bubs_42 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Mirage II in Trans Red, this is the one I scored on ebay last week. I'll do the run through and post pics but I'm not shure about flipping it yet. It turned out to be a great playing and sounding axe. Which it oughta be its a Hamer. But seriously, no B.S. the condition of the Back, Neck, Headstock are in fantastic condition almost like new. The Top of the guitar has mutiple dings in it and a couple of nicks that have penatrated the Clearcoat. Nothing to the wood. Basicly it looks like it was lightly played but someone was very careless when they whipped their cord around before plugging in (Alot). Great Top though, semi straight grain that show up nicley. Some haze just under the High E. Definetly can be buffed out. The Neck has a one of the best looking fretboards, its dark and looks very well conditioned. On the 2 and 14 postion Bass side it has two spots of Hameritious. It is not pulling way but its there. Tone wise its a smack dab in the middle of a Daytona and a Studio. I'm liking the Scale length and the acoustic sound of this guitar is loud and clear. I'm not a fan of the Jb much anymore but with the scale lengh it adds just enought hair without being mushy. Just a great all around player. Heres what i'm asking so pm me if you want in line for it. $485.00 shipped. Ships, set up with Fender Tweed Case and extra set of strings. SORRY NO WANG BAR.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feynman Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Is that price a typo? Sheez. That will be gone in a jiffy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCR Greg Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 I have trem bars for Mirages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce919 Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 i will take it.send me a message. I can paypal u in the morning or get a money order out. let me know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted October 30, 2009 Author Share Posted October 30, 2009 Everone is replied too. This is hotter than I thought so the price is no $850... Seriously I just wanted to bring it into the HFC fold and it ended up being a great guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockola Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 if Bruce sobers up and reneges let me know. I'm ready to join the Mirage club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottcrud Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Dayum! Why? Where are these deals when I'm looking for a freaking beater?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 I'll PM you tomorrow. Err...I mean later today. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Got your Pm and replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 Bubs, you are a good man to let this go for lttle or no profit. You could have easily gotten $600 and nobody would have complained. A toast to Bubs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Forgot to mention the built in "Reverb Unit". While I was playing acousticly with it last night I was floored on how well the springs work as a good, lite, reverb. Cool. Price is now $1250. Thanks Pieman, I figure one of us Needs a good Mirage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyB Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 The deal may look real, but it's just a mirage. Nyuk nyuk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted October 31, 2009 Author Share Posted October 31, 2009 Deal is done. SOLD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crabby Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 That's the first red mirage II (or is it a Mirage Maple Top?) that I've seen. I've had 2 of the trans Blue ones , should have never let the first one good, shoot! Anyways I have a Trans Red Mirage (or Mirage I as some call them) and it's the only one in red I've seen. Mirage's of either model I or II were/are great guitars IMHO. Congrats on a great snag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holLoWskull Posted November 8, 2009 Share Posted November 8, 2009 That's the first red mirage II (or is it a Mirage Maple Top?) that I've seen. I've had 2 of the trans Blue ones , should have never let the first one good, shoot! Anyways I have a Trans Red Mirage (or Mirage I as some call them) and it's the only one in red I've seen. Mirage's of either model I or II were/are great guitars IMHO. Congrats on a great snag.Actually I think transparent red was a standard production finish on the Mirage Maple Tops. Probably about even production between kool blue and trans red I would imagine. However that transparent red over koa Mirage I of your's is quite unusual (I think I've seen one other besides your guitar). Couldn't agree more with you that the Mirage's are great guitars. To find one in nice shape first on ebay and then here for under $500 shipped is a great score for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted November 8, 2009 Author Share Posted November 8, 2009 Great guitars and if I get another it will have a KOA Top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BubbaVO Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 I've been remiss in my duties. Bubs was a great guy to deal with on this one. Great communication and easy transaction. As for the guitar. Played it. I thought about replacing the 59/JB pups with Rio Grandes. But instead, I broke out the soldering iron and swapped the stock capacitor with a Hovland Musicap I had in the parts drawer. The value of the capacitor was a little lower than the standard Hamer .01 uF. I've never really been a fan of the 59/JB. Always thought they sounded muddy and dark. In this particuar guitar with a cap that works really well to clean up the mud and let those higher frequencies shine through. I'm in heaven. The guitar absolutely rawks. Horsed around with various settings on the TM60 and I can't believe how they clean up and sparkle when playing clean. And I'm totally digging the crunch. I love this guitar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted November 15, 2009 Author Share Posted November 15, 2009 Awsome, i'm glad that I could bring it to the HFC House and your enjoying it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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