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HILL “SUPER STRAT” Handmade by JON HILL 2000 Not a guitar for the weak. RARE

Estimated price for orientation: 2 495 $

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HILL
 “SUPER STRAT”
 
Handmade by
 
JON HILL2000
Not a guitar to be played by the weak!
"I have always been able to look at an instrument and see how I could make it better.” Jon Hill
 
About HILL Guitars.
 
Jon started HILL Guitars in 1989 in Vermillion, Ohio saying:
 
 “HILL Guitars was formed out of a need for a more personalized, tailored instrument that would meet today’s demands.  At Hill Guitars we only use the highest quality materials available. The overall instrument is handmade from beginning to end with special attention always given to comfort and sound quality.”  Jon Hill
 
Who is Jon Hill?
 
Jon started HILL Guitars in 1989 and operated it until 1994 when he joined Dean Guitars and became head of their “Dean’s USA Custom Shop” in Florida.
 
He left Dean Guitars in 1998 to resume building his own guitars.  This is one of those guitars.
 
From his tenure running the Dean USA Custom Shop to the ground breaking Hill Guitar models, Jon has over 25 years of building custom guitars and basses. As Jon toiled during his early years scrambling to make his dream a reality, he took opportunities to ghost build for several major companies so that he could make ends meet. Quality was always his hallmark and Jon quickly made a name for himself in the industry. Bootleg Guitars was congealed out of necessity by Jon Hill. As a long time designer and builder who has left his indelible mark on the landscape of many well-known brand names sold around the globe, Jon Hill is truly regarded as one of the world’s finest.
 
From Jon:
"I am extremely proud of the portfolio I have developed over the years, I love being in and around this industry and nothing makes me feel more alive than watching my stuff being played. Bootleg is really the start of a new legacy building on my experiences over the years to build great instruments for artists that want something special."
~ Jon Hill
 
THIS JON HILL GUITAR FROM 2000.
 
Stunning is a word often used to describe this Jon Hill guitar from my collection of “Super Strats”.  Look at the photos to see its striking dramatic appearance.  The coloring of the finish highlights the beautiful grain of the wood.
 
But do not doubt that this is a “monster” sound machine.  It rips, roars, and screams.  It is “heavy” in weight (10.5 lbs) that makes it even “heavier” in tone and resonance. I sometimes describe this as a “rock warrior’s guitar” because it is heavier than many other brands of super strats but that weight makes it a weapon to wield onstage.  Play it for a couple hours onstage and you will be exhausted physically but elated from the music it has allowed you to blow away your audience.  Not a guitar for the weak.
 
Details:BODY: SOLID SWAMP ASH. INCREDIBLE PIECE OF SOLID TONE WOOD.
FINISH: BEAUTIFUL BURST.
NECK: MAPLE BOLT ON.
TREMOLO: SCHALLER (licensed by FLOYD ROSE).
PICKUPS: Two (2) EMG '81s & One (1) COIL at neck.
FRETS: Heavy.
ACTIVE ELECTRONICS: See through plate on back lets you see how well the pots etc. have been installed and the QUALITY OF THE SHIELDING JON HAS USED. THE OVERALL CONDITION OF THIS GUITAR IS EXCELLENT. IT SHOWS SOME WEAR-dings, scratches, etc but is really a BEAUTIFUL SHOW PIECE.Comes with hard shell case.
 
Please ask all questions before bidding or buying this vintage guitar.
 
ALL TRADES WILL BE CONSIDERED.
If you are a HOFNER COLLECTOR, this is one of the "must have pieces".
 
NOTE: I am not a DEALER. This guitar comes directly from my PERSONAL COLLECTION consisting of 1,600+ pieces. Thank you for viewing this auction and please look at the other items I have for sale on ebay and Reverb at this time.TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
 
Understanding the normal hesitation of buying a guitar without first playing it, I want to make sure this guitar makes you happy. To accomplish that, I want you to try it for 72 hours (three days). Play it, hold it, walk around with it on your back, sleep with it-whatever it takes for you to make sure it is the one for you. During that time, you can return it for a full refund of your payment price (but of course it needs to be treated well while you have as I expect you will) less shipping cost and you must pay the cost to ship it back to us.
If it arrives damaged, please let me know immediately by email. Be sure to hold onto all packing material and the box. I will contact the shipper for an inspection. Remember that this can take up to a couple of weeks but I will rush it along.
Minor problems. If there is a problem with the guitar when it arrives, e.g., loose wires etc. then I will work with you to get it repaired by someone in your area.
 
Policies.A. Payment Policy: PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE.
B. Shipping Policy: I will ship to the continental USA, Hawaii, Alaska, Europe (All) at actual cost by USPS. Please contact us for a quote to ship outside the continental USA.
C. Return Policy:
1. Returnable within 3 days of delivery. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
2. Returns of undamaged and unmodified instruments may allowed, with permission of Seller, for a period of up to 14 days following delivering but will be subject to a 20% restocking fee. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
D. Refunds: Buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges and restocking fees if appropriate.
E. The guarantee:
1. The guitar is in the cosmetic condition as described in this ad. Used guitars will all have signs of use to include dings, dents, scratches, smudges, etc.
2, The guitar is in fully operational condition.
3. Buyer has 72 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.
4. 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.
5. 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. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.
Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7-10 days of receiving it.
6. Refund Procedure.
a. In the event that the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will provide a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges and restocking fees if appropriate.
b. During this 72-hour evaluation period, the Buyer may return the guitar for any reason by notifying Seller and receiving a Return Authorization number. Guitar must be in the same condition as received by the Buyer. Buyer pays cost of shipping guitar back to Seller.
c. Returns may be allowed, with permission of Seller and issuance of RA#, after the 72 hour evaluation period for up to 14 days total but a standard 20% Restocking Fee will be charged for the return. Guitar must be in the same condition as received by the Buyer. Buyer pays cost of shipping guitar back to Seller.
NOTE: I want each Buyer of a guitar from my collection to be pleased and happy with his/her purchase so let me know immediately of any problems with your purchase so that we can work it out. Thanks.Thank you for looking at this incredible VINTAGE guitar from my collection.
Buyers outside of the continental USA should contact us for a shipping quote before buying this guitar. Thanks