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My fave band of the 2000s. Seen them too many times to mention, and got to converse with them on occasion. Talking to Justin and Dan together is as close as you'll ever get to talking to Cleese and Idle in their prime. Funny chaps indeed.

Didn't want to barrage you guys with topics as I'm looking to sell in person, but thought there might be interest in some of this stuff and would rather you guys had them if so. A little background- I retired from playing two years ago this month and am finally getting around to moving things along. I can do in-person transactions in the Chicagoland area or in southern Illinois (Carbondale-ish), Padukah KY and Cape Girardo areas. To save space I'm not posting pictures, but do have the links to the ads on FB which include tons of pix. If that's an issue hit me up and I'll take care of you (hmm, that didn't sound quite how I meant it)... Rare Ibanez PS120 SP in silver sparkle. Mahogany body and set neck (NOT a bolt on), upgraded WCR Godwood pickups (original pickups included), upgraded Duesenberg Les Trem II and roller bridge (original tailpiece and bridge included), upgraded Abalone knobs (original knobs included). Original case included. $1900 HFC price https://www.facebook.com/share/1ENkcxk4qJ/ Amazing Batman guitar, based on the iconic 1966 Batmobile from the TV show. Plays like butter, stays in tune like a champ, great P90 sound without the hum. No issues. The turbine has a switch that makes it light up red like the car. $1900 HFC price https://www.facebook.com/share/1F5AhS8eES/ Reverend PA-1 in rare gold sparkle finish (I believe there were only 13 made). Upgraded the trem to a Duesenberg Radiator Tremola (far superior to the original Bigsby and no modifications were made to the guitar, straight drop in). Slight tarnish to the metal components, only actual issue is the pickup switch selector needs to be replaced. $1400 HFC price https://www.facebook.com/share/1HTJBmVaE8/ Rare Dean CADI-40-FBG Cadi 40th Anniversary Flip Blue/Purple, #30 of 40. Upgraded WCR Goodwood pickups (original pickups are included), ebony fretboard, original case, and the coolest color flipping blue to purple finish I have ever seen! This is one of the best playing guitars I have ever owned, and even though it's a mahogany body, it's crazy light-you can wear it for hours and barely notice you have it on. And no neck dive! $1400 HFC price https://www.facebook.com/share/16A5uVtmJG4/ Alden Les Paul style shell top guitar with MAJOR upgrades.. Set neck, mahogany body and neck, WCR (Wagner) Godwood pickups, Duesenberg Les Trem II tremelo, Schaller locking tuners. Amazing tone, light weight (especially for mahogany), fast playing neck, and cool looking top. I would put this guitar up against any $2k Gibson LP out there, in playability, tunabilty and most of all tone. $800 HFC price https://www.facebook.com/share/1DHZb78ma6/ Schecter Telecaster guitar with major upgrades- Duesenberg trem, Dimarzio noiseless pickups (no hum!), gorgeous Warmoth neck (ebony board, maple neck, no inlays for a killer look), locking tuners, banjo armrest. Great tuning stability, plays like butter. The leopard finish is actually contact paper- looks amazing, but can be removed if desired. Will also include the original Schecter neck. $700 HFC price https://www.facebook.com/share/1CGRG81Fdk/ #13 of 13 limited edition 2013 Reverend "Tricky Gomez" semi hollow body guitar in red sparkle. Upgraded Duesenberg trem, custom red sparkle pickguard to match finish and upgraded chrome pickup rings. Fantastic shape, no breaks, no repairs, KILLER player with low action. $1400 HFC price https://www.facebook.com/share/189oYcqpLT/ Two Stagg Case Stands for sale- each holds either 6 electrics, 3 acoustics or a mix or the two. Great condition, home kept (never toured). $75 EACH, or $140 for the pair HFC price https://www.facebook.com/share/14ncC4U9PAf/ ADA Split-Stack 2X12 Guitar Speaker Cabinets, great condition. Includes the original wire grate covers for the speakers. HFC SNAGGED 'EM! https://www.facebook.com/share/14mLvULoVqF/

First with my own coin, the fabulous K-Tel Fantastic 22!

Somebody snag that Proto 12. I had one in Ice Pearl, one of the few I regret selling. Tone and playability are beyond belief, a true Ric killer.

Used to be mine once upon a time... Owned MANY Graphics, the first being a blue w/ VH style red stripes purchased new from Music Lab in Lansing, IL way back in late 79 or 80. John (Hamer) had no recollection of painting it, and both he and Paul didn't remember any color Graphics going out the door, but I owned it (and lost it in Toronto on tour). And there's the above pic of the red Graphic which proves color models did exist.

Johnny was a great dude. Sorry to hear of his passing.

I thought Jim bought new sets of shorts for gigs...

Did Gene go to stomp on a pedal and stomp on your foot by accident? 😁

I had BTS. Probiotics cleared it up nicely. BTO was harder to get rid of- had to switch from Right Guard to Secret Powder Fresh...

Used to be mine. Great guitar. Looks like it's taken on a few dinks since I had her (the dink on the front on the white "tooth" by the bridge PUP was there when I got her, but the sides and back were pretty untouched from my recollection)...

The late, great Leon Redbone doing a TV theme song? Oh yeah, it happened-

I had a version of this surgery when I was 7, it was a nightmare (I'm sure the fact this was back when Jesus rode dinosaurs affected that fact). Good for Pete! Great guy, super happy for him.

I was jazzed when I saw the pics, thought I'd snag an acoustic for my daughter. Purple and bats are right up her alley. Then I saw the price. Guano!

Back and headstock-

That would be badass. Here's a Charvel that shows ya how it's done-