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Speaking as a consumer, I don't see much of anything that makes me want to spend the money that sellers are asking...and nothing that I can't do without or don't already have. I don't think it's a good time to sell either, the market seems to be kinda meh at this time. Uncertainty seems to be everybody's favorite word of 2025, and it's kinda hard to make plans when you don't know what's gonna happen next week, or next month, or next year.

Here's some Rawk N' Roll bar trivia to ponder: Who was known for 'devil horns', and played trumpet for girl group The Angels on this chart hit? My Boyfriend's Back (song) - Wikipedia

I know of a few users of Axe body spray that stink to high heaven of the stuff. Nobody here on the HFC that I know of, though.

...and the only way to find out for sure is to play them and/or own one.

At least they haven't updated the label to say 'deo' instead of 'deodorant'. Every time I hear someone use the word 'deo', it makes me want to throw an old stinky shoe at them.

What kind of tubes does this particular model use, and are they expensive to replace if needed?

Since both listings brought it up, did Sunbursts from this era really use solid maple tops (as in a real chunk of wood), or were they veneer like the Specials were?

That pedal gives added meaning to the phrase 'let 'er rip''.

It looks to me to be a 'Melita' bridge, though I have no idea if they're accurate to the original design, or which original design the reissues use. This online reference might be helpful: Scotty Moore - The Melita Synchro - Sonic Bridge

Turning music into a Master's level dissertation kinda sucks the fun out of it, at least to me anyway. Kinda reminds me of this music theory 'tempest in a teacup' from music press reviewers and other 'muzos' that came up when The Beatles hit big in 1963/4. I think one of the original jokey responses about it came from John Lennon when he said early on: "'Aeolian Credenzas'? What's that?" Full article: Not a Second Time? John Lennon’s Aeolian Cadence Reconsidered https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/credenza

Indeed, I'd have to first see what's under the pickguard to make sure they didn't rout the body for the second P-bass PU with a chisel and/or a drill.

I found out about that High Numbers footage a few years ago as well, it was helpful for hearing what Pete's sound was like back then with Fender amps: 1964 Fender Bassman amp | Pete Townshend’s Guitar Gear | Whotabs

Maybe the powers that be didn't see them on the Smothers Brothers TV show. Or maybe they did.

Noice! Bullseye Grovers, too!

No affiliation. Blonde with Ash body, weight is 7.6 lbs. (about a little less than 3 1/2 kilos for those on the other side of the pond). Not cheap, but it sure do look nice, looks to be in very clean condition. Check out the figure on the back of the neck! Brazilian fretboard, too: Used Jazzmaster '61 – Dave's Guitar Shop

What other tubes does it have besides a tube rectifier?

Fender launches $599 Standard Series Indonesia-built range | Guitar World Not necessarily a big deal, as I've heard good things about Indonesian-made guitars. However, if you want an alder body, you're gonna have to settle for poplar instead. Fender is also substituting Indian laurel for Indian rosewood fretboards, like a lot of other guitar manufacturers have already. Of course, if you want a 'Standard series' Fender guitar with the old Mexican specs, you might be able to find a unsold one out there, or just simply buy a used one for less than the original list price. Edited to add: I believe what used to be called the MIM 'Standard' series got a name change a few years ago, to the 'Player' and 'Player Plus series. I haven't heard if the MIM 'Player' series is going away with this change, does anybody else know?

There's a 12-string Hamer (1986 from the S/N, I think) up for sale on Reverb, but it ain't cheap (no affiliation)...headstock kinda reminds me of the old Hamer 'Dan Armstrong' headstock shape: 1980s Hamer Custom 12-String Bass Deep Red w/30" Scale Length #615717 | Reverb Then a 'homemade' 8-string bass, painted by Stike supposedly (no affiliation with me either), is the seller/builder a member here?: “Hamer” Thunderbird FB 8 string Bass | Reverb Of course, Schecter has a few models of 12-string basses, they can be found being sold by online retailers such as Sweetwater, if someone would rather skip the hassle of building their own.

Allegedly, this is 'The Guitar That Killed Folk': Michael Bloomfield’s ’63 Telecaster | Vintage Guitar® magazine Along with the article about the guitar, VG makes it evident that the guitar is up for grabs at RetroFret, if anybody has deep enough pockets: Fender Telecaster Owned and Used by Mike Bloomfield Solid Body Electric Guitar (1963) | RetroFret

Anybody remember the 'Chinery Collection', and what happened to it after he died? Other than the "Blue Guitars", I suspect most all his other guitars went to the highest buyer/bidder: The Blue Guitars

Maybe whoever designed it was drinking Bud Dry at the time:

Nope, that was the Firebird X:

No affiliation. I forgot all about this guitar. Now I remember why I forgot: Firebird Zero '17 – Dave's Guitar Shop Edited to add: Now apparently SOLD. Somebody liked it. There's no accounting for taste, I guess.

Once upon a time, I had two mid-90s USA Hamer Standards (no maple veneer top, just all mahogany), but only one came with a TKL 'USA' case, the other had a 'import' TKL case, both of which were made in Canada. The difference? One had 'USA' in small letters next to the Hamer logo on the lid, the other one just had the Hamer logo on the lid, no 'USA'. Otherwise, the cases were identical in all other respects. I didn't lose sleep over it.

Moss had an interesting history, from what this article says: Tar Heel Guitar Hero Sam Moss Gets His Due BTW, did anybody notice the info about Dave Kotinek himself, in the auction announcement? He supposedly died in an auto accident on his 64th birthday. Obviously, ain't no one getting any younger.