One of the ones that got away!

[Tone]

Hi

Just seen this on eBay:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... K:MEWAX:IT

If it is genuine (and it looks to be) it's a rare beast indeed. Because these guitars so rarely come on the market it's difficult to put a value on it but, in the light of what other Hank Signature Strats have fetched in the last few months his starting price of £6000 seems way too much.

With an unusual guitar like this it's a pity that the seller couldn't take the trouble to put on some decent photographs.

Cheers.

Tony

[Stratpicker]

Well certainly the story is genuine. Arbiter at the time did issue a letter explaining the situation. A bit of research on the Net led me to a copy of it.
I undrstand that only 5 remain in captivity which indeed makes it rare.
The pics are rubbish considering the potential value of the guitar, although in general all the bits are "right" including that pointless string tree - whats the need for one if you use Sperzels??
The Serial Number would be right. SExxxx was a series set aside in 1988 by Fender for a whole series of "Signatures" of which this was one.
I believe that our AlainLaFrance owns another of the 'ones that got away'. (Might even be THIS one? ) He should be able to add more info.
cheers
Ian

[rogb]

Have a look at the sellers feedback as a buyer do I smell fish????

[d jones]

Well spotted Rob by the look of the feedback looks like this could well be a DIY job???
all the parts and the how to built a Hank Marvin strat book!!!
Dave

[OLDEREK]

Have a look at the sellers feedback as a buyer do I smell fish????

As you say look at the feedback, I could build a complete Strat from those parts

Great Ebayer! Thanks for shopping at Bass Guitar Parts Direct UK Seller: Member ID bassguitarpartsdirectuk ( Feedback score of 1989) 29-Jul-09 20:14
NEW Fender 70's F Logo Neck Plate & Mounting Screws (#260411242091) --
Thank you for an easy, pleasant transaction. Excellent buyer. A++++++. Seller: Member ID phsdesigns ( Feedback score of 634) 20-Jul-09 13:50
Guitar waterslide Headstock decals (5 types available) (#120449039200) --
VERY FAST PAYMENT THANK YOU AAAAA+++++ Seller: Member ID flymangomusic ( Feedback score of 677) 17-Jul-09 13:17
FENDER VINTAGE 50s RI STRATOCASTER STRAT GUITAR BODY (#230355461083) --
http://www.oasismusic.co.uk - Great communication. A pleasure to do business with. Seller: Member ID oasis-music ( Feedback score of 16329) 16-Jul-09 09:53
NEW Genuine Schaller Strap Locks Straplocks GOLD (#300309281150) --
Prompt email reply and extremely fast payment. The Best! Thanks!! A++ Seller: Member ID musicpartsguru ( Feedback score of 20617) 15-Jul-09 16:17
NEW Genuine Fender GOLD Strat JACK PLATE - Stratocaster (#360168926297) --
Prompt email reply and extremely fast payment. The Best! Thanks!! A++ Seller: Member ID musicpartsguru ( Feedback score of 20617) 15-Jul-09 16:17
BRAND NEW Genuine Fender GOLD American Series Tuners (#200360780928) --
Prompt email reply and extremely fast payment. The Best! Thanks!! A++ Seller: Member ID musicpartsguru ( Feedback score of 20617) 15-Jul-09 16:17
New GENUINE Fender VINTAGE 57/62 GOLD Strat TREMOLO (#400059302866) --
great payer many thanks Seller: Member ID matt66red ( Feedback score of 1120) 11-Jul-09 14:12
Build a Hank Marvin Stratocaster from parts CD-ROM (#290328721712) --
Quick response and fast payment. Perfect! THANKS!! Seller: Member ID reddansette ( Feedback score of 46305) 07-Jul-09 14:22
FENDER PICKGUARD SCREWS GOLD (#260387556804)

It might be that the seller has built his own Hank Strat and is selling his real one ! ! ! Who knows !!!!!!

[Tone]

Yes, well spotted indeed, Rog. Could be nothing to it, of course but caution is definitely warranted.

Mind you, at that price I doubt very much if he'll get any bids.

Cheers.

Tony

[shadowfan]

Has anyone ever bought anything from Oasis? I was about to buy a EASY-MUTE arm from them and now I'm a bit "squeamish" after reading this!

[keithmantle]

I bought a CRS 59 and a Peavey classic 30 and had no probs (ashtray bridge cover was late arriving but not Oasis's fault) Howard is very good to deal with.

[Tone]

Hi

I'd second Keith's comments. I've been dealing with Howard at Oasis for several years and found him very knowledgeable, helpful and honest.

BTW, the guitar which started off this thread didn't sell and, so far as I can see, hasn't been relisted yet.

Cheers.

Tony

[51 Relic]

No Probs with Howard and Oasis 1st class service