bobmeyrick Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Back in December 2010, when I bought the 150 Special goldtop in a sale at Fuzz Music in Nottingham, the shop also had a 150 CM in Trans Black. Both were "new old stock". The other day I popped in to the "parent shop" (Guitar Base) on a completely unrelated matter, but asked if they still had the 150 CM. They did - it hadn't been sold and had been stored since then. The store owner (Colin) asked if I might be interested, and like a fool I said yes. He told me to come back today when they'd had a chance to give it a clean and set up. I went along and they'd done exactly that, including replacing the original Grover machine heads (which were looking a bit tired) with a new set. Schaller hardware and pickups, standard stuff. I spent a good half hour playing the guitar and found it to be very nice. I asked what they would be prepared to sell it for. The answer was a very reasonable £799, so out came the credit card... There are one or two little marks, but nothing serious. It's been a lovely sunny day, so when I got home I took some photos. One more thing - one of the staff (Andy) owns a 150 CM VSB, so I pointed him in the direction of the HOC. As they said in Spinal Tap, "None more black!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hfan Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Nice find, I like transblack as does my Lab. It's her color. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Wow.. I haven't seen that combination before. Usually it's a 157 that I see in trans black. That has a great look with the black binding etc.... nice grab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidsmoke Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 unique! Dig the black binding and the tuning knobs. Patience is a virtue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Very AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Very very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgrand Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Really nice!!! Unique!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Fab 150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Wow, very nice. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpuma Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Good things come to those who wait (I am not sure it goes exactly like that, but you know what I mean) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skydog52 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Wow. Nice find. I've never seen that combination with black binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbonesullivan Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looks like there is some cracking along the binding. Is that a trick of the light? I heard that was the reason that they stopped using black binding on guitars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Great look and an amazing price. That's a real find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 As an aside, I noticed in the latest issue of Guitarist magazine that High End Guitars in Nottingham has reduced prices on several NOS (2008 or thereabouts) Heritages. They're still twice what you've just paid but a welcome piece of reality nonetheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PunkKitty Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Great find! That's a beautiful 150. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotfordcoupe Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Wow, that's some nice looking hunk of maple. That's the first one of those I ever saw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 i have never seen a cmobo like that before...that is KILLER!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HANGAR18 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looks like there is some cracking along the binding. Is that a trick of the light? I heard that was the reason that they stopped using black binding on guitars. That is fantastic! I really like the look of the black binding too! I would be interested in a guitar like that but I'd first like to know if there are any problems with black binding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Then there is hope for that beat up 140 Jack has! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmeyrick Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looks like there is some cracking along the binding. Is that a trick of the light? I heard that was the reason that they stopped using black binding on guitars. The binding's OK - it must be a trick of the light. It was a very sunny day and the guitar was very shiny! Actually, now I look at the photos I see the grass needs cutting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Looks like trans Black/Blue. I think it looks Rocken! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith7940236 Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 That's a beauty, congratulations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobmeyrick Posted August 22, 2012 Author Share Posted August 22, 2012 That's a beauty, congratulations Thanks! Looks like trans Black/Blue. I think it looks Rocken!I think that's partly due to some reflection of the sky and partly due to overexposing by 0.7 stop to make the grain more visible. In the flesh, so to speak, it's decidedly black. Still Rocken though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueox Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 " . . . The other day I popped in to the "parent shop" (Guitar Base) on a completely unrelated matter, but asked if they still had the 150 CM. They did - it hadn't been sold and had been stored since then. The store owner (Colin) asked if I might be interested, and like a fool I said yes . . . " There's nothing foolish about that transaction. That's a rich look. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Flying Bird Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 That was a good price. It's got a nice finish on it too. Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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