a twist in it. loads of work but plays like a dream now.
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