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Nick Y'SEE!?

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 8050 Location: Albany, NY
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:14 am Post subject: Incoming NGD: Yamaha SA-30T |
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To replace the SA50 that dots smashed
After watching all sorts of SA's on eBay for months (primarily the SA50) I've found it nearly impossible to find one that isn't missing a trem arm, knob tops or a pickguard, or had replacement tuners or bridge installed, or the upper strap button relocated. So I decided finding an all original example is important. I also began to have an appreciation for the more understated charm of the simpler early models with the black humbucker covers, and the even simpler binding and inlays of the lower tier SA-30. A little disappointed I won't be able to have a go on the wacky jaguar-style tremolo of the 50, but this was about half the price of the cheapest nice examples of those, and the trem setup looks similar to the Schaller bigsby style on my Ovation I already know and love, so I'll probably feel more at home with it.
This one looks to need a bit of love to the finish and frets, as well as some electrical work. Hoping it's just an unsoldered wire somewhere, bad input jack, just about anything could be the culprit. But most importantly it's 100% complete, including the OHSC. Will post pics and maybe an unboxing video when it arrives
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Bacchus Whatever's handiest

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 19290 Location: wandering
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:28 am Post subject: |
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Nice! _________________
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benecol Best Poster 2010

Joined: 25 Jan 2011 Posts: 7026 Location: Westcountry
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 9:20 am Post subject: |
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Favourite 335-style shape. Well done. |
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Doog can i get uhhh

Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 19710 Location: London
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:58 am Post subject: |
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Dig it, the horns make it look like the lovechild of a 335 and a Travis Bean |
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theshadowofseattle THE TAMPA BAY HERO

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 62478 Location: Skrampa, FL
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 1:16 pm Post subject: |
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Damn, that is a very you guitar. _________________
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wizard thickness |
George wrote: |
Yeah, thickness, nut |
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Nick Y'SEE!?

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 8050 Location: Albany, NY
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:12 pm Post subject: |
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Doog wrote: |
Dig it, the horns make it look like the lovechild of a 335 and a Travis Bean |
the hooked horns were admittedly a big part of the draw for me. Reminds me of the Ibanez Blazer I used to have, also Rickenbacker basses and even more oddball stuff like the Ural 650. Dunno why just love that feature on guitars. _________________ https://hauntedcat.bandcamp.com/album/haunted-cat-3 |
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Fran The Curmudgeon

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 21268 Location: Nottingham, Englandshire.
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 4:23 pm Post subject: |
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I'd fix that floating bridge before you let dot play it. You know how heavy handed he is.
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Fakir Mustache .


Joined: 25 Sep 2013 Posts: 3447
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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I like the green finish. |
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robroe Bon Jovi Fan Club!!1

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 46161 Location: PORNO ISLAND !
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Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2018 10:33 pm Post subject: |
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Bacchus Whatever's handiest

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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:39 am Post subject: |
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You shuold stick some p-rails in it. Ask Doog. _________________
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BearBoy .


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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 10:09 am Post subject: |
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That looks great Nick. _________________
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I love how this place is basic as fuck. |
ekwatts wrote: |
I'm just going to smash it in with a hammer and hope it works. Tone is all in the fingers anyway. |
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Doog can i get uhhh

Joined: 24 Apr 2006 Posts: 19710 Location: London
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Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2018 11:02 am Post subject: |
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Bacchus wrote: |
You shuold stick some p-rails in it. Ask Doog. |
use the neck pickup |
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stewart Cunning Linguist

Joined: 14 Jul 2008 Posts: 17625 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
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Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 6:29 pm Post subject: |
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cool as hell, well jel _________________
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sunshiner .


Joined: 02 Nov 2012 Posts: 3958 Location: Around the corner
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Posted: Thu Apr 12, 2018 9:10 am Post subject: |
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Congrats, great looking guitarra
I liked the red one (sa50) more though, such a shame ..... _________________
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Someone man up and get a balloon. |
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Nick Y'SEE!?

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 8050 Location: Albany, NY
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Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:09 pm Post subject: |
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I'm becoming paranoid about this now; USPS status has been "label created USPS awaiting item" since Monday. Seller claims they sent it on Tuesday at the latest. This is one of the reasons I never print labels from home.
A quick search of the seller's neutral and negative feedback did show one instance where a buyer claimed the transaction was cancelled minutes after their winning bid, but no instances of item not received.
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sunshiner .


Joined: 02 Nov 2012 Posts: 3958 Location: Around the corner
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Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 5:01 pm Post subject: |
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Any news? _________________
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Someone man up and get a balloon. |
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Nick Y'SEE!?

Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 8050 Location: Albany, NY
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Picked it up on my way home from work today! Wanted to do an unboxing vid but my phone was dying and I was too excited. Anyway it is very solid and I love everything about it. At first I was optimistic that the electrical issues were just in the jack but no such luck. Also when I tightened up te b string the nut broke right there.
So right now it's at Parkway for those two issues. I might also just have them do a full cleaning and setup, for some reason I enjoy polishing up old frets and was looking forward to doing that part myself....on the other hand I'm waiting so long for this it might be cool to just be able to pick it up all done. _________________ https://hauntedcat.bandcamp.com/album/haunted-cat-3 |
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Noirie. YOUTH

Joined: 15 Jan 2009 Posts: 4658
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Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2018 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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Sick wan _________________
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Abominable cunt. |
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speedfish .


Joined: 27 Oct 2011 Posts: 1141
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 3:58 am Post subject: |
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Congrats! She's a beauty. Glad it made it to you safely.
Enjoy  _________________ Disciple of Pain
"I'm like the monkey screwing the skunk. I haven't had enough, but I've about had all that I can stand!" |
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ultratwin The 25.5" subversion

Joined: 25 Apr 2006 Posts: 6731 Location: Seoul
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Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 5:23 am Post subject: |
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So rad, Nick.
Hope the nu-nutz will make it all the better when it comes home. |
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