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  1. J

    Herb Ellis PE-175 arrived today...

    Left to right: Aria Pro II PE-175 Herb Ellis signature model Gibson Chet Atkins Country Gentleman (early model pre-armrest) Gretsch 6120 from 1992 (I installed the P90 and swapped the bent arm)
  2. J

    Herb Ellis PE-175 arrived today...

    Thanks Roger, that's an Aria Pro II PE-175 Herb Ellis signature model and it plays like silk, great neck that just smokes.
  3. J

    Herb Ellis PE-175 arrived today...

    Here it is sitting on the couch with two of my other girls. I figured I'd get out the camera and take a nice archtop family portrait. The neck on this guitar is perfectly shaped for what I am after. It's set up for .11 flats now though I will throw on some .12's soon, probably need truss rod...
  4. J

    Just bought an Aria Pro II Herb Ellis PE-175...

    No, this was bought privately for $650
  5. J

    Just bought an Aria Pro II Herb Ellis PE-175...

    Late 70's Aria Pro II PE-175 Herb Ellis Herb endorsed these for aboyt 10 years and actually played them as well. Check this AMAZING video of him playing w/Barney Kessel... (Cut and paste) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=taeaLY3KJUc So basically it's the dimension of an ES-175 with appointments...
  6. J

    Opinions on quality LP copy w/P90's

    Thanks Bill, who did you buy yours from? How is the quality of the pups?
  7. J

    Opinions on quality LP copy w/P90's

    Which Asian manufacturer makes (or made) a good LP copy with P90's for under $600-$700? Opinions please. Thanks, -Jeff
  8. J

    Peerless Guitars (Korea)

    Anyone check these guys out yet? The TOD150 looks like a very nice guitar, solid spruce top, solid maple back and sides...under a grand. Any opinions or anecdotes? http://www.peerlessguitar.com/html/english/products07.htm# Here's the scoop from their website... Since 1970, we, a joint...
  9. J

    Any Japanese members willing to help?

    There have been a few Greco's that have caught my eye, but when they do I am unable to pull the trigger because the sellers won't ship internationally. At this time I don't have a specific guitar in mind, it's just that if/when I do... Thanks, -Jeff
  10. J

    Any Japanese members willing to help?

    Hello, I am interested in hearing from any Japanese members of this board who would be willing to help me acquire a guitar from Japan. There are many Japanese guitar dealers who simply won't ship to the USA. What I'm looking for is someone who would be willing to buy a guitar for me in Japan...
  11. J

    WTB - Greco or Burny 3PU Ace Frehley model sunburst LP

    NICE!!!! Do you know of any others for sale ANYWHERE?
  12. J

    WTB - Greco or Burny 3PU Ace Frehley model sunburst LP

    I am looking to buy a Burny or Greco 3 pickup LP Custom sunburst (ala the Ace Frehley model). Please email if you're selling. Thanks in advance! -Jeff
  13. J

    japanaxe.com ..... the road ahead

    Nice work! This should be great, about time one was done in English for all of us!! Thanks, looking forward to the site as it grows up. -Jeff
  14. J

    Japanese dealers that ship to USA

    I am looking for a list of reputable Japanese guitar dealers who will ship to the US. If you know of any could you please post their link here so that I can check their website stock? I've Googled like crazy and it's difficult to find. If you could help I'd appreciate it. I am specifically...
  15. J

    Import duty on guitar from Japan question

    Morning all... I am looking into purchasing a guitar from a Japanese dealer and have no idea how the import duty works. Can anyone tell me about the process, what the rate is and any other info you think I should know about such a transaction before I jump in? Thanks! -Jeff
  16. J

    Screamin' Greco pickups question

    Thanks, so would you say they're similar to a Dimarzio Super Distortion or PAF type?
  17. J

    Screamin' Greco pickups question

    Any opinion on the quality of the "Screamin 1982" pups used in EG-600's would be appreciated. Thanks, -J
  18. J

    Greco LP with fret edge binding?

    Thanks! VILLAGER wanna jump in?
  19. J

    Greco LP with fret edge binding?

    On a 1976 Greco LP plain top with nickel hardware (covered pickups) and white tulip Kluson style tuners there is fret edge binding. Question - in 1976 did all models have fret edge binding or just the high end models? What models STARTED with fret edge binding? Thanks! -J
  20. J

    Source for Greco info?

    Oh... one more thing. I've seen LPC's from the 70's into the early 80's with both the flower pot logo on the headstock AND the split bolt as I show above. I haven't been able to determine which models are which except to say they were all either Super Real or Super Power series. I'd be willing...
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