The electra guitar club

well this is a first for me,I just started a club:lol:
I will be the first to join but this Club and this is to all Electra guitar's model, feel free to post all model and stories about your Electra

my 1972 Electra Super Gold 2254/plays great and looks great and she's 40 years old:wink:

http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac73/flag72/DSC07255.jpg
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac73/flag72/155.jpg
hope to see many owner soon
Daniel

Here's me in about 1989 with the Electra Invicta I got in '81. I still have it, though it's retired from gigging.

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sheriff_jim_pong/History/JoeMSU1989.jpg


A bandmate had a blonde Invicta, which I used at this show in '93. Wish I'd bought it from him; still looking for one. They crop up on eBay from time to time...
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sheriff_jim_pong/History/Joe_Elbo1993.jpg


Here's a current shot, with the Electra 335 copy I got in 1990.

http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sheriff_jim_pong/History/joetim_gst.jpg

I have 2 others as well (used to have more but sold a couple), and I'll look for pics.


(Holy mackarel--sorry for the size of the photos! I didn't realize...)

hi dwlb
well I dont care about photo size at all, but to see people playing electra guitar at a younger age is what this club is about...llooll
thank you very much and post your other photo
BTW love your guitars

Im so proud of my Electra here are 2 more shots
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac73/flag72/DSC07284.jpg
http://i887.photobucket.com/albums/ac73/flag72/DSC07288.jpg


:wink:

That is a fine-looking guitar.

Nice examples guys ! Electras rock for sure. I picked up this X-270 Powered EQ a few weeks ago. Best guitar I've ever owned.

http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra003-1.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra008-1.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra011-1.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra2083.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra2076.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra033.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra018.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra020.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra2023.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra2019.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra2065.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra2093-1.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra2091.jpg
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z256/hwjennings1/1%20Electra/electra009.jpg

Lots of Electra info here..
http://www.rivercityamps.com/electrapage/static.php?page=index_of_models

That's purty, and looks to be in really great shape for a 30+ year old guitar.

ho boy Im getting more GAS that is an awsome guitar Wyzsard ..lloollll

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k498/salmonx300/1327716970.jpg

Sorry for the sterile setting. For insurance purposes, you know.

http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k498/salmonx300/1327716970.jpg

Sorry for the sterile setting. For insurance purposes, you know.

those are awsome Electras and welcome to the TDPRI Sir:wink:

I'm in...no photos but I have a LP copy...kind of like flag72's. I think mine is a '71, but I don't know. I remember my brother buying it back around then, and he sold it to me about 6 months later...have had it since.

Not long after I got it I put in a set of Gibson Humbuckers out of a real LP (that guy wanted some SD's or something). I changed the tuners out. It's been stripped of the black paint and finished in satin clear. I changed the bridge recently to a roller.

I've played that guitar for lots of years, and had people approach me and ask me about it...what it was, how comes it sounds so great, etc. It is one great sounding/playing guitar, that's for sure. It's one of my "keepers".

I'm in...no photos but I have a LP copy...kind of like flag72's. I think mine is a '71, but I don't know. I remember my brother buying it back around then, and he sold it to me about 6 months later...have had it since.

Not long after I got it I put in a set of Gibson Humbuckers out of a real LP (that guy wanted some SD's or something). I changed the tuners out. It's been stripped of the black paint and finished in satin clear. I changed the bridge recently to a roller.

I've played that guitar for lots of years, and had people approach me and ask me about it...what it was, how comes it sounds so great, etc. It is one great sounding/playing guitar, that's for sure. It's one of my "keepers".


could whe see pictures PLZ:grin:

Thanks for starting this club Flag. Really awesome. Here's some pics of my Electra guitars.

