Mid 70's Bronco for sale in bristol Uk

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Mid 70's Bronco for sale in bristol Uk

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Ive seen a Bronco (white, But yellowed with age) in a cash converters in Bristol. Not too sure of the date as I'm useless with serial numbers. The serial number is on the neck bolt plate and not on the headstock. I'm under the impression that means its before late 70s? It doesn't have original pick-up, but what appears to be a Seymour Duncan hot rail in it. The guitars in pretty good shape, apart from some minor scratches and belt marks. They're asking for £549. I didn't get a picture as I was in a rush. Really could do with some advice on this as I feel its a bit steep. The only trouble is they won't budge on price and have had other interest in it.

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Re: Mid 70's Bronco for sale in bristol Uk

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woolleysammoth wrote:Ive seen a Bronco (white, But yellowed with age) in a cash converters in Bristol. Not too sure of the date as I'm useless with serial numbers. The serial number is on the neck bolt plate and not on the headstock. I'm under the impression that means its before late 70s? It doesn't have original pick-up, but what appears to be a Seymour Duncan hot rail in it. The guitars in pretty good shape, apart from some minor scratches and belt marks. They're asking for £549. I didn't get a picture as I was in a rush. Really could do with some advice on this as I feel its a bit steep. The only trouble is they won't budge on price and have had other interest in it.

Thanks guys!
Way too much. Right now there are two music masters in the classifieds that are half the price of that one.
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tenderstems wrote:
woolleysammoth wrote:Ive seen a Bronco (white, But yellowed with age) in a cash converters in Bristol. Not too sure of the date as I'm useless with serial numbers. The serial number is on the neck bolt plate and not on the headstock. I'm under the impression that means its before late 70s? It doesn't have original pick-up, but what appears to be a Seymour Duncan hot rail in it. The guitars in pretty good shape, apart from some minor scratches and belt marks. They're asking for £549. I didn't get a picture as I was in a rush. Really could do with some advice on this as I feel its a bit steep. The only trouble is they won't budge on price and have had other interest in it.

Thanks guys!
Way too much. Right now there are two music masters in the classifieds that are half the price of that one.
this is the uk though
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Even still, that is a lot of money for that guitar.











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Headstock serial numbers started in 1976.
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Bronco = rarer/cooler than Musicmaster
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Post by argylelewis »

I'm going to say at UK rates that is probably a tiny bit high but you will be hard pressed to find one for much less either. If you have the money I'd try and get them down to £500 but I'd go for it, they look amazing.
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Mike wrote:Bronco = rarer/cooler than Musicmaster
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Which cash converters was it in?
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taylornutt wrote:
Mike wrote:Bronco = rarer/cooler than Musicmaster
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Post by speedfish »

Mike wrote:Bronco = rarer/cooler than Musicmaster
My sentiments as well. The tremolo can cost a small fortune by it's self.
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This is just for the 'got dang' knobs!

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Post by woolleysammoth »

I ended up getting it at a lower price here it is! I think Ive found out what pickup is in there too. A Bill Lawrence L-250


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Post by meltedbuzzbox »

nice purchase!
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Post by benecol »

Very nice, well done.
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Post by speedfish »

Looks fantastic! Congrats and well done! :D
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Post by stewart »

that's lovely. how does the pickup sound? i think it's a pretty sympathetic looking replacement.
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Sweet! 8)
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Score!
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Post by JordanD »

Very nice, never see anything like this in cash converters near me :(