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TIME
CUSTOM
EXPLORER
GUITAR.
EXTREMELY
RARE.
VERY COOL.
1983
ABOUT THE MAKER:
This guitar was built in March, 1983 in the TIME Guitar shop in Burlington, VT. The Serial Number is 167. Model is XS-12,
This is what we know about TIME Guitars from public sources:
“Time Guitars was started by Alan Stack in 1973. The Company was located in several Vermont locations during its existence. Time produced hundreds of incredible handmade guitars from the 1970's thru the 1980's. Alan worked for a company called Mellisa Guitars in the 60's where he learned his craft. The Mellisa guitars had a distinctive lower bout that inspired the slanty curves on the later Time Caster. Alan built the first Time Guitar in Florida. In 1970-72, Alan moved to Vermont and setup a shop in Waltham. Alan always wanted his guitars to stand out. He wanted you to either love them or hate them right away. Around this period Paul Languedoc was hired. Later the Barn was torched by an arsonist and hundreds of guitars were lost forcing Time to close forever.”
ABOUT THE INSTRUMENT:
This is what we know about this fine guitar:
The BODY is made of very high grade MAHOGANY and painted in an unbelievable “orange fade burst” finish with the most unusual binding we have ever seen. It is black white checkered pattern that makes this guitar a WORK OF ART.
The SET NECK has a 12” curve that is thicker than a “Strat” and smooth to play.
The FRETBOARD is BEAUTIFUL EBONY that is RARE and smooth.
The INLAYS are diamond shaped and extremely well done. This was a specialty of Paul Languedoc and his artistry shows here.
The FRETS are “JUMBO” size and are very well dressed.
The BRIDGE is a TOM SCHALLER.
The BRIDGE PICKUP is a DUNCAN JEFF BECK.
The NECK PICKUP is a Mighty Mite HUMBUCKER.
The TUNERS are M-6 MINI.
There are 4 three way selector SWITCHES that are wired
in a “complex” manner which allows for coil tapping,
series/parallel , coil cut switching (seems to have been
modeled after GARCIA’s IRWIN guitars). THIS IS A VERY
RARE WIRING SET UP providing amazing sounds.
This is an AMAZING and RARE guitar. We have graded it as being in GOOD CONDITION. Look at the photos and you will see the usual" player scratches, dings, bangs, and nicks-look for nick on heel.” The most noticeable blemish on the guitar is on the horn of the rear top bout “wing”. The paint has been knocked off and there is a dent. You can see it in the photos. The paint is very faded.
A GREAT PLAYER WITH TRADITIONAL THICK EXPLORER TONES. VERY WELL BALANCED. HANGS GREAT.
The case is original and very large.
Please remember to read our policies and procedures listed below.
The guarantee. The guitar is in VERY GOOD cosmetic condition and is as described in this ad. The guitar is in fully operational condition. Buyer has 48 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected. Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller. In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company. If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller (Seller will reimburse Buyer for cost of shipment of guitar back to Seller). Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7 days of receiving it. In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will give the Buyer the option of a Credit against current or future inventory of Seller or refund. For buyers outside the continental USA, please ask for shipping quote before buying this item. Allow five days after payment for Seller to prepare and ship guitar. Thank you.
PAYPAL.
SHIPPING CHARGES. The charges listed in this ad are for the continental US only. Shipment outside that area is at actual cost and Buyer must pay all tariffs, duties, and other charges that may be levied on the item when it is imported into its final destination. And for foreign buyers, please request a quote for shipping cost before you bid. No surprises are always good. And please do not ask that we use a lower value for an export shipment. NOTE: WE WILL NOT SHIP TO ANY THIRD PARTY AND WE WILL NOT DO SHIP TO ANY FIRM, SUCH AS Shop Airlines America or sekaimon WHO RESHIPS THE ITEM OUTSIDE THE USA. SHIPPING DAMAGE. Any external, or internal, shipping damage MUST BE REPORTED to Seller and to Carrier within 24 hours of receipt of delivery. IT IS THE BUYER?S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY SELLER IMMEDIATELY IF THE INSTRUMENT HAS INCURRED ANY DAMAGE DURING SHIPMENT. IN THE EVENT OF SUCH DAMAGE, PLEASE RETAIN ALL SHIPPING MATERIALS FOR INSPECTION.NO EXCEPTION.
1. Payment must be received within five days of the end of the auction. 2. NO REFUNDS. Please ask your questions before you bid. As noted under "Shipping", we will repair any defective item. This does not apply to shipping damage or to damage after receipt. Please note that every guitar we sell has been fully audited, tested, set up,inspected, and photograph prior to shipment.
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