murph
Joined: Dec 16, 2010
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Chapel Hill, NC
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 10:30 AM
Like so many threads on SG101, this one has been informative and entertaining. The amp sold yesterday, so I thought it only appropriate to share the experience and wrap things up.
The day before Thanksgiving I received a response to my craigslist ad, enquiring about my availability during the holiday weekend. I replied saying I was in town and available to arrange a showing. Shortly afterwards I received another email asking if I would like to bring the amp by the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC) on Friday. I checked the DPAC calendar and exchanged a few more emails. Then this happened:
Joe was extremely warm and personable and made my wife and I feel right at home. He took the amp for a quick spin (including some tasty Link Wray-style vibrato knob twiddling) and I swear the amp never sounded like that when I played it. Not even close.
Joe is the consummate gear-head and I tried my level best to keep up with the knowledge he was dropping. The whole interaction was so laid-back and non-hurried. He led my wife and I out on stage and showed us his rig. I think he could tell where my eyes kept wandering... "yeah, so that's Anton Fig's drum kit back there". 
So, not only did the whole transaction go smooth as silk, but the Bandmaster went to a guy who really appreciates it for what it is. I'm sure Joe has dozens and dozens of amplifiers that sit idle most of the time. But I'm also sure that he does in fact play them. And if what I heard coming out of my old Bandmaster is any indication, I'd wager they all sound effing amazing.
-murph
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IvanP
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southern Michigan
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 10:35 AM
 That is so AWESOME!!! Wow, Murph! Congrats on the fantastic experience! Joe gets a lot of crap from a lot of people and though his music is not to my taste, I've only ever heard stories of him being a super-nice guy, and a HUGE gear-head. He's very genuine about who he is and what he loves, and I've read interviews with him where he's very open about the fact that he's not in the same league as his heroes. And anyway, anybody that can make a good living playing blues guitar in today's musical environment is doing something right. Thanks for sharing this, what an ending to the entire saga!
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Brian
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 11:09 AM
That's awesome Murph!! I'm always amazed by the stories that our SG101 members report back here. Wow!
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Matt22
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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 03:04 PM
It is a great story, but I honestly don't know who "Joe" is.
Congrats!!!
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GatoStrato
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 03:45 PM
Whoa! That's too cool! It has found a worthy home.
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Mark
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Ibleedburgundy
Joined: Aug 04, 2016
Posts: 16
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 06:30 PM
See this is one of those times when you can say "cool story bro" and mean it in all sincerity! Congrats!
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5320
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 06:51 PM
Matt22 wrote:
It is a great story, but I honestly don't know who "Joe" is.
i don't know who joe is either.....inquiring minds want to know
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murph
Joined: Dec 16, 2010
Posts: 342
Chapel Hill, NC
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 07:10 PM
Thanks for all the kind words everyone! "Cool story bro", classic!
Apologies for not giving Joe's full name... Joe Bonamassa. A very quick overview of "who is Joe Bonamassa" can be found here.
Durham NC obviously loves them some Joe Bonamassa... the DPAC was completely sold out (on black Friday no less) and this was his 4th or 5th show in that room. I confess to not being a hardcore blues fan, but his soundcheck was insanely tight and it's obvious how much he loves playing guitar. I'm definitely going out of my way to see his show next time he's in town.
-murph
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Matt22
Joined: Feb 15, 2007
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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 07:40 PM
Well, that's REALLY a cool story then. I still don't know who he is, but it looks like he's quite the guitar god. This is a story that you'll pass down from generation to generation. GREAT times! I'll have to listen to some of his work to get a feel. He certainly has excellent taste in amplification!!!! Congrats again!
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
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Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
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Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
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IvanP
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
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southern Michigan
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 08:13 PM
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Matt22
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Fredericksburg, Virginia
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 08:27 PM
Holy brownfaces, Batman!
Wow oh wow oh wow!
I agree with a lot of that thread about prices and such. I also agree that the Brownface Bandmaster is the cream of the crop when it comes to piggy-back amps. Having just found one again after many years, I'm happy as can be. 
At least Joe now has a Bandmaster! Buy yours before the price goes way up!!
— Matt "tha Kat" Lentz
Skippy and the Skipjacks: 2018-2020
Skippyandtheskipjacks.net
https://www.facebook.com/skippyandtheskipjacks
Otto and the Ottomans: 2014-2015
The Coconauts surf band: 2009-2014
www.theamazingcoconauts.com
Group Captain and the Mandrakes 2013
http://www.gcmband.com/
The Surfside IV: 2002-2005, 2008-2009
the Del-Vamps: 1992-1999, 2006-2007
http://www.dblcrown.com/delvamps.html
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Sonichris
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 08:41 PM
Wow! Cool story! Congrats on the sale!
And - I think all my Bandmasters just went up in value a little. 
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JObeast
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
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Finknabad, Squinkistan
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Posted on Nov 26 2016 10:27 PM
Wow, Murph, that is a pretty cool ending to a gear sale.
I almost sold a Coronado XII to Brad Gillis, the guy from Night Ranger, but he didn't like it.
I sold two custom exotic electrics to Trey Spruance (who is famous with 15,000 people maybe worldwide) who became a friend thereby (he comped me tickets to SC3 show first).
I sold my Fulltone Tube Tape Echo to the producer of the Raveonettes' best records...
But I never sold anything to Joey Bonamassa!
I bet you got top dollar too!
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Badger
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Wisconsin
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Posted on Nov 27 2016 08:59 AM
Great story - Congratulations & thanks for sharing.
Imagine that sets the bar for you in terms of gear-selling from now on.
Good that you got some great pictures too. If you come up to the Northland fishing be sure & hit the Blacksmith Shop Motel & Bar for one of their shirts... 
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SurfBeat
Joined: Dec 31, 2008
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Riverside, CA
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Posted on Nov 28 2016 04:42 PM
murph wrote:
Like so many threads on SG101, this one has been informative and entertaining. The amp sold yesterday, so I thought it only appropriate to share the experience and wrap things up.
MOST IMPORTANT QUESTION LEFT UNANSWERED: What price did the 64 Bandmaster sell for?
I ask because there were a few different opinions submitted pertaining to the amps value (as well as best place[s] to advertise the amp.)
My opinion of the amps value came from Vintage Guitar's price guide, some took a more nostalgic viewpoint.
Many of us, at your request submitted our opinions, how about revealing the results. Much appreciated.
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SanchoPansen
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Posted on Dec 13 2016 07:22 AM
Wow, awesome!
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