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Post by hh1978 on Sept 30, 2019 19:32:59 GMT
On hold again for a local buyer, and actually an amazing player! I will be glad if the guitar goes to him.
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 29, 2019 18:59:13 GMT
Thank you so much, Michael! I talked to my friend and we agreed that it would be worth waiting a bit, so I put the original price back.
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 29, 2019 15:56:48 GMT
Thanks Michael!
Do you mean I should stand by the 2600€ I originally asked? Or the current price?
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 29, 2019 15:02:14 GMT
No reply anymore from the potential buyer, so officially back to sale.
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 18, 2019 21:46:04 GMT
On hold.
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 16, 2019 19:59:22 GMT
Yes, and a wonderful guitar also!
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 14, 2019 13:30:01 GMT
@graeme : no offense taken I confirm the pickup is held with a piece of double side tape. Those BB pickups were never meant to be held by screws. Not sure about the meaning of the last comment, but the pickup was installed after Mike set up the guitar. Actually, when I was with Mike and the guitar, we noticed that it probably had a similar pickup in the past, as there are wear marks on the treble side lower bout, where people use to tape the jack when they don't want to install it in the f-hole, but there was not pickup back then. I can certify Mike didn't fill holes in this guitar, and I'm sure he would confirm that if asked. I came from Belgium, so he was kind enough to let me stay at his workshop the whole day and take the guitar back to Brussels. As for the price, I'm not the one making decisions and I've yet to hear the reply of the owner.
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 14, 2019 10:17:54 GMT
OK, but the guitar hasn't been drilled for it. The jack was installed in the F-hole, easily reversed mod...
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 14, 2019 9:47:33 GMT
Hi Graeme, thanks for the headup. I'll discuss that with my friend and see if he agrees to lower the price. 1750 GBP would be around 2000 euros, is that correct? Not sure what you mean about the pickup though, could you elaborate?
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 13, 2019 22:15:32 GMT
I just listed a 1931 Triolian, if you're still looking.
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 13, 2019 21:49:48 GMT
Hello,
I'm selling this for a friend.
Not the cleanest Triolian obviously, but plays and sound good.
Long story short, after I bought my Polychrome 107P (again, thank you so much Michael for helping me finding the right one!), my friend fell in love with it and bought this one from a Czech guitarist.
When it arrived it didn't sound good, so I brought it to Mike Lewis along with my 107P which needed a setup. Mike said the cone was damaged beyond repair, and fitted one of his one cones. He managed to save the original biscuit though. He also replaced the (non original) tuners with correct fleur de lys replacement from Stewmac.
Prior to my friend owning the guitar, the neck had been refretted with jumbo's and the fingerboard planned (hence the partial discoloration). Mike said the luthier who had done it was skilled, and probably used to work on Gibson archtops (look at the fret nibs).
Once set up by Mike, this guitar sounds good. Having currently both my 107P and this one at home, I would say the 3 pieces body of mine has the edge, but this one certainly doesn't pale in comparison.
The back of the neck is worn, with a very smooth feel. The profile has a very slight hint of a V that I feel extremely comfortable to play. Neck-wise, I prefer this one to mine honestly.
The guitar is fitted with a first iteration of Barcus Berry Hi-Tek, which reads 4,6K.
Asking price is 2600€, or 2300€ without the pickup. Shipping vary with location, so please inquire.
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 9, 2018 14:37:37 GMT
Hello,
It doesn't seem to get much interest, so I decided to reduce the price to 2300€ + actual shipping.
Have a nice day!
Hugues
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Post by hh1978 on Sept 5, 2018 12:34:56 GMT
Hello Davey, I'm pretty sure I have a 8 1/4 Beard biscuit cone that I bought years ago for a project I never completed. I won't be able to check until evening, but let me know if it could work for you. I don't think I will ever get the time to use it, so better send it to someone who will Hugues
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Post by hh1978 on Aug 31, 2018 9:59:43 GMT
Hello,
I'm selling my original El Trovador. It's a Kay made, serial number K410. It has some modifications made by previous owner(s) :
- It came to me with a beard cone in it, and the original one in bad shape (see pictures) I don't know if it can be fixed. I had the beard cone replaced with a new National one which is now in the guitar. The Beard had a piezo connected to a jack (hole drilled in the side). This jack input is currently unused. I will of course include the original cone and biscuit, but I'm not able to judge if they can be restored.
- The tuners have been replaced. The new ones are excellent. However, the original ones are included. Two buttons are broken, one of them is missing, the other one is in two parts. I think the tuners are fully restorable.
- The guitar has a hotplate, the original coverplate is also included. Please note that the strings are currently phosphore bronze, you will have to replace it with nickel plated ones to enjoy the hotplate.
- There are repaired cracks on the treble side. The one close to the top is an old one, that was already repaired when the guitar came to me. Those close to the back either occured when the guitar came from the US, or were hidden by the previous owner when he sold it (I realised afterward that he never sent me a picture of this side). They were repaired by Ralph Bonte, who was recommended to me by Mike Lewis. They are stable and the repairs are less visible than the old one.
- A strap button has been added.
The action is good for both fretting and slide, and as the biscuit is new, there is room for adjustment.
I've had the guitar for a few months only, and really like it, but I've had the oppurtunity to buy an original wood body triolian, that I like even more, so I'm parting with this one. It comes in a recent Gator hard case.
I'm looking for 2600 €, which is what a paid for it before the repair and new cone. Shipping to EU only, shipping cost are 40€ if shipped with the Belgian Post, likely a bit more with UPS or FedEx.
Have a nice day,
Hugues
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Post by hh1978 on Apr 3, 2018 22:40:30 GMT
Thanks for the correction, Michael!
I find the neck really beautiful, and it seems to have a nice V shape. Not sure about the value, nor do I know how much Phil, my friend in France, offered for it. Anyway, he told me his offer was accepted but the seller hadn't noticed he was in France, and might not be wanting to ship, so we'll see.
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