Eddie Bertrand's Gear for sale, update list 6-17-2013, on page 5

JakeDobner

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Posted on May 03 2013 06:17 PM

That's a lot of gear... Awesome to know he was into synths and drum machines! I'd love to get my hands on that Prophet 600.

What was he recording...?

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artdecade

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Twangsville
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Posted on May 04 2013 08:14 AM

I was shocked by all the synths lists there too.

That said, I am not worthy to own any of his gear. I just hope that the gear finds it way to some happy homes.

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mom_surfing

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the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on May 04 2013 09:28 AM

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dp

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mojave desert, california
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Posted on May 04 2013 11:41 AM

The Maestro Phazer, the Fostec gear and the ebow are all super-cool relics...

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HBkahuna

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Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.
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Posted on May 04 2013 11:47 AM

Eddie did a tremendous amount of recording in his home studio. He has hundreds of house of recorded unreleased material. Most of it non-surf. There is a producer who produced albums for some major artists that is interested in the project. Not sure what will come of it at this point. For those seriously interested in any of his gear, CALL Steve Soest for the best response.

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bigtikidude

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Posted on May 05 2013 01:39 AM

Another E-mail from Steve,

hi linda and jeff- i'm not a member of surf guitar 101 or any of the other forums. can you possibly post a note thanking everyone for their interest and patience, and let them know that I'm compiling a list of those who have contacted me expressing interest in eddie's gear ? there's been an overwhelming amount of interest, which doesn't surprise me one bit. eddie bertrand was a cultural icon; a rock star back in the day when you could probably count the, all on your fingers and toes ! john and I will be inspecting and assessing the equipment starting this week, and then we'll send lists (with description and prices) to those who have contacted me. there's a lot of gear, so it'll be a bit at a time, probably over the next month or so . some of the items will possibly be available as early as this coming tuesday. interested buyers can contact me via phone or email next week , tuesday, wednesday and thursday. the first official showing will be at the pasadena guitar show on saturday, may 25th. thanks for your help,

steve soest
soest guitar, orange, ca.
714 538 0272

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kenposurf

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Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted on May 05 2013 05:57 PM

This may or may not work/happen but I contacted Steve re: Eddie's Jag...my thought is if I can buy it this could give the surf community a little space to come together and kick into a fund so this piece of surf guitar history could be seen by all hanging where it belongs in Huntington Beach.
This would mean a lot of folks kicking in what they can $50-$100 each would be great ..perhaps if he is willing, get Brian to hold the funds..from what I understand the price tag will be a bit over 4k..that's a lot of money and if I pull the trigger on it and don't get enough $ I'll be paying a cc bill for quite awhile
I have heard from a few that I have mentioned this idea to who are willing to donate..anyway..would like to see this guitar out in public not hid away in a collection.

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Brian

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Posted on May 05 2013 09:23 PM

I'd be in for that.

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PrestonRice

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Posted on May 05 2013 09:28 PM

I can probably donate a little. I want to see this when I visit the HB pier.. Someday...

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D22

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Posted on May 05 2013 10:19 PM

Count me in George.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on May 05 2013 11:43 PM

It would be sweet if it resided in the museum, but was able to be loaned out to bands recording. Obviously, it couldn't be lent to just anybody... but...

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HBkahuna

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Posted on May 06 2013 12:35 AM

Perhaps someone should consult with the Museum?

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Noel

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Posted on May 06 2013 01:48 AM

I'll do what I can.

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kenposurf

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Santa Rosa, CA
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Posted on May 06 2013 08:16 AM

Talking with a few here and crunched some numbers.
It will take aprox 50 $100 donations ..twice that at $50..
Lots more for jars of pennies etc..as they say "no donation is too small.
That said, I need to ask those interested and able to get involved to pm me or post if you like an amount they feel they can donate.
I may get "the call" anytime and will need to make a decision on the spot.
I'm not feeling neg or positive of this idea becoming a reality..it is a lot of money and everyone here has living and family costs to deal with..let the "pledges" begin and we'll see if we can make it happen

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www.northofmalibu.com

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Brian

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Posted on May 06 2013 08:19 AM

As Tim suggested we should probably see if the HB Surfing Museum would be willing to display / take possession of the guitar.

