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fernieite

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Boy, am I late to this party! Huge congratulations Kris! :dude:

Me too! Holy smokes, what a beautiful find!

I boarded in the mid to late 70's as well. Built a half pipe in the backyard and did some tricks, but mainly skate boarded for transportation until I could drive. :)
Mine was a Hobie Park Rider, with ACS 651 trucks and green Kryptonic wheels with German racing bearings... (Weird that I can still remember this after all these years! :biggrin:)

Anyway, congrats on the V man, and I'm happy to hear about your wife's recovery!
 
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marshall1987

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Just curious...have you taken any steps to clean the guitar, or remove the unsightly grit and grime? Mojo is one thing, but your guitar appears to have accumulations of harmful grit and contamination. Leaving your guitar in this condition may expose it to premature wear and tear, and possible damage to sensitive parts and electronics. :dang
 

Fried okra

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Just curious...have you taken any steps to clean the guitar, or remove the unsightly grit and grime? Mojo is one thing, but your guitar appears to have accumulations of harmful grit and contamination. Leaving your guitar in this condition may expose it to premature wear and tear, and possible damage to sensitive parts and electronics. :dang


Yes and no. The electronics and cavities are cleaned, and the body is for the most part. But due to possibly removing more finish, etc... I have decided to not try harsh cleaning techniques. I’ll just take tetanus shots yearly. :salude
 

The Guitar Hunter

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I've seen the posts and now I know the story. Thanks for sharing and congrats on the best find in a landfill ever!
I'm happy that your wife is doing better.
 

Groover

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Love that guitar! Man I’ll bet it could tell some stories.

Great find, great tone. Play it in good health and glad to hear the missus is back on form.

:salude:salude
 

david.beason

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Many congrats! I already said so on Instagram when you first announced it, but it's worth saying here again.

:salude

David
 

Keefoman

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That's a very experienced soldier you've got your hands on. Hope you let him continue fighting! One of the coolest V's ever seen! :yah
 

DaveSG

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Wow wow wow landfill V !!!

I absolutely love guitar stories like this, and this one will go down as one of the best.

Thank you for sharing with us, both with words, pictures, and sounds - and keep it coming!

The stuff dreams are made of...'burst in the attic' tier right here.

Also, you have one of the coolest man caves I've ever seen! Enjoy and please keep sharing with us when opportune!
 

Fried okra

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Wow wow wow landfill V !!!

I absolutely love guitar stories like this, and this one will go down as one of the best.

Thank you for sharing with us, both with words, pictures, and sounds - and keep it coming!

The stuff dreams are made of...'burst in the attic' tier right here.

Also, you have one of the coolest man caves I've ever seen! Enjoy and please keep sharing with us when opportune!

Thanks man. I will do. :salude
 

gmann

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Coolest looking guitar I've ever seen! Tone report?
 

DrRobert

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Yup, not only the holy grail of guitars, but the BEST relic job I've ever seen! Enjoy it in good health, you and the wife!
 

EdmundGTP

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It sounds and looks great but..... inquiring minds want to know..


What does it smell like???
 
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