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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:03 am 
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... 7179781418
Found this one listed.This is a more reasonable price range for this model if it checks out OK :up:

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 4:35 pm 
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That's the 1st one of these I've seen with the "Goofy" logo. I just can't warm up to that thing on the headstock.

I'd be concerned about the playability of that bridge (string height and intonation).....it's a non-original substitute and looks like it's been screwed down on both ends, or maybe just pins to hold it in place. Anyway...the bridge base most likely has been modified with additional holes.

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 6:03 pm 
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Thanks for the info. I have never seen one of these other than in photos so any info is appreciated. :up:

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PostPosted: Tue Jul 12, 2011 7:15 pm 
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here's what one of the stock bridges looked like... at least on the script logo 2246...

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PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:08 am 
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I had the Univox version of this guitar last year - it had a Gibson-style stop tailpiece and bridge that were definitely factory (marked made in Japan) -- I've also seen Conrad branded versions - and at least 4 different bridges !!


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PostPosted: Fri Jul 15, 2011 1:07 pm 
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Here's a very good site for reference on these.

http://www.danarmstrong.org/copies.html

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PostPosted: Sun Jul 17, 2011 1:36 am 
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Thanks JD - that's a site I looked at when I had the Univox Lucy -- but contrary to their statement, mine had the Gibson style bridge and tailpiece like the Conrads --- otherwise, except for non-original knobs and tuners, it was straight Lucy -- never know what might happen in Japan back in the day !!! (or over here - the non-original tuners were 1970's "F" fender 6 on a side with 3 turned upside down !!)


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