Carr Mercury - Holy Grail of Tone - $1800 (Lino Lakes)

btw everyone i encourage this to be an omnibus thread for posting ridiculous shit from craiglist gear ads in which the author waxes poetic about the provenance of the precious, rare gear they are selling, see it all the time

I've recently been looking to upgrade my tone for my weekly blues sit-in with some other attorneys in the North Loop (I'd specifically like to upstage this patent lawyer from Caplan tho acts like his modeling amp is god's gift to the blues), but I'm afraid Lino Lakes is a bit of hike for me can we possibly meet in Fridley?

He acts like he's so fancy with authentically relic'd Strat, but I'm really hoping that 8 watts of extremely buttery blues would take him down a peg

When Bonamassa played the State last spring he sprung for the VIP package and got to hang backstage and claims that the Big B gave him crucial pointers on finger placement and always prefaces his extremely bland (imho) solos with "I learned this from the master" and affects an extremely annoying pained facial expression. Also, when it's his turn to bring beer he always brings Bud Light which he claims is the "true blues" beer because of Clapton, even though everyone in our group overwhelming prefers local craft brews and I think the reason is he's essentially a cheapskate but claims that too much hops interferes with his blues playing.

lol

I've heard the Carr amps are actually pretty damn good, but I can't get over their naming scheme: Skylark, Mercury, Impala, Rambler. Like, if you're going to take it that far, you might as well put some headlights on it or something. Then pick up one of these babies to go with it.

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/-bzEdRrQFrM/hqdefault.jpg

But just one, since real guitarists don't use effects or whatever.

He went to this Chicago Blues Fantasy camp thing two summers ago that Kenny Wayne Shepard made an appearance at and he is constantly referring to KWS as "Ken" like they hang out all the time. I was talking with a friend about this very rare Warren Haynes dvd I had acquired and he butted in even though I was specifically not talking to him stating that "Ken respects Warren but doesn't think he has a true blues sound and I have to agree" and I was basically forced to back-pedal and defend Warren Haynes, who I think is a very smooth and interesting blues player, in front several other attorneys who have very impressive gear and tones and I basically hate this person with every fiber of my being, you know what? fuck it, I will drive out Lino Lakes.

lmbo

Thread of the year

As a Minnesotan trust me that Lino Lakes being the location of the Holy Grail makes this thread at least 8 watts funnier

Lino Lakes is a tone home, but all real deep blues players come from Cambridge

If you aren't from the Rum River valley you do not know blues.

I only know one guy who brings his own amp to a blues jam, and he's kind of a tool. Oh-- oh I see.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/msg/d/warrior-signature-anointed/6362293280.html

Warrior Signature -Anointed Oil PRICE DROP

If you are a collector of high end or rare guitars then you know this is a hand made custom order guitar from one of the best boutique custom shops in the USA. All Warrior guitars and basses are hand made one at a time. This fine instrument is a piece of art! Note the natural body binding, the tight and deep 3D flame top, the fluid lines... Amazing! This build features Warrior's anointed oil finish so surface you come in contact feels exquisite. Quality is second to none right down to the most minute detail. Note the inlay work, both pearl and abalone are used -Awesome. The top and back is hand sculpted/carved so they feel incredible to play. The set neck feels sublime!!! Imagine yourself playing up high, there is no heel to slow you down! -great guitars become great in the details! This guitar is like an extension of your body, it is organic and effortless to play! The Seymour Duncan pickups sound great in this guitar and the solid mahogany construction with neck-thru string-thru combo means you get tone and sustain that is peerless in any PRS or Gibson. The medium C profile neck is pure vintage bliss and fits like your favorite jeans! The original Warrior hard case and pwrk comes with! The body and frets are near flawless and the humbuckers scream and purrr... This is a great guitar for blues, classic rock and metal.

I am not really interested in trades unless you have a PRS artist (no Single cuts)
Price is $1900

This guitar is $3900 new spec'd to order

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/msg/d/kiesel-super-strat/6362646007.html

Kiesel Super Strat

If you don't know Kiesel then you should just skip this whole ad

This ST300 was built to order in California and is loaded with custom order goodies!

