aura
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Post by aura on Oct 27, 2023 14:48:23 GMT
Hi, I was wondering if any of you could offer clarification about what might be going with this tricone:
I have seen AXL tricones as Chinese or otherwise east Asian guitars, though with a different headstock. This one looks to be more in line with what I've seen of German-built 'Continental' guitars as the seller describes, which looks to be backed up with photos.
Anyhow, I'd appreciate any thoughts and input about what's going on here, and as to whether this would be a reasonable price for such an instrument. I'm under no illusions of it competing it with custom or boutique builders' tricones.
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 27, 2023 15:35:37 GMT
Hi Aura
That is an AXL Tricone with exactly what you say, a Continental type of neck and headstock. This is because Continental sold much of their tooling, and probably some parts to fill up the pallets, to AXL.
My advice is to buy it ASAP. I don't do valuations or talk money, but that is a great deal. Even if it needs a bit of a tweak here and there, it is a great deal.
I would not hang around because that will go very quick, especially now that I have said what I have said.
Shine On
Michael
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aura
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Post by aura on Oct 27, 2023 15:48:47 GMT
What should I expect in terms of cones, and where would the body have manufactured?
There is a 'made in Germany' label. I've no idea if that's at all accurate on these guitars. Cheers.
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 27, 2023 16:09:54 GMT
What should I expect in terms of cones, and where would the body have manufactured? There is a 'made in Germany' label. I've no idea if that's at all accurate on these guitars. Cheers. How about.... Thank you for this information... and then ask the next question. I have no idea why it has that label. Shine On Michael |
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Post by bonzo on Oct 27, 2023 16:23:24 GMT
Hi Michael. I will very politely say thank you 😊
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Post by tomgiemza on Oct 27, 2023 16:24:27 GMT
Didn't Amistar manufacture something for Contintal?
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 27, 2023 16:41:43 GMT
That guitar, in my humble opinion... was shipped to China in a box of spare parts along with everything else at the Continental workshop when they sold it all to AXL. That body is an Amistar and the neck is an unlabelled Continental one that AXL have put their logo onto. The guitar was probably assembled at AXL and I reckon the label stayed on it because nobody on the AXL shop floor would have been able to read anything on it, so it was left.
The guitar may require a neck reset because in those early days the AXL guys did not know much about building these things.
Somebody should buy it.
Shine On
Michael
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 27, 2023 16:42:44 GMT
Didn't Amistar manufacture something for Contintal? I must have been typing while you made you comment. Shine On Michael |
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 27, 2023 17:17:44 GMT
It's gone! Who bought it?
Shine On
Michael
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Oct 27, 2023 17:22:18 GMT
It wiznae me.
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Post by bonzo on Oct 27, 2023 17:37:35 GMT
You need to ask!👍🎸😊
You did say buy it now!
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Post by Michael Messer on Oct 27, 2023 17:40:55 GMT
You need to ask!👍🎸😊 You did say buy it now! That's why I asked. I knew you would! I spoke with PD and said "I bet Bonzo buys it" I think it will be a nice one. I hope so, or you'll be knocking on my front door 😎 Shine On Michael |
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Post by bonzo on Oct 27, 2023 18:01:45 GMT
While sitting on York Station coming home with the grandkids after a midweek break!
Best wishes to you all
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Post by Pickers Ditch on Oct 27, 2023 18:05:00 GMT
You going on the train to collect it, Bonzo? Give 'em a shot of 'Hear my Train A'Comin' if you do.  |
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aura
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Post by aura on Oct 27, 2023 19:06:53 GMT
I appreciate all the information, Michael. Thanks
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