'77 MPC X-320, '72 2254 Super Rock , '75 MPC X-310

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/Texsunburst59/download-2.jpg

Here's a pic of the '75 X-310 in action. (My son using it in church service)

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/Texsunburst59/DSC00266.jpg

Hey guys. I just bought a 1974 Electra 2245 Cherry burst and I'm looking for a cream neck pickup ring. Any ideas where I can get one? They seem to be a little wider than the Gibson one across the body.
Thanks
Dave
http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad338/shadowman12/Electra22451.jpg

http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad338/shadowman12/LesPauls3.jpg

Can't help with the pickup ring, sorry. I'll look, as I took the rings off this one, but I doubt they're in any kind of shape if they're even still around.

My Electra sunburst, I believe it's a 2245:
http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv132/sheriff_jim_pong/gear%20gear%20gear/electra_vox.jpg

Thanks. Looking for a cream colored one.

Dave

Thanks. Looking for a cream colored one.

Dave


Hey Dave,

Check out this forum...

http://www.rivercityamps.com/electraforum/index.php

A very dedicated group of fans. If you can't find a post there about your pickup ring then join and post it yourself. I've found bunches if info on replacement fits for most everything and someone might just have an original spare.

Thanks. I tried to join that forum and haven't gotten a response back in almost a week to allow me to post. Maybe the administrator there will wake up one day and start my membership.

I'm pretty sure that some other guitar has the same oversized pickup rings but I have no idea which ones. The one I need is about 3 3/4" across the body and the Gibsons are about 3 1/2" across.

Dave

@dwlb: Is that an x420 that you are playing in your most recent gig picture? I can't make out if is missing the sound holes from that angle.

@wyzsard: How do you like that 270 when you flip the switch over to BEAST mode??

Thanks. I tried to join that forum and haven't gotten a response back in almost a week to allow me to post. Maybe the administrator there will wake up one day and start my membership.

its a little long it took me 2 weeks and I even E Mail the administrator and it whent a lot faster,Be patient:wink:

Thanks. Looking for a cream colored one.

Dave

Sorry, I meant I took the cream ones off, before putting the black ones on. :cool:

@dwlb: Is that an x420 that you are playing in your most recent gig picture? I can't make out if is missing the sound holes from that angle.




It is an x420, I believe--it has no f holes.

Yup, an x420 it is then. Very nice 335 style guit. How long are you planning on keeping it?

My x410 needs a friend, you dig? :lol:



Picked up a RockStrad to complete the trilogy. Hope to get a pic or two up in a week or so.

Yup, an x420 it is then. Very nice 335 style guit. How long are you planning on keeping it?

My x410 needs a friend, you dig? :lol:



:cool: Yeah, sorry--I picked it up in a music store in Lansing, MI 23 years ago and it ain't goin' nowhere!

I'm actually down an Electra or two myself--I sold a sunburst MPC back in 2010, and am on the lookout for a blond Invicta and often think about picking up another Workingman. Workingman's a great guitar to carry along as a backup on gigs, but mine's set up for Nashville tuning right now.

Here are a couple pics from the former owner of my latest...
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k498/salmonx300/x110_5.jpg
http://i1112.photobucket.com/albums/k498/salmonx300/x110_3.jpg

Never found a bolt-on copy that could hang with my '70 LPC sustain-wise..... 'til now.

I have an Electra Dan Armstrong copy, but the neck was warped, and I'm not sure where the body and parts are now. I'll have to find that and put it back together soon.

dp

@wyzsard: How do you like that 270 when you flip the switch over to BEAST mode??



I love it. Lots of usable tones with the EQ. With the phase and tap as well, it's great. It'll do beast :cool:

That's purty, and looks to be in really great shape for a 30+ year old guitar.

ho boy Im getting more GAS that is an awsome guitar Wyzsard ..lloollll

Thanks.

All the Electras in this thread look sweet. Real sleepers for sure.

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z7/shuddleson/120-2077_IMG.jpg

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z7/shuddleson/DSC_0056.jpg

I'm in! One of my all-time favorite guitars, and was my #1 more years than I can count (some people thought I was nuts, until they played it or heard it!).

Mine was originally black, but it's been stripped and refinished with satin lacquer. The tuners are Gibson Deluxe, the pups are out of a 1973 or so Gibson LP, and the knobs came off a 60's Vox amp. (sorry, can't post pix right now).

Nice Elrathia !

