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TONESMITH MODEL 316 CUSTOM GUITARRARE AQUAMARINE HAND BUILT BY KEVIN SMITH
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TONESMITH MODEL 316 CUSTOM GUITARRARE AQUAMARINE HAND BUILT BY KEVIN SMITH
TONESMITH
MODEL 316 CUSTOM GUITAR
A TOTALLY UNIQUE ELECTRIC GUITAR
RARE AQUAMARINE HAND BUILT BY KEVIN SMITH
NOTICE: Over the next few weeks I will be listing for sale on ebay some pieces from my “custom” (Boutique) collection. These guitar represent some of the best guitars being built in the world today by talented and dedicated people IN THE USA. For them, this is a personal experience. No mass production found here. Sadly, some of these builders are no longer creating guitars thanks to the incredible barrier created by the large manufacturers who are importing guitars into the USA at unfairly low trade prices that make it impossible for these independent builders to even make a living. For those still in business, I hope this is a means to spread the word about their efforts and to bring attention-and sales-to their creations. Fortunately, in this instance, Kevin continues to build these superb guitars.
FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION.
I have a lot of guitars in my collection. Many are “mass brands” but my favorites are “personal brands”.
Personal brands are those unique guitars that have been built by the hands of an independent builder, many times working alone, who is building with his/her hands what his/her mind has already created. And as it is being built, the guitar becomes a “personal brand” because it is the person who is building it. And for me, I just hear more depth in the sound and tone these guitars produce. They are special.
THIS PERSONAL BRAND.
From Kevin himself:
History, About me (I guess) Personal note
My name is Kevin Smith I have been doing guitar work for 20 years, and unintentionally longer. I grew up around guitars. I was born in 1961, in Fosston Minnesota. Farm country.
I was introduced to guitars as a kid, once in a while my mother and my Uncles would be jamming in the living room. And I would sit and watch. (Hey I was only 5). But I was always around guitars. As I time went on I started plinking but it wasn't until my uncle said here this is a Bass, do this and I felt like I was able to play. (In my mind). Years. Later my Uncle left a bass A Norma, ooh! (lol) but he pulled all the frets out, I played it anyway and didn't think much about it. So thru the high school I played it till I bought my first Real Bass. A Rickenbacker 4001 I saved to get that and I still have it
After high school I attended School in Red Wing MN. For Electronic Musical Instrument Repair. And While There I would drop by the String instrument Class. (Umm just visiting.). And I brought my 4001 into the class and got it re fretted I actually learned something. So as time went on I got into repairing and finishing.
So while on the Road (Roadie) Gopher etc. with a Midwest bar band in 1984 (Ok .Big hair... so kill me.) I was doing Refinishing is the hotel rooms. (Not recommended) and other mods to guitars.. (No never put a Kahler on a 59 Strat).
After leaving the band and as time went on I had more and more people coming to me with their guitars. I called my business GLF which stood for Guitar and Light Fabrication. I was doing Many Restorations for People and Stores, of course you could find old guitars cheap and restore them. But I felt these guitars were cool and all, but still they seemed Narrow in their Range of tone. That's why you had a Strat for one song, Les Paul for another and a Rickenbacker for another. I felt there was room for improvement
. I started my own line of guitars in 1991 and I called them ToneSmith by GLF guitars.
In 1997 I changed the name of the business to ToneSmith, since it would be a way to include my name. (What the heck). I decided to go with the Semi Hollow body style and a softer wood on the back and harder on the top. The First Body styles were the traditional 412 Strat and 510 Tele Styles. The First original Shape was a 316, and last was the 320. And I thank my Nephew Mike Cruser for encouraging me to go for it.
Thank you Mike
The Wood I use has stories behind it as well. I have Cherry that was cut and hung in a garage for 50 years. I have Brazilian Rosewood that was cut in World War II and came to the US as a crate. I have Black Walnut from my Friends Family farm in Iowa. And also I have lumber from my Brother in-law's Saw mill in Two Harbors MN. Mikes Dad
The Reason I write this is so you may know a little about me behind the instrument I build.
Thanks Kevin.
MAKING TOOLS: I build guitars to be used. These instruments are tools to be played in your work or pleasure. I do not intend to make guitars that just hang on the wall and be art objects. I strive to make them fit the end user as best as possible. A played guitar is a happy guitar... This is my objective.
-Kevin Smith
FROM THE ORIGINAL SOURCE: Every piece of wood is different in Tone andBeauty. I appreciate the wood for its uniqueness and definition. I see it as Unique to character and personality. The wood defines the instrument as original, like a finger print. How many guitars can be identified if it had no serial number on it? Starting with the tree, I personally Cut, Haul, Mill, Dry, and Process 90% of the wood (except for Exotic woods) needed to build the unique personality of every ToneSmith guitar.