Mahogany Body
Mahogany Neck -Thin Profile
SS jumbo frets
Streaked Ebony Board
Direct Mount Passive Lithium Humbuckers
Ivory Graph Tech Tusq Nut
Graph Tech string saver saddles
Tung Oil Finish
Also has: 5-way, Master Volume, Master Tone, Locking 19:1 Kiesel Tuners, Pearl dot inlays, Luminlay Side dots, 2-way adjustable truss rod and dual carbon-fiber rods & Premium GG Hard Case

PLUS Pure kick ass tone included for free!

For sale only so no trades
$975.00 Firm -Lowest price on any Kiesel you will ever see!

This guitar is like an extension of your body, it is organic and effortless to play!

Imagine yourself playing up high, there is no heel to slow you down!

christ h3lg you had me worried about u for a second haha

i must admit that i winced at first, in my imagination, because the heel had slowed me down

Then you shall take the anointing oil and anoint the guitar and all that is in it, and shall consecrate it and all its tone; and it shall be holy.

Sufjan the heel will never slow down your tone dreams

Knaggs SG sell/trade (Eden prairie)

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/msg/d/eden-prairie-knaggs-sg-sell-trade/6791764413.html

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Knaggs is well known for amazing build quality and attention to detail and this Honga model is no exception! What is it? Well... think of it as the PERFECT Bespoke SG! Total neck fret access, superior neck stability, light weight, super low action free of any buzz, amazing tuning stability, awesome tones and a fit and finish second to none! And these tuners may be the smoothest you'll ever feel! Check the spec sheet for all the particulars! This guitar is like new with no issues whatsoever! Includes the original super high quality deluxe hard shell case and case candy.

Joe Knaggs was Paul Reed Smith's lead masterbuilder and head of PRS' Private Stock line -Custom builds. Now he builds guitars with his own name on the headstock.

$2500 Cash
I am open to high end guitars in trade, please let me know what you have and we can go from there.
THANKS FOR LOOKING!

bespoke SG gets me for some reason

Fender USA STRATOCASTER "Art Guitars" Kevin Bacon/Shari Belafonte - $4500 (Minneapolis)

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/msg/d/minneapolis-fender-usa-stratocaster-art/6780570994.html

Investment grade Fender USA STRATOCASTER's "Art Guitars"
Shari Belafonte / Kevin Bacon

Presented here is an original Fender USA Stratocaster guitar hand painted by actress Shari Belafonte. She did the abstract painting on this guitar for a HeartStrings Charity event back in 2000. Belafonte is best known for as being the daughter of Harry Belafonte, her role as "Julie Giletta" on the 80's television series "Hotel", various modeling projects , and several appearances in Playboy magazine.

HeartStrings is a charity dedicated to assisting children in overcoming adversities by expression through music and the Arts. This HeartStrings benefit was for the Kids Rock Free campaign. The opening bid on this at the auction in 2000 was $5000.00.

A total of 30 Corona USA made Stratocasters were donated by Fender and then presented by HeartStrings to various celebrities to paint and return. The custom 1-of-1 Fender Stratocasters, all hand painted by the celebrities were then auctioned at the Hollywood and Beverly Hills Hard Rock Cafe's to benefit HeartStrings; where many sold for over 10k !
The tremolo cover attached to the back of the guitar commemorates the event and this as a 1/1 guitar. Ms Belafonte signed the front portion with the date 2000.

This is a great sounding and playing professional grade instrument, and also very collectible "Art" with huge investment potential !

