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

boutique guitars have a major headstock problem in general but that one is bad

The early posts ITT are fantastic, never saw it before

Also it's kinda perfect that it's a Carr Mercury amp, because there's a relatively well-known guitar shop near the town I moved to that also has an NYC location that is honestly really nice and pleasant to go to but is totally the ultimate boomer bluesdad guitar mecca, and the first time I went in one of the guys tried to sell me on a Carr Mercury amp and I thought it sounded kind of shitty for the money tbqh. They also tried to hype me on this little thing called the Colby Lil Darlin - a 5w amp with a single volume knob and no other settings and it costs like $1200.

It sounded pretty good cranked, but it basically only did that, like you're just charging me $1200 for an OD effect with a small speaker attached.

Carr amps definitely in that "boutique shit pushed by every small guitar shop in the 00s" vein #onethread

I also hate the look, it's like a 1940s traveling salesman case with a speaker on it.

That’s to make sure it fits the aesthetic of your cigar bar man cave.

I went to “the Guitar Sanctuary” in a rich people exurb and they had a lineup of Bartel Amps - Tweed Deluxe meets Atomic Ranch aesthetic, $4500+.

Guitar Sanctuary is that like a "no kill shelter" for troubled guitars where they are allowed to run free in an environment closely resembling their home's in the wild? Namely the basement of a suburban McMansion with a Bud Light neon sign and that like off-white deep pile carpeting that goes all the way to sliding glass door?

I volunteer at the guitar sanctuary. I plug the ole fellas in and give em a nice octave bend before moving on to the next. it's the least we can do. it was their land, really, before we came along.

I went to “the Guitar Sanctuary” in a rich people exurb and they had a lineup of Bartel Amps - Tweed Deluxe meets Atomic Ranch aesthetic, $4500+.

― Joe Bombin (milo z), Tuesday, June 22, 2021 12:44 PM (fifty-seven minutes ago) bookmarkflaglink

Yeah the place I'm thinking of, Rudy's, is a similar vibe. It is legitimately a nice store and the owners are nice, but it's in a super-rich suburb, largely sells very expensive guitars, and has its own in-house brand of ugly-ass custom guitars that are like $8000 each.

want to say these $8000 Pensa guitars give me PRS vibes, but they are often much uglier

what
https://rudysmusic.com/collections/pensa/products/pensa-mkd-plus-7th-ave-blonde-blue-0908

"Is that a Penis Guitar?"
"No, PENSA! They are fancy!"
"Oh...how much did it cost?"
"9K"
"You sure it isn't Penis Guitar?"

oh wow that is hideous. you know you're in trouble when gold hardware is the BEST design decision you've made

(i hate gold hardware)

I could not remember the boutique guitars being pushed in my youth, but Rudy's has reminded me: you have to buy a (Terry) McInturrff.

oh and Huss & Dalton acoustics. this is taking me back.

That Pensa guitar makes me uncomfortable

if you have a spare $8,395, the "sister guitar" is still in stock. it evokes the vandalized statue of mary from the exorcist:
https://rudysmusic.com/collections/electric-guitars/products/pensa-mkd-west-broadway-7th-ave-blonde-cherry-0907

The Pensazuzu

body horror tele

engorged red pensa

Those are guitars for guys who pipe jazz fusion into their BDSM dungeon.

As of today you can buy a $4000 PRS Jimi Hendrix amp.

body horror tele

― Blues Guitar Solo Heatmap (Free Download) (upper mississippi sh@kedown), Tuesday, June 22, 2021 6:11 PM (three hours ago) bookmarkflaglink

lol

for a mere $5000
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0468/6148/4199/products/IMG_7549_760x760.jpg?v=1599158481

what if shitposting, but guitars

guitar shitposting rules

ugly guitars seems like a worthy thread if it doesn't already exist

xp of course I meant making that guitar is like shitposting, putting it on the thread is excellent

Don't think Joe Strummer would be cool with selling a 15k reproduction of his Tele he played in the Clash.