TRADITION: Founded on the principle of handcrafted quality and vintage tradition, a ToneSmith guitar can be designed to the buyer's specifications. My 20 years of experience in building allows me to utilize only the finest materials for your guitar. Your ToneSmith is a quality instrument that exceeds traditional standards.
PERSONALITY: A ToneSmith guitar is designed to be as versatile as our players themselves. That's why we offer a variety of colors, woods, finishes, and detail options. Every player has a unique personality and so does every ToneSmith guitar.
SOUND DESIGN: One look tells you that ToneSmith guitars are beautiful, but ToneSmith craftsmanship goes far beyond aesthetics. ToneSmith guitars are designed with sound and tone quality in mind. We will help you choose the body style, wood selection and pick-up configuration you desire.
SATISFACTION: Your ToneSmith guitar comes with a lifetime warranty. We're serious about customer satisfaction and we stand behind every guitar we make. At ToneSmith, we're not satisfied until you're satisfied.
THE TONESMITH COOLNESS FACTOR.
No matter what anyone tells you, it’s the eye that buys. Once you see something that your brain perceives as being “cool” logic becomes a sidekick-and a poor one at that. That is how I buy a lot of guitars. If it
looks cool, then it’s my guitar.
That is how I bought my first ToneSmith. It was the “RED ONE”.
Yes, the “RED ONE” with the GOLD pickguard-the Model 320 Special.
Everything screams coolness with this guitar. Its shape, the F holes, the pickups, color, and everything else. And then you play it. It is a TONE MONSTER. Its hollow body just sustains forever.
And then I got another and several more. Every one of them is uber cool and an absolute pleasure to play. I love ToneSmith Guitars. Model 316 SPECIAL BODY STYLE Single Cut Strat, Semi acoustic, “F” hole. BODY WOOD Aspen hardwood on back.
Hard maple top.
Strung through FINISH Aquamarine with metallic highlights. NECK Cherry FRETBOARD Ebony ACCENTS Pearloid inlays PUPS ((2) Mini Humbuckers with Lipstick in middle. SWITCHES 6 way rotary TUNERS Vintage Kluson Deluxe Chrome TAILPIECE Stop Tail. NOTES. ONLY WEIGHS 6 LBS.
CONDITION.
Overall, this guitar is in VERY GOOD condition. The finish and frets show only slight indications of play. This guitar has been held as a collection piece and not played in many years.
TERMS OF THE SALE:
For buyers outside the continental USA, please ask for shipping quote before buying this item. Thank you.
Please remember to read our policies and procedures listed below.
The guarantee. The guitar is in 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 Credit toward current or future purchases from inventory of Seller. No refunds or returns for Buyer Remorse or Buyer Mind Changing. If there are any undisclosed physical attributes of this guitar that will prevent buyer from playing it successfully, e.g., neck to wide to be played with arthritic hands, guitar too heavy to be played due to back, shoulder, etc. problems , then we will, upon return of the guitar, issue a Credit Memo to Buyer in the amount paid for the guitar plus the cost of shipment paid by the Buyer against the future purchase of a guitar from us
ALL EXCHANGES CONSIDERED.
Please look at my other listings for more guitars from my private collection of over 1,500 custom and vintage guitars. I only bought the best so I only sell the best. I am always interested in obtaining more guitars so if you have something you would like to offer in exchange for this guitar, please let me know.
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.
ABOUT TUNEYOURSOUND. Tune Your Sound Sound Your Tune Guitars make Sounds ! Guitar players make Tunes. But which guitar makes your Tune best?The beginning point in making a tune is You. The music in your head goes to your hands which form chords and notes. The end point is the Tune heard by those listening created by the Sounds of the instruments in between. Our job at TuneYourSound.com (TYS) is to fill in the middle. Or, in other words, "complete the chain". We are guitar players and collectors at TuneYourSound.com. Collectively we have personally owned and played over 1800 guitars. And we have seen guitar players play-from Jimi using his teeth to Jimmy using his bow. And now, we want to tell you what we have learned over the years and under the stages. First: There should be two primary guitars in your life. The one you start with (by choice or coincidence) and the one you finish with (once you find it, you'll know it and keep it). But of course, humans are acquisitive by nature, so we are prone to own more than we need-but a guitar player must have what he really needs. Two: Sometimes it's better for a guitar to be heard than seen and other times it's better for a guitar to be seen than heard. So, play it both ways. Buy a guitar that does both. Three: Avoid the hype. Especially now with the Internet overloading us with data. Buy a guitar that you trust from someone you trust. Four: Make it personal. Establish a relationship with your seller. That way you will never be disappointed-nor abandoned. After all, it is still about money-your money. And you deserve to get more than you give. At TuneYourSound.com, we have the answer!
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