Fender USA Stratocaster "Art" Guitar by Kevin Bacon

Presented here is an original hand painted Fender USA Stratocaster by Footloose, Tremors, Apollo 13, Hollow Man, etc.,etc. Hollywood movie Icon Kevin Bacon. He painted this guitar depicting a Garden of Eden / NYC theme on this guitar for a HeartStrings Charity event back in 2000. Kevin Bacon is not only an iconic Hollywood actor having starred in over 80 films, but also an accomplished musician.
HeartStrings is a charity dedicated to assisting children in overcoming adversities by expression through music and the arts. This HeartStrings benefit was for the Kids Rock Free campaign. The opening bid on this at the auction in 2000 was $5000.00.
A total of 30 Corona USA made Stratocasters were donated by Fender and then presented by HeartStrings to various celebrities to paint and return.
The custom 1-of-1 Fender Stratocasters, all hand painted by the celebrities were then auctioned at the Hollywood and Beverly Hills Hard Rock Cafe's; to benefit HeartStrings where many sold for over 10k !
The tremolo cover attached to the back of the guitar commemorates the event and this as a 1/1 guitar. Bacon signed the front portion with the date 2000 and added a pickguard inscription in black permanent pen, "Rock the Garden. Bite the Apple. Waddaya Got to loose".
This is a great sounding and playing professional grade instrument, and also very collectible "Art" with huge investment potential !
Certificate of Authenticity documentation included.

$4500 each / CASH IN PERSON

two observations:

- look no offence to shari belafonte but it seems a little off that her guitar is being sold for the same price as kevin bacon’s
- why would you paint the fretboard ffs

for the love of god buy this Cottage Grove man's King Crimson painted strat, he's literally been trying to unload this for like 5 years I swear

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/wsh/msg/d/cottage-grove-glow-in-the-dark-king/6841054398.html

Glow in the Dark King S-Type King Crimson Electric Guitar , a brand new kit Guitar Painted with 21st Century Schizoid Man Theme. (As seen on Youtube _search for Glow in the Dark King Crimson Guitar)

WARNING - This guitar GLOWS like Crazy ALL night when you go to bed..... (I had to put it in the basement, its Glows so brightly, keeps you awake : )

This has been hand painted taking over a week with many many coats of Glow in the Dark Paint..... Guitar is pink but GLOWS GREEN, eyes are white with EXTRA Glow in the Dark paint!

Ideal for Stage or Videos, fully Playing Electric Guitar

Poor guy. Back in 2016 actually he drove downtown and handed that King Crimson guitar to the first passerby with $20 and burned rubber back home. He sleeps with a pillow over his face. But he still sees the green glow every night.

Lol, monkey’s paw of guitars.

I like Jordan Peele & all but there is no way there is anything as scary and out there in the new Twilight Zone series as the guitar describe above

Also I probably should have walked off into the sunset after my Blues Lawyer posts up thread

Also also: how is the Kevin Bacon inscription above "Rock the Garden. Bite the Apple. Waddaya Got to Loose" not the title of some record in the "Horrible 70s album titles" thread?

comin' in hot!!!!

Studio Rack Case (Formerly Owned by Green Day) - $750 (NE Minneapolis)

Hello, I am selling my empty studio rack that was owned by BillieJoe Armstrong of Green Day. I have a certificate of authenticity as seen in the pictures. This is a huge rack, I honestly am not sure how many units it is, but its perfect for any commercial or home studio who uses analogue gear. The rack case also has 4 fans on the top, one of them rattles so I have it unplugged currently, but its a very simple replacement if you wish to fix this. It does not affect the actual unit itself. The unit has 2 sides that open that are locked, I do not have the key for these two. However, the lock on the glass door also has a different lock on it that I DO have the key for. This is a great deal on a very cool unit with a whole ton of rock n roll history behind it.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/msg/d/minneapolis-studio-rack-case-formerly/6842491606.html

finally, my chance to splurge on billie joe armstrong’s huge rack

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ram/msg/d/saint-paul-rist-tele-les-paul-hybrid/7105863833.html

Rist Tele - Les Paul Hybrid Workhorse Showhorse - $1400 (Woodbury)

Roman Rist Showhorse Workhorse Max Gibson - Fender hybrid Guitar

Handmade Telecaster - Les Paul hybrid by legendary luthier Roman Rist. Roman Rist was a student of Gil Yaron and a famous LA guitar maker on the 80s and 90s.

Guitar is Tele shaped, but the old-growth mahogany body is radiused and contoured like a Strat body, not slab-style like a Tele- this makes it very comfortable to play.

The chunky maple neck with highly-figured rosewood fretboard is finished in true oil and feels like bare wood sanded perfectly smooth. Features the Rist logo on the front and Roman Rist signature and 2009 date and serial number on the back of the headstock. Gibson 24.75” scale with 12” radius. Has new, Gotoh top-of-the-line SDS510 locking tuning pegs. Pickups are Lollar J-Street Tele bridge and Lollar Mini Humbucker neck. Callaham Tele bridge with lower lip cutout and compensated vintage-style brass saddles.

