Chandler Futurama

Bender

Joined: Dec 23, 2012
Posts: 24
Australia

Posted on Jul 19 2015 03:17 AM

I recently picked this up as a trade (+ some cash). I have two other Chandlers, so was keen to expand my collection. Played it live already. Great neck, stays in tune, sounds good.

Sorry for the quality of the pic--used my phone.

1997 Chandler Futurama
(sort of a jag strat)

Last edited: Jul 19, 2015 03:17:58

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abdul_tom

Joined: Dec 04, 2006
Posts: 251
United Kingdom

Posted on Jul 23 2015 02:58 PM

that's cool

there was a Hofner Futurama back in the 60s

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da-ron

Joined: Jan 02, 2009
Posts: 1307
The original Plymouth, UK.
United Kingdom

Posted on Jul 24 2015 05:00 AM

I quite like that. Not sure about the trem, but it's a nice looking guitar. Are they expensive?

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Bender

Joined: Dec 23, 2012
Posts: 24
Australia

Posted on Aug 01 2015 05:34 AM

Well, about $1100 Australian--probably can find them around $1k US maybe a bit less. There was one on Reverb.com a number of months ago for under that.

The trem is a standard Strat sort of trem--Gotoh Wilkinson VS100.

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choice_of_meat

Joined: Oct 04, 2013
Posts: 42

Posted on Aug 06 2015 02:00 PM

Sweet! I really like this guitar, reminds me of my thorn C/S #8..

Chandler makes good guitars from the ones I have played

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rw007

Joined: Oct 22, 2017
Posts: 3

Posted on Nov 02 2017 10:15 AM

Cool guitar! Any interest in selling?

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Surfadelphia

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Posts: 434

Posted on Nov 02 2017 01:40 PM

Nice. Chandler made some really interesting takes and morphs of classic designs. Very nicely made too. If I am not mistaken they were made in the USA.

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Bender

Joined: Dec 23, 2012
Posts: 24
Australia

Posted on Nov 02 2017 02:36 PM

Yes, the Chandlers were all USA made. I have 4 now--picked up an Austin Special this year. They come up rarely in Australia, so I grab them when I can, though I scour Reverb as well.

Unfortunately rw007 it's not for sale in the foreseeable future.

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wfoguy

Joined: Dec 11, 2011
Posts: 2133
United States

Posted on Nov 02 2017 06:59 PM

Short or long scale?

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rw007

Joined: Oct 22, 2017
Posts: 3

Posted on Nov 02 2017 10:26 PM

That's cool, Never hurts to ask.I do have the surf green one or whatever they call it. A great guitar! Chandler made some great stuff. I collect them. check out my facebook Chandler guitar fans page.

https://www.facebook.com/rw007/

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rw007

Joined: Oct 22, 2017
Posts: 3

Posted on Nov 02 2017 10:38 PM

BTW Paul still makes pick guards for any and all guitars.
http://pickguards.us/

Super cool guy. Stands behind all his work past and present.

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Redfeather

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Posted on Nov 02 2017 10:50 PM

That's a great body shape. It's what the Jazzmaster should have been!

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Bender

Joined: Dec 23, 2012
Posts: 24
Australia

Posted on Jun 26 2024 02:53 AM

rw007 wrote:

BTW Paul still makes pick guards for any and all guitars.
http://pickguards.us/

Super cool guy. Stands behind all his work past and present.

Bit of a thread necro, but I was checking out my Chandler Futurama today.

I think since I last posted I also have picked up an Austin Special and another Metro, in a red sparkle. That (the red Metro) is my go to guitar for playablity, just put the original pickups in storage and put a Lollar El Royo in the bridge and a Lollar Gold Foil in the neck.

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Bender

Joined: Dec 23, 2012
Posts: 24
Australia

Posted on Jun 26 2024 02:59 AM

wfoguy wrote:

Short or long scale?

7 years later I almost answer your question . . . sorry didn't see it until now. I will go measure it.

25.5" so long scale.

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Bender Joined: Dec 23, 2012 Posts: 24	Posted on Jul 19 2015 03:17 AM I recently picked this up as a trade (+ some cash). I have two other Chandlers, so was keen to expand my collection. Played it live already. Great neck, stays in tune, sounds good. Sorry for the quality of the pic--used my phone. 1997 Chandler Futurama (sort of a jag strat) Last edited: Jul 19, 2015 03:17:58 Top
abdul_tom Joined: Dec 04, 2006 Posts: 251	Posted on Jul 23 2015 02:58 PM that's cool there was a Hofner Futurama back in the 60s Top
da-ron Joined: Jan 02, 2009 Posts: 1307 The original Plymouth, UK.	Posted on Jul 24 2015 05:00 AM I quite like that. Not sure about the trem, but it's a nice looking guitar. Are they expensive? — http://thewaterboarders.bandcamp.com/ Top
Bender Joined: Dec 23, 2012 Posts: 24	Posted on Aug 01 2015 05:34 AM Well, about $1100 Australian--probably can find them around $1k US maybe a bit less. There was one on Reverb.com a number of months ago for under that. The trem is a standard Strat sort of trem--Gotoh Wilkinson VS100. Last edited: Aug 01, 2015 05:34:39 Top
choice_of_meat Joined: Oct 04, 2013 Posts: 42	Posted on Aug 06 2015 02:00 PM Sweet! I really like this guitar, reminds me of my thorn C/S #8.. Chandler makes good guitars from the ones I have played Top
rw007 Joined: Oct 22, 2017 Posts: 3	Posted on Nov 02 2017 10:15 AM Cool guitar! Any interest in selling? Top
Surfadelphia Joined: Sep 04, 2017 Posts: 434	Posted on Nov 02 2017 01:40 PM Nice. Chandler made some really interesting takes and morphs of classic designs. Very nicely made too. If I am not mistaken they were made in the USA. Top
Bender Joined: Dec 23, 2012 Posts: 24	Posted on Nov 02 2017 02:36 PM Yes, the Chandlers were all USA made. I have 4 now--picked up an Austin Special this year. They come up rarely in Australia, so I grab them when I can, though I scour Reverb as well. Unfortunately rw007 it's not for sale in the foreseeable future. Top
wfoguy Joined: Dec 11, 2011 Posts: 2133	Posted on Nov 02 2017 06:59 PM Short or long scale? Top
rw007 Joined: Oct 22, 2017 Posts: 3	Posted on Nov 02 2017 10:26 PM That's cool, Never hurts to ask.I do have the surf green one or whatever they call it. A great guitar! Chandler made some great stuff. I collect them. check out my facebook Chandler guitar fans page. https://www.facebook.com/rw007/ Top
rw007 Joined: Oct 22, 2017 Posts: 3	Posted on Nov 02 2017 10:38 PM BTW Paul still makes pick guards for any and all guitars. http://pickguards.us/ Super cool guy. Stands behind all his work past and present. Top
Redfeather Joined: Jul 30, 2016 Posts: 894	Posted on Nov 02 2017 10:50 PM That's a great body shape. It's what the Jazzmaster should have been! Top
Bender Joined: Dec 23, 2012 Posts: 24	Posted on Jun 26 2024 02:53 AM rw007 wrote: BTW Paul still makes pick guards for any and all guitars. http://pickguards.us/ Super cool guy. Stands behind all his work past and present. Bit of a thread necro, but I was checking out my Chandler Futurama today. I think since I last posted I also have picked up an Austin Special and another Metro, in a red sparkle. That (the red Metro) is my go to guitar for playablity, just put the original pickups in storage and put a Lollar El Royo in the bridge and a Lollar Gold Foil in the neck. Last edited: Jun 26, 2024 02:54:22 Top
Bender Joined: Dec 23, 2012 Posts: 24	Posted on Jun 26 2024 02:59 AM wfoguy wrote: Short or long scale? 7 years later I almost answer your question . . . sorry didn't see it until now. I will go measure it. 25.5" so long scale. Top

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