Errrr... umm.. I like?

SamBooka · #1 07-21-2011, 09:27 PM

1951 EPIPHONE TRIUMPH REGENT ACOUSTIC ARCHTOP - EXC++ | eBay

mr. beaumont · #2 07-21-2011, 09:33 PM

Now why on earth would you like that?

Oh yeah...cuz it's awesome. At least bid once...right? It can't hurt...right?

hot ford coupe · #3 07-21-2011, 09:34 PM

Not bad, not bad at all. I'll be following this one to see how high she goes.

spiral · #4 07-21-2011, 10:49 PM

Drifter · #5 07-21-2011, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by spiral

+1

oldane · #6 07-22-2011, 03:48 AM

Nice axe indeed - even though the seller calls it a Gretsch in the text.

Is the pickguard original? If I remember right, the big "E" first appeared on pickguards after Gibson had taken over. Not that it's a problem. A 60 years old celluid pickguard might well have been in an advanced state of self destruction by now. And is the tuner buttons beginning to go the same way (the dark discoloration in spots)? Whatever, none of this should keep anyone from buying one of the best factury made arcoustic archtops of all times, if the price is right.

Vihar · #7 07-22-2011, 06:02 AM

I even like the cracks around the letters of the logo.

Jake Hanlon · #8 07-22-2011, 07:24 AM

the title is in CAPSLOCK

that means it is important and should be purchased.

barrymclark · #9 07-22-2011, 07:44 AM

That is seriously awesome. That'd be a getter and a keeper.

BigDaddyLoveHandles · #10 07-22-2011, 09:14 AM

J. Hale has a '53 Emperor Regent (18 1/2" - she's too fat for me) for $7.500. Wonder what this little one will finally go for.

M-ster · #11 07-22-2011, 12:50 PM

I felt bad when I saw her face down on the wooden floor.

bigdaddyguitar · #12 07-22-2011, 01:59 PM

Nice axe !!! FYI - The pickguard is probably orignal . The 1950 Epi. catalogue shows some models with the E on the guard . By 53 - 54 , mostly all models had the E .

marshall · #13 07-22-2011, 09:04 PM

I don't know art but I know what I like and my word ,I like that guitar.Hell it's only a year older then I am.

Jake Hanlon · #14 07-22-2011, 10:21 PM

yeah you know it is really tempting to bid on it haha. 5 days left on the auction it'll be funny to see how it develops considering that once the collectors see that up there they'll probably call their accountants or some shit.

then no one will ever play that great instrument ever again

hot ford coupe · #15 07-22-2011, 11:12 PM

Drooooooooooooool. Can somebody please hand me a napkin?

fws6 · #16 07-23-2011, 01:42 AM

I have the same model guitar in blonde and it is an absolute cannon and I play it all the time. It has a DeArmond 1100 on it too. I was seriously tempted to bid on this ebay auction, but it would be kind of stupid to get that same guitar, twice.

SamBooka · #17 07-23-2011, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by fws6

I have the same model guitar in blonde and it is an absolute cannon and I play it all the time. It has a DeArmond 1100 on it too. I was seriously tempted to bid on this ebay auction, but it would be kind of stupid to get that same guitar, twice.

But it would get you another article in Vintage Guitar

fws6 · #18 07-23-2011, 07:40 AM

In all honesty, I actually DID buy this guitar twice.... Sold the burst last year...

There was noteable difference between the two, with the blonde much louder.

The one offered on ebay has rather wide grain, which in my experience would probably indicate it is a very loud and chunky guitar too. The burst looks very dark but I dont know if that means anything. Dealer prices for a TR are around 3500. I bet on ebay this one will stay much lower. It is a fantastic guitar.

hot ford coupe · #19 07-23-2011, 09:39 AM

Ya gotta love those Epi blondes.

fws6 · #20 07-27-2011, 02:41 AM

One day to go and just reached $ 1000 ? This could well end up to be the bargain of the century..... At any guitar dealer this would be a $ 3500+ guitar easily....

SamBooka · #21 07-27-2011, 08:15 AM

I would love to know how he got the finish so shiny!!! We are at 1200 already and a day and change left to go

fws6 · #22 07-27-2011, 09:17 AM

For some reason old Epi's seem to retain their luster very well; the one I have is just as shiny

TruthHertz · #23 07-27-2011, 09:01 PM

While we're crossing our fingers for the price to stay low,
Guild Artist Award Archtop Guitar USA w. Gibson Strings | eBay

A top notch flagship model guitar. Saved up some pennies for a rainy economy?
David

AlohaJoe · #24 07-28-2011, 07:37 PM

27 bids coming into the home stretch and still under 2k. Anything much under $2500 is a good price IMO.

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Originally Posted by TruthHertz

While we're crossing our fingers for the price to stay low,
Guild Artist Award Archtop Guitar USA w. Gibson Strings | eBay
A top notch flagship model guitar. Saved up some pennies for a rainy economy? David

Now there's a sweetie, and having it in the "Acoustic Electric" category might keep the price down.

AlohaJoe · #25 07-28-2011, 11:29 PM

$2415 after 32 bids... anybody here?

BigDaddyLoveHandles · #26 07-29-2011, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by AlohaJoe

$2415 after 32 bids... anybody here?

I'm going to bed, to dream about blonds!