The guitar is a rock machine and very fun to play with lots of character. It’s professionally set up and plays great. Includes a hardshell case and matching black/burgundy Itallia leather strap with Schaller straplocks.

Please note the guitar has its share of nicks, bumps, swirls, checking, bruises etc… so look over pics carefully for your assessment of its condition. I’ve tried to capture all aspects of the guitar in the pics, but if there are additional pics you’d like to see, or questions you’d like to ask, please do so.

sweet rock machine bro

i imagine a gibson-scale telecaster would take a bit of getting used to

you understand, the man was a student of GIL YARON

comes complete with roman rist signature

This copy is incrediblE given the dude is supposedly trying to sell this $5K axe

2020 Knaggs Kenai - $5000 (Como Park)

2020 Kenai. I’ve had it a few weeks and it hasn’t yet spoken to me. They’re supposed to be leagues beyond PRS, but in my experience, that is not the case. There’s some “orange peel” texture in parts of the heel finish that I don’t care for; it came from the factory that way (I don’t believe PRS would’ve let a guitar out the door that way). It’s got Seymour Duncan “Candy” pups in it (Eric Steckel’s answer to the 1960 PAF. He told me it was a reverse engineer-based wind and build). I’ve got maybe 90 minutes play time here, probably less. Open to trades, but it’s less than likely. Happy to provide additional pics or videos. If I don’t sell it, I’ll likely ask the builder to amend the finish on it and hold onto it for awhile; maybe I’ll fall in love someday. In the interim, it’ll be posted to CL plus marketplace. If I do sell it, it’ll go to another high end PRS.

omg

does every major metropolis have these people ?

this guitar sucks ass

anyway gimme five grand pls

i just love that his need to feel superior and sound like a discriminating authority on luxury guitars complete overpowers his ability to just shut the fuck up and use even a smidgen of salesmanship

also if I paid $5000 for a guitar I would probably play it for more than 90 minutes before putting it up for sale

I do appreciate though that the seller feels like if he pays $5000 for a guitar then it should be doing at least 90% of the work, which I mean, he's not wrong

okay at $7K this ugly fucking thing about takes the cake

https://www.musiciansfriend.com/guitars/fender-custom-shop-telecaster-limited-edition-master-built-by-kyle-mcmillin-electric-guitar/l34954000001000?pfm=generic_page.rrFooter|RecentHistoricalItems

plus it's like barely different than a stock american tele, what a racket

You'd think a surf-themed monstrosity would be a Jazzmaster or Jaguar, maybe a Stratocaster

I instinctively kind of grimaced and turned away from my phone upon seeing that thing

did fender’s Game Of Thrones guitars get discussed here?

lol
https://images.ctfassets.net/r1mvpfown1y6/5jWeekbr1iluLFyGFDPr9J/870a0815a1a389d53231ddcbe9969a5a/GOT-insert1.jpg

man, i wouldn't even skateboard on that thing

d-rock is definitely hanging out at swaps like that

guy didn't even get a passing grade in Rock

2006 PRS Private Stock Custom 24 10th Anniversary Tiger Eye Burst Brazilian Rosewood - $16,000

PRICE REDUCED from $18,000

RARE PRS COLLECTIBLE

This PRS Private Stock Custom 24 is a superbly special model, commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Private Stock program. It's one of the most rare and luxurious PRS guitars ever made! Finished in Amber Tiger Eye, this Custom 24 boasts a super high grade South American mahogany back and a quilted maple top with some serious inlay - crafted from materials such as black and brown lip mother of pearl, white and gold mother of pearl, paua, abalone, green snail, orange Madre per Lato, red coral, koa, and even 14k gold! The body, fingerboard, and headstock are also bound with green snail and black/white ivoroid. Pickups are the PRS 9 humbuckers, and the fingerboard and headstock veneer are made from Brazilian rosewood. The curly maple neck is also jaw dropping as well. Top it off with an anodized gold stoptail, gold locking tuners with rosewood buttons, and Brazilian rosewood pickup rings, and you have the ultimate PRS! This guitar is in excellent condition and includes the original hardshell case.

