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Hi guys,
Yeah, this is one I (stupidly) was trying to sell.
I decided against selling because I’ve done enough dumb things in my life. No need to add another.
This is a great guitar. It has a long history here, Patrick noticed it in the hold rack during one of his trips out to Kalamazoo and asked what was up with it. One of the owners said they made it for a recording artist, who couldn’t pay for it. He told them, now it’s spoken for..
Shortly after his passing I made one of many trips to Patrick’s house to help demonstrate/recommend/pack some of his guitars. It was then I noticed the off center stinger. I mistakenly mentioned it and it then became the reason this guitar was the last one to sell.
I’ll spare you all of the other stories about this guitar and I just say I’m proud to have it. It will be my pal for years to come.
I added a Gibson TunOmatic bridge, new tuners and Pearl tuner buttons to it. Recently I put a heavy Mylar laminate over the ebony pickguard because the grain of the wood interfered with my picking.
Here are some pictures and a Video (naaa really?) so you can see/hear it.
I hope you like..
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09-22-2022 08:55 PM
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You have made a wise decision, Joe
The stories alone are priceless. Well done Sir, well done! :encouragementp
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That guitar is exactly where it should be.
And should remain.
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Nicely done all around.
Can you tell us about those wall-mount cases? Link? Thank you.
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Joe, I love the sound of that Golden Eagle! I have no idea why my beloved '03 GE doesn't sound like that. Maybe it's the hands and talent of the master guitarist playing yours.
Glad you came to your senses and held onto that amazing Heritage. It is exactly where it belongs.
May you continue to make beautiful music on that amazing instrument.
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Joe is so damn clever. Now everybody on this thread wants that gorgeous guitar three time$$$ as much.
(Just kidding. I'm with SS on this one. Where it should be. Cheers.
)
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Beautiful decision. What's a stinger?
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The is as cosmic as a Shakespearian play. There's the attraction, the tension and distraction, the near loss, and the coming together. There's a passion between a man and his guitar, at least for the lucky.
Being as objective as I can be, this guitar is world class. Anyone disagreement is within the realm of idiosyncratic opinion.
The slightly eccentric stinger is a beauty mark that will always identify the guitar to the owner. It's like an alluring smile with all its complexities.
Last edited by Marty Grass; 09-24-2022 at 08:14 AM.
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Thank You C74. My decisions seem to be permanent, at 1st. But with me you never know..
Originally Posted by citizenk74
As for the stories, I just tell them how I remember them. Some really cool things happen and deserve to remembered..
Thanks for always being a glowing light C74.
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Thank You SS. I still cant believe you almost bought in the Golden Gate Bridge.. Please do me a favor? Wrap yourself in boxes of bubble wrap. We need you for another 30 years. L,J Originally Posted by Stringswinger
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Thank You very much. The cases are from SF Display. They are around $200 each plus shipping. Make sure you get the largest one, which can accomodate a large guitar. Originally Posted by skittles
Large Acoustic Guitar Display Case Cabinet
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GF, hahaa thanks buddy. I am sure your GE sounds even better when you play it! You are just too busy playin.. To be able to hear it. Originally Posted by Gitfiddler
Joe, I love the sound of that Golden Eagle! I have no idea why my beloved '03 GE doesn't sound like that. Maybe it's the hands and talent of the master guitarist playing yours.
Glad you came to your senses and held onto that amazing Heritage. It is exactly where it belongs.
May you continue to make beautiful music on that amazing instrument.
Heritage guitars have a sound all there own. I've owned 4 of them. There's a signature in the sound and response to your playing that is unmistakable. Thanks again.'JD
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Hahaa. Seriously not my intention at all. I dont buy and then ultimately sell things that aren't well thought out. I knew this guitar rather well and I knew it had that thing.. An the rarity of it (single p/u, built in GE with the exotic Wineburst color) would set it apart. Originally Posted by Flat
Joe is so damn clever. Now everybody on this thread wants that gorgeous guitar three time$$$ as much.
(Just kidding. I'm with SS on this one. Where it should be. Cheers.)
Its that painted pointy thing that usually appears on the back of the headstock. The point, sort of looks like a bee's stinger. The guy who applied this one had a few too many Final Gravity "Eye Openers" the night before so its not pointing down the center of the neck, like it should be.. Originally Posted by Sleeko
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Just a joy to listen to you play!
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MG, Thank you so much for your role in getting this guitar back. And thanks for being supportive and non-judgmental when I decided to sell it so quickly. You know I have problems with commitment. But you didnt punish me for my stupid decision.. Originally Posted by Marty Grass
And, the person in the photo reminds me of a 1956 Epiphone Electric Regent, in blond...
Santa!! I hope to see you in exactly 3 months and 2 days. I would like a couple of Faber TOM Bridges in polished Nickel please, if you have them laying around the workshop.. Originally Posted by JSanta
Thanks JS, I appreciate it.
Thank You! A stinger is usually a painted pattern applied to the back of the headstock and in some cases the butt end of the neck. It sort pointy and shaped like a stinger that a bee uses to completely screw up someones day who happens to be allergic to Bee stings. This one has a stinger that was applied by someone who had a few too many Final Gravity "Eye Openers" the night before and he wasnt seeing straight.. Originally Posted by Sleeko
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I'll see what I can do Originally Posted by Max405
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Thanks for sharing, JD! Originally Posted by Max405
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My position is that stingers are not supposed to be perfectly centered. The cognitive dissonance of a slightly off-center-stinger reminds one of the futility of searching for perfection and provides a frisson that inspires the creative spirit. Originally Posted by Max405
Last edited by Hammertone; 09-24-2022 at 07:40 PM.
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That's funny! Originally Posted by Hammertone
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Definitely a smart move. Absolutely beautiful guitar. Perfect for a maestro such as you Joe.
In 1965, I sold an Epiphone Casino that was two years old. Sunburst, two black P90s, and the optional Tremotone. I was 17. I still regret that move.
Tony D.
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Tony, you are the best, buddy. You really are.
Always total class. You do things the right way. Glad you are my pal.
Joe D
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JD, I may be late to the party, but that doesn’t mean I couldn’t be extremely happy to read that you’ve come to your senses! What’s a “stinger” sound like? Exactly! It’s only a cosmetic blem, that in some way could be interpreted actually enhances the appearance of the guitar. Actually, it’s not the only Heritage guitar with that attribute. But there’s none I’ve seen that sound like that guitar! And thanks for keeping the greatest’s name alive. There will only ever be one Wes. He was a gentle soul, with soul in his playing. Enjoy!!!
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Beautiful message 2b.
I’m glad you revived the thread. I am happy the way it turned out. Last night I tried the clear nail polish trick on the wire retainer on the TunOmatic. It amazes me how much more of the guitar you actually hear when you quiet the noises some of the components make.
The Golden Eagle is my pal for the long haul.
And yes Wes was the class of the organization. I heard him interviewed a couple of times. He was like the sweetest mega-talent in the music business. Taken way too soon.
I’m glad we still have George.
Thanks buddy. JD
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