https://wildwoodguitars.com/product/STRUMMERPREORDER/limited-edition-masterbuilt-joe-strummer-esquire-relic-by-jason-smith/

yay punk rawk...

hah, I just bought an 80s Japanese Tele in that colour and with that level of wear for $650

An instrument from Wildwood isn't just an ordinary guitar. It's your guitar. Each and every instrument we sell includes a full, point by point setup, an exhaustive evaluation, and expert shipping procedures, with first class, industry leading standards from start to finish. Why? Because you deserve it.

just absurd to spend that much on a guitar

Wildwood is where I got my Jazzmaster - they sell some crazy stuff but I gotta say that service was top notch (for a guitar priced at whatever the USA-made Fenders were going for then, not custom shop or anything). They did a setup with NYXL strings that was as good as I could get locally even after shipping.

This might be the single most Central NJ thing ever:

https://scontent-lga3-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/p720x720/202106664_1469147113447885_8386156131923170403_n.jpg?_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-3&_nc_sid=843cd7&_nc_ohc=ZmpddgVjk3AAX84Kp5x&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-2.xx&tp=6&oh=dbcb21803d28c7cfa26a6f9d5c96e235&oe=60DF7A7A

I have a custom made jay and silent bob PRS guitar signed by Kevin Smith (swipe to last pic to see him signing it). I originally picked this up from his comic shop looking to add some mods to, but decided to pass it off to a die hard fan rather than mess with this work of art. Please message me if interested.

TBF it's by far the least ugly PRS I've ever seen

Roland Blues Cube Stage - $400
(Hopkins)

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/hnp/msg/d/hopkins-roland-blues-cube-stage/7356010488.html

This Blues Cube is the newer version that accepts Roland's Tone Capsules. It's the only amp I've seen that has comments/reviews from tone gurus like Robben Ford, Jeff Baxter, Eric Johnson, etc.

if ya wanna be a Tone Guru, you gotta eat right, exercise and take your Tone Capsules every day!

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/msg/d/minneapolis-fender-deluxe-roadhouse/7420103842.html

For Sale: 2 - 2013 & 2015 Fender Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocasters - Sonic Light Blue and Vintage Olympic Yellow include nice Padded Gig Bags.

Sonic Blue Strat - Pickups have been upgraded with the Kinman Blues Set Pickups (exact pickups Bonnie Raitt uses), for Great Sustain and an Aged Sound, with Zero Hum, and for a Ripping Soulful Sound. Guitar is in Mint / Excellent Condition! Pickups were Professionally installed (at St. Paul Guitar Repair) after I purchased the guitar, which cost an additional $299.99 for the pickups alone, + the sales tax, and another $85.00 to swap out the original pickups, which is the reason I am selling this guitar for more money. These guitars can generally be purchased from $500 - $750 or so online (i.e. Reverb.com), but they are likely not modified with more expensive pickups as mine are, and if they were, those guitars would likely be in the same price range, or possibly more. Too get the best sound out of any guitar, pickups are the first step to getting there normally, which costs more money. I'm not making any money by selling either of these guitars, I just want to get back the money I have invested in them.

This pickup set is slightly less aggressive, warmer, rounder Aged-Strat*- sound, with a slightly milder attack than the Impersonator series set in clean mode and breaks into crunch more easily. The Alnico magnets have slightly less brightness/presence ,,, with medium strong output. The Kinman Blues Pickup set is also great for overdrive sounds with 'clarity and TONE' with Zero-Hum. An evergreen favorite with players all around the world. It is also essential to use low capacitance cable(s), to get the incredible performance for these pickups.

These specific pickups are for the more serious players, as this is the closest it gets to the "Real Deal" blues guitar sound, but again, that is a personal choice also.

Here is the link to the Kinman Blues Set Pickups installed in the Sonic Blue Guitar:

https://kinman.com/model-products.php?pid=4&products=Stratocaster&linegroup=yes&modelid=23&model=Blues+set&group=Named%20Sets

If your looking for anything close to what I have, you will likely have to pay more, as most sellers are looking to make a profit. I just want to get my money back, with the extra upgrades I have put into them, that is all..