Includes: Hardshell Case and Paperwork

LOCAL SALE ONLY in VA/MD/DC area - NO SHIPPING

https://i.imgur.com/d5pJBSk.jpg

green snail??

the thing being absolutely hideous is the predictable punchline

Yeah, green snail is a new one for me too. Apparently refers to this:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turbo_marmoratus

Basically just another type of mother-of-pearl.

And insofar as its hideousness, I will have you know, sir, that my long-dead grandmother would have loved this thing.

haha mine probably would have too tbh

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/msg/d/hopkins-nordstrand-nj4-string-vintage/7648491224.html

NORDSTRAND NJ4 4 STRING VINTAGE JAZZ BASS PICKUPS - $80 (Minnetonka)

These were previously installed but weren’t to my taste.
$180 retail, yours for $80 cash.

This is a vintage style single coil pickup made with 60s era correct Heavy Formvar wire, alnico V magnets, and wound with a programmable CNC winder that simulates a vintage hand wound pattern. The combination of the HF wire in correspondence with the simulated hand wind produces the pickup's lowered resonant peak, which is the source of the hypnotizing ambrosia that is the NJ4's divine high end. Between its high and low end frequencies, this pickup produces a full-bodied sound that replicates the drive synonymous with 60s vintage tone.

Simulated hand wind, is that like a VR handjob?

haha i have no idea other than the happy ending is a hypnotizing ambrosia

someday science will know how to perfectly wrap a metal wire around a small cylindrical magnet. Until then, we'll have all this hypnotizing ambrosia.

Why do I have a sneaking suspicion that "hypnotizing ambrosia" equals "farty thuds"?

holy shit check out these pictures

https://reverb.com/item/65031304-luna-uk-5?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=ad&utm_campaign=%22US%22-NBA-CBO-10.12.22&utm_content=%22US%22-NBA-CBO-10.11.22-LAL.pixel.purchase&utm_term=Make+this+gear+your+new+groove&fbclid=IwAR0nSvgZq7vJjFeLuTg3CKZH0dDPF0qQpoaP_4Tq_h36KOAhKfAInJ928Bw_aem_ASuJpEqcVx2by1z2cX-tXszEkLYAf4SdhVYe66ZJQntjCEcsY9fMDENJ1uJ4592iaAhxH5TSCO6Ro4cGHnLZxWHS

that should be immediate 75% discount

Does that say "Jerry Pate, like his chest"? What does that mean?

haha yeah that's weird no idea what it means

i have never not wanted anything more:

"An opportunity to get both of the rare, now unavailable, Steel Panther Pedals in one auction"

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364382178764?hash=item54d6decdcc:g:DQwAAOSwLmNksncC

"What's wrong with being sexy?"

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/msg/d/savage-1983-ibanez-artist-mij-guitar/7740832176.html

actually a cool guitar but this open to trades sentence is awesome:

1983 Ibanez Artist MIJ $1650 nice shape. P 90s are in it now, I also have the original puck ups. Beautiful guitar. I will consider trades for vehicles that need work or a working pinball machine. Cash is king

why not both

https://live.staticflickr.com/3668/32732185120_e045f637a3_b.jpg

that's rock n' roll baby

Driving from MSP to Duluth so my wife can run a marathon, we pass a sign on the highway for Lino Lakes, which caused me to remember this thread and start laughing, so I had to try to explain my laughter to my wife without using the term “blues lawyer” which I couldn’t remember.

Did you snag the Carr Mercury?

https://coastsonic.com/cdn/shop/products/carolineblues.jpg?v=1623790610&width=5000

I like to imagine that this pedal was inspired by this thread

https://coastsonic.com/cdn/shop/products/carolineblues.jpg?v=1623790610&width=5000

I like to imagine that this pedal was inspired by this thread

man I'll tell you what I've had about enough of is dudes on reverb reversing the sale because they got better money on ebay for the item they ~~~already sold to me~~~

doesn’t ebay take a much bigger cut on sales? are they able to mark stuff up enough to compensate?

Did you snag the Carr Mercury?

