martin-uk Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 Hi guy's,up for sale is a 87 t.l.e. custom which has a few ding's and bit's of lacquer missing and someone's choosen to put a jack plate on,instead of the barrel jack is a l.p. style jack plate and the previous owner must have done a bit of drilling,(i have'nt really looked under it yet). Please ask any question's or for any more picture's and i shall try to help. .I am looking at £600. martin.
cmatthes Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 I've always wanted one of those! Shame I live on the wrong side of the Atlantic!
martin-uk Posted April 29, 2009 Author Posted April 29, 2009 I've always wanted one of those! Shame I live on the wrong side of the Atlantic! Well i would make an exception if came to collect it in person then i could buy you them beer's i owe you . martin.
Bennyboy-UK Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 Hi Martin,You had a pair of these didn't you? If this is the second - I never thought you would sell it!Thinking seriously about this one... let me come back to you - sorely tempted!Cheers,Ben
martin-uk Posted April 29, 2009 Author Posted April 29, 2009 Hi Martin, You had a pair of these didn't you? If this is the second - I never thought you would sell it! Thinking seriously about this one... let me come back to you - sorely tempted! Cheers, Ben Hey Ben Yes i had a pair of them but,the other one went a year and a half a go . martin.
cmatthes Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 Well...flights are cheap, and you KNOW I like beer!
Bennyboy-UK Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 Hi Martin and chaps, a few techie questions for you about this model, hope you can help!- do you know what the scale length is - fender or gibbo?- what pickups are installed and are the switching options as I would guess 1- BrHB, 2-Split Br HB+mid SC, then the rest as per strat.- whats the neck profile like?Apologies for the ignorance - It looks fab - but I've never had a go on one!Is the HSC included?Cheers,Ben.
Shark Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 Wow ... Great guitar! Any chance for shipping to Germany? André
martin-uk Posted April 30, 2009 Author Posted April 30, 2009 Hi Martin and chaps, a few techie questions for you about this model, hope you can help! - do you know what the scale length is - fender or gibbo? - what pickups are installed and are the switching options as I would guess 1- BrHB, 2-Split Br HB+mid SC, then the rest as per strat. - whats the neck profile like? Apologies for the ignorance - It looks fab - but I've never had a go on one! Is the HSC included? Cheers, Ben. Hey Ben As far as i know it's fender scale,it's a shredder size neck and yes it's wired as you have stated. The pup's are standard for the year,i think they're slammer's. l Yes HSC come's with,quite a one clean really .Maybe i could let you test drive,where are you in the U.K.? martin. Wow ... Great guitar! Any chance for shipping to Germany? André Hey Andre I would prefer if the buyer could collect in person if possible . martin. Well...flights are cheap, and you KNOW I like beer! Well,the beer's just sitting on the bar waiting for ya! martin.
Bennyboy-UK Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 Benny bump,are ya there?martin.Sorry m8, been over in Cardiff all day. Let me pm you when I've had my tea.cheers,brb
martin-uk Posted May 1, 2009 Author Posted May 1, 2009 Oop's,sorry bud if i came on aggressive,the last time someone showed interest they just left me dead in the water so to speak . martin.
Bennyboy-UK Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 Oop's,sorry bud if i came on aggressive,the last time someone showed interest they just left me dead in the water so to speak . martin. Don't be silly fella - I keep coming back for another look at it!!! I'm working through the ball removal scenario - risk/reward - and believe I have identified a 'safe house' as a staging post for covert integration into my collection! PM will be sent shortly! B
martin-uk Posted May 1, 2009 Author Posted May 1, 2009 Don't be silly fella - I keep coming back for another look at it!!! That what i love about the guy's and gal's of this wonderful board,so understanding . martin.
Bennyboy-UK Posted May 1, 2009 Posted May 1, 2009 Don't be silly fella - I keep coming back for another look at it!!! That what i love about the guy's and gal's of this wonderful board,so understanding . martin. PM Sent
Bennyboy-UK Posted May 3, 2009 Posted May 3, 2009 More pic's as requested . martin. Hi Martin, Nice snaps, was out all day today so will catch up when I can. Cheers, b
Bennyboy-UK Posted May 14, 2009 Posted May 14, 2009 Mine ..... all Mine!!!!Cheers Martin, we'll hook up shortly!!Many many thanks for your help!Benner
martin-uk Posted May 15, 2009 Author Posted May 15, 2009 Mine ..... all Mine!!!! Cheers Martin, we'll hook up shortly!! Many many thanks for your help! Benner Hey Ben No problem's bud,i just can't wait to drop it down for a chat,food and some of that wonderful ale martin.
BubbaVO Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 I'm working through the ball removal scenario - risk/reward - and believe I have identified a 'safe house' as a staging post for covert integration into my collection! PM will be sent shortly! B That one is gorgeous and would most definitely be worth: i) implementing the "safe house" protocol; and ii) the pain of the ball removal procedure 6 months from now when she-who-must-be-obeyed suddenly discovers a previously undocumented addition to the family.
Bennyboy-UK Posted May 15, 2009 Posted May 15, 2009 I'm working through the ball removal scenario - risk/reward - and believe I have identified a 'safe house' as a staging post for covert integration into my collection! PM will be sent shortly! B That one is gorgeous and would most definitely be worth: i) implementing the "safe house" protocol; and ii) the pain of the ball removal procedure 6 months from now when she-who-must-be-obeyed suddenly discovers a previously undocumented addition to the family. Do you think she'll be able to tell the difference between TLE and my trans red Cali? 'the red one' as its known! Definately well worth it! Its chuffin' fab looking beastie! Yours, hunted man.
martin-uk Posted May 16, 2009 Author Posted May 16, 2009 I'm working through the ball removal scenario - risk/reward - and believe I have identified a 'safe house' as a staging post for covert integration into my collection! PM will be sent shortly! B That one is gorgeous and would most definitely be worth: i) implementing the "safe house" protocol; and ii) the pain of the ball removal procedure 6 months from now when she-who-must-be-obeyed suddenly discovers a previously undocumented addition to the family. Now this remind's me of a very old english saying, "I laugh in the face of danger,but only when she's not there!" . martin.
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