I'm in! One of my all-time favorite guitars, and was my #1 more years than I can count (some people thought I was nuts, until they played it or heard it!).

Mine was originally black, but it's been stripped and refinished with satin lacquer. The tuners are Gibson Deluxe, the pups are out of a 1973 or so Gibson LP, and the knobs came off a 60's Vox amp. (sorry, can't post pix right now).

post pics when you can !

I scored a 420x! Great guitar!, needed some help, and pickups. I put a set of Duncan P-Rails and Tripleshot rings on it! It is my main gigging guitar now! add a pic when I get the chance

keep em comming guy's ...lloollll

Mid '70's...had a chance to buy Leslie West's MPC that he just traded in, nice guitar....but I bought his Marshall Major head instead 'cause I really needed an amp at the time. He also traded in a Hayman guitar...now THAT was interesting.

Sweet guitar man, how much does one of those set you back? I'm guessing less than you'd imagine considering the obvious build quality.

Nice examples guys ! Electras rock for sure. I picked up this X-270 Powered EQ a few weeks ago. Best guitar I've ever owned.


Lots of Electra info here..
http://www.rivercityamps.com/electrapage/static.php?page=index_of_models

I'm in! Just picked up this 2259 at a nice price, and after a little cleaning, new switch, and new output jack, she's ready to go and sounding great.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8190/8439114518_3189b5ac09_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85792217@N08/8439114518/)
IMG_1515 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85792217@N08/8439114518/) by andthenmymindsplitopen (http://www.flickr.com/people/85792217@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8189/8439123022_4672d8ac07_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85792217@N08/8439123022/)
IMG_1516 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85792217@N08/8439123022/) by andthenmymindsplitopen (http://www.flickr.com/people/85792217@N08/), on Flickr

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8357/8439120322_2d203d8698_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85792217@N08/8439120322/)
IMG_1517 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/85792217@N08/8439120322/) by andthenmymindsplitopen (http://www.flickr.com/people/85792217@N08/), on Flickr

I used to have an Electra Flying V copy, modeled after a '67 V. It was a sweet guitar!

Here's my latest that I picked up about 3 wks. ago w/ OHSC. It's a '72 Electra 2245 Sunburst /"Clownburst". :smile:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/Texsunburst59/2013-03-01_14-46-19_233_zps41cf060b.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/Texsunburst59/2013-03-06_16-56-55_913_zps4d9a5f6f.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/Texsunburst59/2013-03-06_16-59-01_770_zpse35f9703.jpg
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d7/Texsunburst59/2013-03-06_17-00-04_844_zps6002e3bb.jpg

Here's my latest that I picked up about 3 wks. ago w/ OHSC. It's a '72 Electra 2245 Sunburst /"Clownburst". :smile:



Congrats again! Saw your NGD post on these. I love the lawsuit headstock. I had one of these in gold when I was about 16 with the same headstock. It didn't fit in the case that I already had, so I took off the tuners and cut the top of the headstock off with a jig saw. So stupid.

Anyway, that is a beautiful guitar and a great score. Love to see nice examples of these hidden gems.

Congrats again! Saw your NGD post on these. I love the lawsuit headstock. I had one of these in gold when I was about 16 with the same headstock. It didn't fit in the case that I already had, so I took off the tuners and cut the top of the headstock off with a jig saw. So stupid.

Anyway, that is a beautiful guitar and a great score. Love to see nice examples of these hidden gems.

Thanks. Man that's too bad that you hacked up that Goldtop. The '72-73 Goldtop 2254 Super Rock guitars are fetching a lot of money right now. Some I've seen go for close to $1000. I guess you never know how much something will increase in value and be worth in the future. I've got 5 Electras right now,and I'm going to hold on to mine.

NGD! Just picked up a blonde Invicta to go with the brown one I bought new in 1981. I've been wanting one for years and years. It's beautiful, all stock save for the knobs which some previous owner replaced with silver tele knobs for some reason.

You guys see where Electra is making guitars again?

http://www.electraguitar.com/

Love that 'wave' headstock.

Someone asked for pics of mine, finally got to where I could post some: