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Collection of Patrick Eggles... One Berlin left.
Guitar: Berlin Pro - sold
Background: this is a 1993 Berlin Pro and all standard spec for the year - locking Sperzel tuners, Wilksinon convertible trem (it can be lock by the location of the arm), Kent Armstring pickups which have a choice of splitting options via the 3 way rotary switch (no tone control). As you’ll see it has a stunning figured maple top over the mahogany body, mahogany set neck and 24 frets set into an ebony fretboard.
Condition: this is in superb condition with only a few tiny marks/indentations, but generally extremely good. The only real thing of note is that the truss rod cover is damaged and a bit of over-lacquering around the neck joint. I've just set the Trem up to function correctly.
Includes: original Eggle/Hiscox case in good working order but with scuffs and signs of use, owners certificate, and trem guide.
Guitar: Vienna Plus - Sold
Background: 1993 Vienna Plus – the Vienna only came in 2 models and the only distinction between the Pro and the Plus really was the tuners and the bridge. As a Plus, this is fitted with the 2 piece fixed bridge, non-locking Sperzel tuners, standard volume/tone/5 way blade selector. Pickups are Kent Armstrongs which have a hot PAF sort of voice and the split positions are great. Construction comprises a figured maple top over mahogany body, mahogany set neck and 24 frets set into an ebony fretboard.
Condition: the guitar is set up nicely and plays well, benefitting from a re-fret in recent years. However, it has a fair few little dings and marks, particularly around the edges of the body and a small scratch on the back of the neck. This is still a great looking guitar.
Includes: original Eggle/Hiscox case in good working order but with scuffs and signs of use, owners certificate and hang tag.
Guitar: Berlin Standard - sold
Background: here’s a 1992 Berlin Standard with a tell-tale sign of being one of the earlier models – no volute behind the nut (this is from the period when necks were hand carved and volutes were too labour intensive). This is a great guitar finished in a sort of oyster pearl colour (a bit yellowy in some ways), it’s all original with the non-locking Sperzel tuners, 2 piece fixed bridge, Kent Armstrong humbuckers wired via a standard volume/tone/ 3 way selector.
Condition: the condition of this one is remarkable – just a couple of tiny marks if you look closely, but it’s almost a hidden relic removed from a cupboard 27 years after being built. There are some signs of aging to the bridge (natural patina) but really nothing else of note.
Includes: the original Eggle case with one broken catch
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It's just a case of meeting up with my mate at the weekend to get the guitars in my hands to photograph.
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Thanks for all the replies.
I will update with full details at the weekend.
In the meantime, I think I have enough replies to gauge interest, and suggest no 'dibs' calls that way it's fair to all once the full details are available.
These have all come into my possession from a friend who is probably better described as a collector more than a player. As such, each guitar would benefit from a bit of a clean, set up and fresh set of strings. Having said that, all of them arrived in tune and play well as they are.
Prices - I have a lot of experience selling (and buying) Eggles and priced these fairly to reflect condition and value etc. As such, prices are fixed and I can't do any trades I'm afraid, sorry. Prices assume cash on collection. I would prefer collection where possible (from Nottingham), although postage is possible at cost.
More info? If you want more information or pictures please message me (incl an email address for pictures).
Dibs? I'd rather not have these sitting for people who have placed dibs - sorry, I don't wish to contradict the spirit of the forum, but in fairness to all, if it's available, it's available, and if it's sold, it's sold.
Take a look @JonHosker ; @Musicwolf ; @th2017 ; @algroves1 ; @gjonesy ; @spark240 ; @axisus ; @timmypix ; @Barnezy ;
I used to have a pal who was semi-pro and his Berlin Pro was his main guitar for many years.
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