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The 'Burst that didn't get away!

53Goldtop

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OK, I know this is crazy. But after looking at that other thread, I thought I would try another one about first time 'burst buyers who never let their guitars go away. I was a semi-pro musician and bought one in 2001 - I think??? A dealer here in CO was going to a show, and brought it in for a looksee before he left. He opened the case and it was over. Not real flamey, but a '59. I traded a ton of cool guitars for it and some cash and am glad ---- really glad. Do not play pro anymore but here she is... 9-0289 - you have seen her before ---anyone else?

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53Goldtop

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I have never posted a pic of the back of this guitar before. After 20 posts I will. It was beat to........it was played!
 

hoss

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So many really cool vintage/burst threads recently. GREAT times at the LPF.
 

BurstWurst

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After only a few years of ownership......
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And 35 years later.....
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It's a lucky fellow who can post in this thread!
 

Tom Wittrock

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I believe I have kept this one longer than any others besides my first one.
I got this 58 about 25 years ago:

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58burst

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My first (and only!), bought in '81, 8_5737- an "issues" guitar, it's had restoration done, and plays like a dream(!)


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CDaughtry

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I think this one needs to be enshrined in the "Top Ten Guitar Faces Ever!" Hall of Fame.:headbange
 

mbowen

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Great thread guys.Rev.love your burst .First time i have seen most of these guitars.Thanks guys i love to see bursts that i have not seen before.Plus 1 on the Burstwerst face.Mike B.Please guys keep em coming.:applaude:lol:applaude
 
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