|
|
Post by darrenbond on Sept 5, 2010 15:34:19 GMT
Guys, Thought I'd join the forum and give you the 'heads up' on a special guitar for sale on ebay right now! I am selling this for the current owner and it's a real special piece of Scottish rock history....................... This guitar was custom built for Chris Glen and later used by Zal on Nazareth's 'Whatever You Want Babe' video - see link for full details and to snap it up! cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320586180270It's been up for sale before but some very interesting offers from overseas (wouldn't send by courier overseas) have led to a review of it's value. Sensible offers considered! Cheers, Darren |
|
|
|
Post by platterpete on Sept 5, 2010 16:55:48 GMT
Crikey that's gone up from a couple of weeks ago, it was only £499 when Tom was selling it.
|
|
|
|
Post by penny on Sept 5, 2010 18:11:48 GMT
Crikey that's gone up from a couple of weeks ago, it was only £499 when Tom was selling it. Good grief!!  |
|
|
|
Post by Mrs Foster on Sept 5, 2010 19:52:48 GMT
Jesus Joney Macaroni !!!!! |
|
|
|
Post by Ginnie on Sept 6, 2010 2:42:29 GMT
Crikey that's gone up from a couple of weeks ago, it was only £499 when Tom was selling it. £499 was a ridiculous cheap price for that guitar. A new Explorer today starts at £1000 and up. A good vintage one from the seventies - plus with that legacy - would go for much, much more. Here are some prices from 2007: Vintage Price Value For 2007 : 1958 - 1959 > $175 000 to $210 000 ( explorer ) 1960 - 1963 > $140 000 to $175 000 1976 - 1982 > $1 400 to $1 700 ( mahogany Body )1979 - 1983 > $1 500 to $1 700 ( explorer II ) I'm guessing Zals would be in the $1400 to $1700 range (£1000 and up ) without its history and legacy. And those prices for the 58-63 models are not typos. Check out some of these prices: www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation?q=Gibson+Explorer+GuitarsThese are new guitars. Vintage ones would cost more. |
|
|
|
Post by darrenbond on Sept 9, 2010 18:31:20 GMT
Yeah Ginnie, you're absolutely right about prices for this type of guitar (even standard Explorers).
I am selling this on behalf of Tom as a mate because I am a collector / dealer and I do a lot of guitar shows and have a lot of dealings in guitars in general.
It was originally listed on ebay at a 'starting' price of £499 but it would never have been allowed to go for that price (simply ended early etc)
I've had a lot of interest from USA and further afield but I will not post abroad due to the risk of damage which is becoming increasingly frequent with all of the carriers - plus they try and get out of paying out on insurance claims if it does happen!
So my friends...........this guitar is what it is...........a custom built guitar by the man who was luthier to the stars like Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page and built for Chris, then used by Zal with video provenence and any fan of SAHB or Nazareth will instantly recognise...........rareity (1 of 1), star owned and played, visual / video evidence and it actually 'rocks' as a guitar!
So Ginnie is absolutely right it what he says...............and this is a vintage 1977 guitar - without all the above history.......buy - buy - buy - buy - buy (sensible offers considered also)
Darren
|
|
|
|
Post by Ginnie on Sept 9, 2010 19:13:40 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by moopig on Sept 9, 2010 22:55:26 GMT
Yeah Ginnie, you're absolutely right about prices for this type of guitar (even standard Explorers). I am selling this on behalf of Tom as a mate because I am a collector / dealer and I do a lot of guitar shows and have a lot of dealings in guitars in general. It was originally listed on ebay at a 'starting' price of £499 but it would never have been allowed to go for that price (simply ended early etc) I've had a lot of interest from USA and further afield but I will not post abroad due to the risk of damage which is becoming increasingly frequent with all of the carriers - plus they try and get out of paying out on insurance claims if it does happen! So my friends...........this guitar is what it is...........a custom built guitar by the man who was luthier to the stars like Pete Townshend, Jimmy Page and built for Chris, then used by Zal with video provenence and any fan of SAHB or Nazareth will instantly recognise...........rareity (1 of 1), star owned and played, visual / video evidence and it actually 'rocks' as a guitar! So Ginnie is absolutely right it what he says...............and this is a vintage 1977 guitar - without all the above history.......buy - buy - buy - buy - buy (sensible offers considered also) Darren It's not gonna happen mate sorry. If they were all still together, If they were touring, If they were on Jools Holland, If even 1% of the world only knew.............. but it aint gonna happen pal. I wish you well, have a karma, you'll need one. |
|
|
|
Post by Catherine on Sept 10, 2010 8:06:47 GMT
Hi Darren, curiosity begs me ask, are you selling the Explorer on behalf of our Tom?
