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2017 Shelton TimeFlite GTX Boutique Tele Electric Guitar USA Ocean Turquoise New
Estimated price for orientation: 2 249 $
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Description Condition: New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Model: TimeFlite GTX String Configuration: 6 String Country/Region of Manufacture: United States Dexterity: Right-Handed MPN: Does Not Apply Body Type: Solid Brand: Shelton Electric Instruments Items Included: Case Model Year: 2017 Type: Electric Guitar Body Color: Ocean Turquoise UPC: Does not apply
Up for sale, a 2017 Shelton Electric Instruments TimeFlite GTX electric guitar, brand new and complete with a custom fit G&G hardshell case.In a world inundated by boutique, bolt-on, small batch USA-made guitar builders, it's easy for the most gifted craftsman to get lost in the shuffle and players to get bit jaded in the search for a new instrument. Many relics feel forced and overdone, many model mash-ups aren't well thought out cosmetically or tonally, and the plethora of off the shelf parts available has led to a fairly vast range of quality from startup guitar companies. Shelton is markedly different in every respect. This is a passionately made, no corners cut, elegant and truly soulful instrument that embodies everything we love about our favorite vintage instruments here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar.To hammer home what we really mean by "no corners cut" (and without disparaging other high end builders who really cheap out in the electronics/hardware dept), Shelton utilizes hand wound Porter pickups, custom machined aluminum parts, and Emerson pots. These components ensure that the alder body and maple neck of the TimeFlite truly deliver the goods, with unique five-way switching that's extremely versatile and player friendly. The "Vintage JM" Porter pickup in the neck position and "Wide Range" humbucker in the bridge deliver the standard Bridge/Both/Neck pickup options on settings 1-3, with a Rhythm Circuit-esque dark and meaty 4th setting, and both pickups wired in series in the 5th position (where you'd typically find the "neck" position). This proves very intuitive, for everything from snappy, detailed twang at the bridge to harmonic-rich girth that still has loads of clarity at the neck. Quickly flipping the switch forward to the series position is a great trick for extra punch during a solo, and the darker 4th position is ideal for thickening up your favorite fuzz or just getting downright swampy and thick with the guitar's low end response. Acoustically, this is a very lively instrument, balancing well on a strap and weighing 7lbs 12oz.Not to be outdone, the factory setup from Shelton is *the best* we've ever experienced from an off the shelf guitar, and these instruments are dialed in to be plug-and-play with a consistency and professionalism that's worth noting. Intonation is spot-on, action is low and slinky, and the guitar is strung with 10-46 strings.The generous, round C shape neck measures .835" deep at the first fret and .915" deep at the 12th, with full shoulders and a gloss nitro lacquer finish. This finish has been factory worn to be smooth as silk along the profile without wearing down to the bare maple. There's still plenty of gloss here, just none of that new guitar stickiness! The bound rosewood fretboard has pearl dot inlays to match the white binding and slender vintage-style Jescar FW47095 nickel silver fretwire on a 9.5" radius board. The scale length is a full 25.5", and the nut measures 1.687" in width. On the matching Ocean Turquoise headstock, Shelton has achieved a look that's part airplane nose cone, part scimitar. It's a look that seamlessly blends atomic age cool and modern simplicity.On the body, even the control plate and neck plate are custom, thick machined aluminum, and other aesthetic touches include black pointer knobs, a small gold anodized aluminum pickguard, and a trio of compensated brass saddles for incredible top end detail and solid intonation.The gloss nitro lacquer finish is very lightly and tastefully aged from the factory, and again, the quality and restraint shown here in achieving a very believable and authentically aged lacquer finish is evident upon first glance. The checking extends in all directions across the body, and other than a few tiny strategic chips, that's the extent of the relic job. It's all this guitar needs, and the vibrant Ocean Turquoise nitro lacquer finish perfectly evokes one of Fender's best custom colors.The original custom-ordered G&G hardshell case is included, along with Shelton's original spec sheet, COA, and case candy.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be FREE, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
Description
| Condition: | New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Model: | TimeFlite GTX |
| String Configuration: | 6 String | Country/Region of Manufacture: | United States |
| Dexterity: | Right-Handed | MPN: | Does Not Apply |
| Body Type: | Solid | Brand: | Shelton Electric Instruments |
| Items Included: | Case | Model Year: | 2017 |
| Type: | Electric Guitar | Body Color: | Ocean Turquoise |