Maybe it's not your thing, but it is mine.

go big king

man I'll tell you what I've had about enough of is dudes on reverb reversing the sale because they got better money on ebay for the item they ~~~already sold to me~~~

― J Edgar Noothgrush (Joan Crawford Loves Chachi), Wednesday, June 19, 2024 7:55 PM bookmarkflaglink

oh that is straight up BULLSHIT on their part, omg

had that happen to me on this sweet Tele Cabronita w a Bigsby dude did not apologize at all either

two postings, same seller....someone's wife is a real BATTLE AXE who's making him thin the herd

FS: Squire (Fender) Classic Vibe Guitar almost NOS - Burgundy Mist - $550 (Minneapolis)

For sale is a near NOS 1960’s Squire Classic Vibe in Burgundy Mist that I bought in 2014. I have been a strat collector for close to 20 years and I bought this Classic Vibe after hearing the endless talk about how unbeatable they are for the money, and that is absolutely the case. Do your diligence here – you can’t beat this if you want a strat for anywhere even close to this price. Also, the new Classic Vibes come with cheap Laurel wood fingerboards and not rosewood. This gorgeous color wasn’t made long and looks incredible.

Being generous, I played this guitar around 15-20 times and it never left my smoke-free, pet-free, mess-free humidified home - it always stayed in the case. I’m selling it because my wife wants less “stuff” in our house, and it’s hard to keep this when I have other strats that are in the $2-3000 range. If you are a beginner or serious guitarist, you will not be disappointed with this guitar. It comes with all standard accessories that you would expect with a new classic vibe, a matching purple strap, and an upgraded tail piece. It also comes with a deluxe solid hardshell case.

As I am not a guitar store, I would like to sell this to someone who knows the guitar and simply wants to buy it. If you want to try a Classic Vibe with a rosewood neck, please check with local stores and see if they have a used one to try.

My price is $550 and it is absolutely firm. Buyer must be willing to meet in SW Minneapolis near the Walker Art Center. Cash only. No PayPal, Venmo, shipping or other scams. No trades please as I need fewer guitars – not more.

FS: NOS 2014 Fender American Standard Telecaster Guitar - $1,600 (Minneapolis)

For sale is a NOS (minus trying 3 times) 2014 Fender American Standard Stratocaster in 3 tone burst. I bought this at Guitar Center in 2014, played it 3 times, and it has been in the case in my smoke-free, mess-free humidified home ever since. At the time when I bought this, I was a guitar collector and a friend managed Guitar Center. He offered to get in 6 of these and to let me pick the best one, which I did. This was my second American Standard Tele, and this one just never ended up getting played. Since the discontinuation of the American Standard series, Fender has tried to wow people with things like ugly push pots that stick out an inch from the guitar, but it seems to be pretty well accepted that the current models are not as good as the American Standard. I recently played the American Professional II and the Ultra and to me there the American Standard has a much more quintessential Tele warm twang. It’s a superb Tele, but my wife is insisting that I thin the herd, and having two of the same model is, in fact, a bit of lunacy. This guitar has never left my home and has almost never left the case.

As I am not a guitar store, I would like to sell this to someone who knows the guitar and simply wants to buy it. If you want to try an American Standard, please check with local stores and try one there.

My price is $1,600 and it is absolutely firm. Buyer must be willing to meet in SW Minneapolis near the Walker Art Center. Cash only. No PayPal, Venmo, shipping or other scams. No trades please as I need fewer guitars – not more.

Thanks for looking!

Mai wiiiiiiife

Amazing.

lol great find

wow, so many questions. What is a Strat tailpiece anyway?

Explicitly reluctant to let a buyer try the guitar, what a winner.

I wonder how many guitars that guy owns...

https://i.postimg.cc/NFn7YhsW/Screen-Shot-2024-10-08-at-2-55-31-PM.png

really sad that his ELO tribute band didn't work out

If he had given the bass a girl's name he'd probably be famous

https://i.imgur.com/yFjle6k.png

i actually think this looks kind of cool, but it also looks like the creation of AI trained on the Incredibly shit drawings of guitars thread

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/msg/d/minneapolis-silvertone-electric-guitar/7796636705.html