Specs:
Origin: Mexico
Year: 2015/2016
Finish: Sonic Blue
Body: Alder
Pickguard: 3-ply Pearloid
Neck: Maple
Profile: "C"
Fretboard: Rosewood, 9.5" radius
Scale length: 25.5″
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Pickup: Kinman Blues SCn single coil
Middle Pickup: Kinman Blues AVn - 62single coil
Neck Pickup: AVn - 62 single coil
Controls: Master Volume with S1 switching, 2 x tone, 5-way selector switch
Bridge: Original Fender w/Tremolo Bar
Tuners: Fender

Also, I'm not sure if I have the original Texas Special pickups for this specific guitar or not, but I will include with the sale, if I can find them!

or this guitar if you choose:

2013/2014 Vintage Olympic Yellow Fender Deluxe Strat - Excellent to "Mint Condition", which also includes the the "Texas Special Custom Shop Pickups" (for that Billy Gibbons ZZ Top "Gritty Texas Sizzle"), Alder Body and Maple Neck. Played very little and has lots of fret life left too. This Deluxe Roadhouse Stratocaster 2013/2014 model, has a creamy vintage yellow finish, and the neck is also in excellent shape, which has no dings or nicks. The Roadhouse Deluxe Specs pair exceptionally well with the Texas Special Custom Shop pickups, and with the S-1 switch and active preamp, it gives the guitar a wide variety of sounds. This specific Olympic Vintage Yellow color darkens over time, which is normal, which gives it a darker vintage appearance over time, which is exactly the same as the Yngwie Malmsteen and Ritchie Blackmore reissue finishes too!

Specs:
Origin: Mexico
Year: 2013/2014
Finish: Vintage Olympic Yellow
Body: Alder
Pickguard: 3-ply Pearloid
Neck: Maple
Profile: "C"
Fretboard: Maple, 9.5" radius
Scale length: 25.5″
Frets: 22 Medium Jumbo
Bridge Pickup: Fender Texas Special Custom Shop single coil
Middle Pickup: Fender Texas Special Custom Shop single coil
Neck Pickup: Fender Texas Special Custom Shop single coil
Controls: Master Volume with S1 switching, 2 x tone, 5-way selector Switch
Bridge: Authentic Fender w/ Tremolo Bar
Tuners: Authentic Fender

I am in the process of selling off a few of my guitars, as my band has decided to call it quits and go our separate ways.

Guitars can be sold separately, or together as a pair @ $1700.00, so I am actually giving the buyer a better deal to purchase both guitar together, so I can make additional room/space, and possibly purchase a high end guitar at some point.

$1050.00 for the Sonic Blue Strat alone.
$950.00 for the Olympic White Strat alone.

If either of these "Mint Condition" guitars can be found cheaper elsewhere, (with the upgraded Custom Shop Texas Pickups or Bonnie Raitt Pickups), I will beat that price by $50.00!!!

Remember, there's no need to buy new, when slightly used will do!!!

in fairness, St. Paul Guitar Repair is an excellent shop

surprisingly his pricing isn't terribly far off from what these go for on reverb now but obv would never deal with this guy on principle.

you really find some gems out there ums

which cost an additional $299.99 for the pickups alone, + the sales tax, and another $85.00 to swap out the original pickups, which is the reason I am selling this guitar for more money.

Oh, sweetie...

haha yeah like dude you never get back what you put into a guitar in mods/upgrades, the sales tax was the cherry on top

would like to see this guy try to sell a car with this reasoning

lol yah i paid 33k for this altima two years ago i expect to get my money back thats all im asking for its only fair

i replaced the breaks which cost $200 plus $350 in labor

This one also nails a characteristic of the best ones, this professorial tone where it's like he thinks he's not just selling something on CL, he's educating you on guitars

haha yes "these are serious pickups, for serious players"

Is the sound dry-aged or wet-aged.

shooting for that “Real Deal” blues sound with Kinman Noiseless, just like Charley Patton