| UPC: | Does not apply |
Up for sale, a 2017 Shelton Electric Instruments TimeFlite GTX electric guitar, brand new and complete with a custom fit G&G hardshell case.In a world inundated by boutique, bolt-on, small batch USA-made guitar builders, it's easy for the most gifted craftsman to get lost in the shuffle and players to get bit jaded in the search for a new instrument. Many relics feel forced and overdone, many model mash-ups aren't well thought out cosmetically or tonally, and the plethora of off the shelf parts available has led to a fairly vast range of quality from startup guitar companies. Shelton is markedly different in every respect. This is a passionately made, no corners cut, elegant and truly soulful instrument that embodies everything we love about our favorite vintage instruments here at Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar.To hammer home what we really mean by "no corners cut" (and without disparaging other high end builders who really cheap out in the electronics/hardware dept), Shelton utilizes hand wound Porter pickups, custom machined aluminum parts, and Emerson pots. These components ensure that the alder body and maple neck of the TimeFlite truly deliver the goods, with unique five-way switching that's extremely versatile and player friendly. The "Vintage JM" Porter pickup in the neck position and "Wide Range" humbucker in the bridge deliver the standard Bridge/Both/Neck pickup options on settings 1-3, with a Rhythm Circuit-esque dark and meaty 4th setting, and both pickups wired in series in the 5th position (where you'd typically find the "neck" position). This proves very intuitive, for everything from snappy, detailed twang at the bridge to harmonic-rich girth that still has loads of clarity at the neck. Quickly flipping the switch forward to the series position is a great trick for extra punch during a solo, and the darker 4th position is ideal for thickening up your favorite fuzz or just getting downright swampy and thick with the guitar's low end response. Acoustically, this is a very lively instrument, balancing well on a strap and weighing 7lbs 12oz.Not to be outdone, the factory setup from Shelton is *the best* we've ever experienced from an off the shelf guitar, and these instruments are dialed in to be plug-and-play with a consistency and professionalism that's worth noting. Intonation is spot-on, action is low and slinky, and the guitar is strung with 10-46 strings.The generous, round C shape neck measures .835" deep at the first fret and .915" deep at the 12th, with full shoulders and a gloss nitro lacquer finish. This finish has been factory worn to be smooth as silk along the profile without wearing down to the bare maple. There's still plenty of gloss here, just none of that new guitar stickiness! The bound rosewood fretboard has pearl dot inlays to match the white binding and slender vintage-style Jescar FW47095 nickel silver fretwire on a 9.5" radius board. The scale length is a full 25.5", and the nut measures 1.687" in width. On the matching Ocean Turquoise headstock, Shelton has achieved a look that's part airplane nose cone, part scimitar. It's a look that seamlessly blends atomic age cool and modern simplicity.On the body, even the control plate and neck plate are custom, thick machined aluminum, and other aesthetic touches include black pointer knobs, a small gold anodized aluminum pickguard, and a trio of compensated brass saddles for incredible top end detail and solid intonation.The gloss nitro lacquer finish is very lightly and tastefully aged from the factory, and again, the quality and restraint shown here in achieving a very believable and authentically aged lacquer finish is evident upon first glance. The checking extends in all directions across the body, and other than a few tiny strategic chips, that's the extent of the relic job. It's all this guitar needs, and the vibrant Ocean Turquoise nitro lacquer finish perfectly evokes one of Fender's best custom colors.The original custom-ordered G&G hardshell case is included, along with Shelton's original spec sheet, COA, and case candy.
Please check out our shop "Mike & Mike's Guitar Bar" on the web, and feel free to call us directly with any questions at 206.399.8518.Shipping in the continental USA will be FREE, fully insured and shipped via FedEx Ground. We will happily ship WORLDWIDE, but please contact us for an accurate international shipping quote before bidding or buying, as cost varies by buyer location.
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!
International orders will be declared as “merchandise,” and the value of merchandise will be declared as the amount paid. We cannot declare anything as a gift or for a lesser value. No exceptions! The customer is responsible for all taxes and duty, which may be collected upon delivery.We do our best to describe all items with honesty and accuracy, but to be sure, please contact us with any questions or concerns prior to bidding or buying. We require payment within 48 hours of auction end. In the unlikely event of a return, buyer pays all shipping costs. Your positive feedback and five star ratings are very important to us, and we appreciate your communication in resolving any issues!