mirrorimij Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 I am looking to purchase a 1993-1994 Sunburst Archtop Custom. I am looking for one that is all original, excellent condition, with case etc. Sunburst finish, bound, crowns only please. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slim Chance Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Hello, There is a nice looking 1992 USA Sunburst Archtop at Carter Vintage Guitar. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwayne Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 31 minutes ago, Slim Chance said: Hello, There is a nice looking 1992 USA Sunburst Archtop at Carter Vintage Guitar. Good luck! CHEAP, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorimij Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Thanks for the tip. I called and left them a voicemail to consider sold if they still have it. Thank you ...fingers crossed. That guitar is tremendously undervalued and I’d be shocked if it’s available to me. Other leads are still welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1980 Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 A Christmas present, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg G Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Damn, that’s a steal. Hope you snag it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorimij Posted November 22, 2018 Author Share Posted November 22, 2018 Thanks. It’s driving me crazy that I don’t see a way to add it to the cart and buy the damn thing. The waiting truly is the hardest part. Hope they are open tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camstone Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Well, did you get it? On 11/22/2018 at 5:48 AM, mirrorimij said: Thanks. It’s driving me crazy that I don’t see a way to add it to the cart and buy the damn thing. The waiting truly is the hardest part. Hope they are open tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorimij Posted November 24, 2018 Author Share Posted November 24, 2018 Yes. Will post details when it arrives. Still skeptical. Too good to be true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynic Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 30 minutes ago, mirrorimij said: Too good to be true Especially when the other two Hamers on the site are both at $2500, but I couldn't see a thing wrong with the archtop in the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camstone Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 2 hours ago, mirrorimij said: Yes. Will post details when it arrives. Still skeptical. Too good to be true. Congrats! Sweet looking Sunburst. Carter is a reputable seller. I'm going guess it's all there. Killer deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorimij Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 UPS just dropped it off The box is cold. The guitar is nitro. Its going to be a long day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stike Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 I know better safe than sorry but my 92 has the L-4108 CAB urethane on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stike Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Just now, 0054 said: Stike would know, open it up! C'mon, it's warm in Nashville, and not freezing here, We are all waiting on you!! He'd probably know better than me what months the nitro. to 4108 transition were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorimij Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 Curiosity got the best of me (damn you Stike). I am not sure of the transition date from nitro. The guitar was described as “almost mint” and I agree. It has a slight bit of Hameritis but otherwise looks almost unplayed. Case is mint with original warranty card and case key plus the catalog with the Modern Vintage ads I was looking for. I stole it at $995. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorimij Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 Thanks to the HFC for the lead. I still can’t believe I got it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donner Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Congrats! They had spectacular tops then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stike Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 1 hour ago, mirrorimij said: Curiosity got the best of me (damn you Stike). I am not sure of the transition date from nitro. The guitar was described as “almost mint” and I agree. It has a slight bit of Hameritis but otherwise looks almost unplayed. Case is mint with original warranty card and case key plus the catalog with the Modern Vintage ads I was looking for. I stole it at $995. That's a really sweet deal, congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBraz Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 What a beauty! Mesmerising top too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flattop Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Nice steal!! Real bargain there Ive got same colour with quilt top also, love it Whats neck profile like Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorimij Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 I would describe the neck as a medium profile. I was expecting it to feel slimmer but it seems pretty normal to me. I emailed Walter Carter to thank him and I said I couldn’t believe I could buy this for that price. It was on consignment for $1500 originally, then $1200 then the seller panicked and dropped the price. He said there were 3 people lined up behind me.....good thing I left that message and called with the credit card about 10 minutes before he opened last Friday. That was my “Black Friday” deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubs_42 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Stadium Logo, Medium'ish Neck, Killer Top, SCORE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Wow Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S1980 Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 I remember that top. We got the best figured maple available then due to KMC. Your clear is Urelac. You paid less than it listed for when new...providence. I forget, when did you start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirrorimij Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 Thanks Steve. Mike S gave me a build date of May 92. I think I started in August 92. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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