Guitars that never made it

[Resojazznblues]

Some 1980's wedges and a boat paddle.

 

[dogmeat]

bwaaaaaaa haaaaa.... what a bunch ugly fork guitars. only good for scaring the children


'cept yours John... I kina like them

 

[cyclopean]

The Marauder had a brief run, thanks to KISS.
That was actually my first "real" guitar (not because of KISS) - blonde with a white pickguard. Nostalgic me started looking around for one a few years back, and holey schnikeys, people were (and still are) asking quite the chunk of change for them. As in, $1500 and up.

I associate them with Harvey Milk, who make that guitar sound great.

 

[Skyhook]

For some reason they're all Gibsons...

 

[hopdybob]

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and THAT is really a shame.

they had easily fitted in this vid.

 

[richiek65]

Definitely was known as "Recording Model" back in the day. Heavy as heck according to reports.

Given the choice I'd choose the over-blinged LP Custom, but the Recording Model would be fun to show up with at a practice and make the bandstare.

I saw Jeff Martin (Tea Party) play one at a solo gig. Tone for days. His vocals are in the same category

 

[dlew919]

Some 1980's wedges and a boat paddle.
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Between hair metal and grunge something had to fill the gap. That music was balalaika rock.

Actually it didn’t fill the gap.

 

[Telekarster]

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I always thought that the back end profile of a 1960 Cadilliac would maybe make a cool lookin' guitar FWIW I don't think your designs apply here

 

[NoTeleBob]

The Marauder had a brief run, thanks to KISS.
That was actually my first "real" guitar (not because of KISS) - blonde with a white pickguard. Nostalgic me started looking around for one a few years back, and holey schnikeys, people were (and still are) asking quite the chunk of change for them. As in, $1500 and up.

Somewhere along the line in the last few years, as the quality guitars that were made in the past hiked up in price, people decided to start asking big money for anything old. That includes the guitars it were low-level like the Marauder that they think are somehow worth similar money.Look at the Fender Mustang for an example. Or any of those horrible discount store Japanese guitars from the 60s and 70s.

 

[NoTeleBob]

Two of McCarthy designs from the late 1950's. The Moderne and Flying V.
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The V went on to become a little more successful, but at the time was considered a failure, along with the Explorer. All 3 models introduced in 1958.
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The Fying V still has a strong following. The Explorer also has a number of fans. Not for me personally but at least they were quality guitars.

 

[Wound_Up]

Two of McCarthy designs from the late 1950's. The Moderne and Flying V.
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The V went on to become a little more successful, but at the time was considered a failure, along with the Explorer. All 3 models introduced in 1958.
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Did they introduce the Moderne? I thought it was only the other 2.

 

[mimmo]

Gretsch TK 300. Looks like they just gave up when they got to the headstock! View attachment 944866

I quite dig the body shape, I'd rock it loud and proud, but that headstock...

 

[Chiogtr4x]

Gretsch TK 300. Looks like they just gave up when they got to the headstock! View attachment 944866

I remember as a kid ( lusting about ALL guitars. yet knowing nothing about them)

Picking up a Gretsch catalog at a music store, looking at all those beautiful hollow-bodies...then seeing this one!
Even at 16, I was thinking " What the heck is this?!"

 

[middy]

I always liked the Yamaha SG-7

 

[Chiogtr4x]

Gibson RD Artist

Never touched one, but it looked like it weighed 100 lbs.!

 

[uriah1]

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There is a difference when it comes to cosmic art.

 

[Chiogtr4x]

The Marauder had a brief run, thanks to KISS.
That was actually my first "real" guitar (not because of KISS) - blonde with a white pickguard. Nostalgic me started looking around for one a few years back, and holey schnikeys, people were (and still are) asking quite the chunk of change for them. As in, $1500 and up.

I used to be in a Classic Rock band in the early '90's, and our bass player had a Marauder.
I only ever played it a few times at band practice, but it was kind of fun! Powerful ( Bill Lawrence?) pickups, fast neck, funky body.

 

[middy]

I used to be in a Classic Rock band in the early '90's, and our bass player had a Marauder.
I only ever played it a few times at band practice, but it was kind of fun! Powerful ( Bill Lawrence?) pickups, fast neck, funky body.

Your username sticks in my head because I can’t figure it out. Keeps me up at night.

 

[Chiogtr4x]

Your username sticks in my head because I can’t figure it out. Keeps me up at night.

OK- not the first time I've heard this, so...

It's logical (but just to me) yet goofy
My name is Joe Chiocca ( Chio)
I play guitar ( gtr)
I'm a ( too!) big guy 6'5"/ 300+ lbs
and a 4XL ( 4X)

'Chiogtr4x'

Edit- I'm now actually a 5X ( damn!!) but NOT updating username!

 

[DougieLove]

I always liked the Guild Bladerunner from when I first saw one in a Guild advert in Guitar World or Guitar for the Practicing Musician mag in early 80's, before the Aerosmith/Run DMC video. I'd still love to have one for nostalgia sake, but they're way too high priced for such a folly want.