Surely, if offers in the right ball park are coming in from overseas. it makes sense to let it go - The Angry Haggis made it safe and well and is looking forward to another lovely snowy winter!
|
|
|
|
Post by darrenbond on Sept 10, 2010 21:14:24 GMT
Yeah, selling for Tom and as mentioned in the listing the guitar has had a headsock repair - a long journey at the perillous hands of UPS or DHL is enough to break even new guitars so that's why it won't go overseas (that's how the original break happened).
As for price - it is about right for a 70's custom made guitar by a famous luthier such as Dick Knight - even without it's SAHB / Naz history - the right person who is a fan or just a collector of one-off custom guitars will appreciate it's heritage and pay what they go for - the vintage and rare guitar market is a little down on the past 2 years but in 5 years a 1977 Dick Knight Custom Explorer may be worth £5k regardless if it had been owned by Frank Spencer or Slash - that's how it is.....
|
|
|
|
Post by colinmcb on Oct 1, 2010 12:07:34 GMT
Have you contacted The Hard Rock Cafe franchise about it mate?
|
|
|
|
Post by penny on Dec 2, 2010 22:18:36 GMT
I wonder if this sold - anyone know???
|
|
|
|
Post by Ginnie on Dec 2, 2010 23:22:10 GMT
I wonder if this sold - anyone know??? Its still listed on e-bay so I presume not. |
|
|
|
Post by penny on Dec 2, 2010 23:27:04 GMT
I wonder if this sold - anyone know??? Its still listed on e-bay so I presume not. Oh well, I expect it will sell eventually. Pity no one has got it for Christmas. |
|
|
|
Post by victor55 on Dec 2, 2010 23:41:27 GMT
Its still listed on e-bay so I presume not. Oh well, I expect it will sell eventually. Pity no one has got it for Christmas. Well someone could pen, you do have my addy ;D |
|
|
|
Post by penny on Dec 2, 2010 23:50:23 GMT
Oh well, I expect it will sell eventually. Pity no one has got it for Christmas. Well someone could pen, you do have my addy ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Nice try, Vic!!  |
|
|
|
Post by Ginnie on Dec 3, 2010 0:03:37 GMT
Oh well, I expect it will sell eventually. Pity no one has got it for Christmas. Well someone could pen, you do have my addy ;D Could we share it? |
|
|
|
Post by victor55 on Dec 3, 2010 0:11:51 GMT
Well someone could pen, you do have my addy ;D Could we share it? a 3 string?? |
|
|
|
Post by Ginnie on Dec 3, 2010 0:17:11 GMT
|
|
|
|
Post by victor55 on Dec 3, 2010 0:21:43 GMT
Well don't fret over it, we can work it out |
|
|
|
Post by Ginnie on Dec 3, 2010 1:25:49 GMT
Well don't fret over it, we can work it out You're not just stringing me along, are you? |
|
|
|
Post by Catherine on Dec 3, 2010 7:25:33 GMT
I hope Tom wasn't too desperate for the money 
|
|
|
|
Post by darrenbond on Jan 8, 2011 17:27:29 GMT
Zal Cleminson's 1977 Knight Explorer for sale!!!!!! - Again due to payment issues! Zal Cleminson's 1977 Knight Explorer for sale!!!!!!Hi Guys, Thought I'd join the forum and give you the 'heads up' on a special guitar for sale on ebay right now (or trade / part ex for other guitars!) The guitar sold recently (to a fan in Perth Australia) but I cancelled the sale due to payment issues from the buyer who could not complete within ebay & Paypal timescales! + postage was around £300 incl taxes as it was profesionally packed due to me not being very keen on sending by courier half way around the world! As you are all aware it's a real special piece of Scottish rock history....................... This guitar was custom built for Chris Glen when at SAHB and later used by Zal in SAHB and with video provenance on Nazareth's 'Whatever You Want Babe' video - see link for full details and to snap it up! Custom built 1977 Explorer built by Dick Knight - luthier to the stars back in the day and very collectible - he only made one - and this is it! - new link cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320648520078&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT |
|
"You're 200 years old this year ... right? You've got every race, creed, colour, nationality and culture that's ever been. You're the biggest, strongest and most powerful nation that's ever been ... 