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tdsurf

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Posted on May 06 2013 08:51 AM

That's a great idea, let the museum curate the important items. I'd donate towards that. These guitars simply CANNOT end up in Arkansas or Topeka.

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Sonichris

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Posted on May 06 2013 08:54 AM

What about "Kickstarter"? As I understand it, if the goal isn't reached, then everyone gets the money they pledged back. No risk for anyone.

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Richard

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Posted on May 06 2013 09:08 AM

I think Chris' Kickstarter idea is a good one. I'm game.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on May 06 2013 09:56 AM

tdsurf wrote:

These guitars simply CANNOT end up in Arkansas or Topeka.

... Better to end up with a player in Arkansas or Kansas than somebody who will baby it in California!

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LittleKahunaCraig

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Orange County, CA
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Posted on May 06 2013 10:52 AM

Count me and the Breakaways in for a donation.

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JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 03 2013 06:17 PM That's a lot of gear... Awesome to know he was into synths and drum machines! I'd love to get my hands on that Prophet 600. What was he recording...? Top
artdecade Joined: Aug 30, 2012 Posts: 399 Twangsville	Posted on May 04 2013 08:14 AM I was shocked by all the synths lists there too. That said, I am not worthy to own any of his gear. I just hope that the gear finds it way to some happy homes. — To Boldly go where no Tiki has gone before... Top
mom_surfing Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 5266 the outer banks of north carolina	Posted on May 04 2013 09:28 AM — www.surfintheeye.com Top
dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3545 mojave desert, california	Posted on May 04 2013 11:41 AM The Maestro Phazer, the Fostec gear and the ebow are all super-cool relics... Top
HBkahuna Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1778 Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.	Posted on May 04 2013 11:47 AM Eddie did a tremendous amount of recording in his home studio. He has hundreds of house of recorded unreleased material. Most of it non-surf. There is a producer who produced albums for some major artists that is interested in the project. Not sure what will come of it at this point. For those seriously interested in any of his gear, CALL Steve Soest for the best response. Top
bigtikidude Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 25309 Anaheim(So.Cal.)U.S.A.	Posted on May 05 2013 01:39 AM Another E-mail from Steve, hi linda and jeff- i'm not a member of surf guitar 101 or any of the other forums. can you possibly post a note thanking everyone for their interest and patience, and let them know that I'm compiling a list of those who have contacted me expressing interest in eddie's gear ? there's been an overwhelming amount of interest, which doesn't surprise me one bit. eddie bertrand was a cultural icon; a rock star back in the day when you could probably count the, all on your fingers and toes ! john and I will be inspecting and assessing the equipment starting this week, and then we'll send lists (with description and prices) to those who have contacted me. there's a lot of gear, so it'll be a bit at a time, probably over the next month or so . some of the items will possibly be available as early as this coming tuesday. interested buyers can contact me via phone or email next week , tuesday, wednesday and thursday. the first official showing will be at the pasadena guitar show on saturday, may 25th. thanks for your help, steve soest soest guitar, orange, ca. 714 538 0272 — Jeff(bigtikidude) Top
kenposurf Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA	Posted on May 05 2013 05:57 PM This may or may not work/happen but I contacted Steve re: Eddie's Jag...my thought is if I can buy it this could give the surf community a little space to come together and kick into a fund so this piece of surf guitar history could be seen by all hanging where it belongs in Huntington Beach. This would mean a lot of folks kicking in what they can $50-$100 each would be great ..perhaps if he is willing, get Brian to hold the funds..from what I understand the price tag will be a bit over 4k..that's a lot of money and if I pull the trigger on it and don't get enough $ I'll be paying a cc bill for quite awhile I have heard from a few that I have mentioned this idea to who are willing to donate..anyway..would like to see this guitar out in public not hid away in a collection. — www.northofmalibu.com Last edited: May 05, 2013 17:58:34 Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19194 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on May 05 2013 09:23 PM I'd be in for that. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
PrestonRice Joined: Oct 05, 2012 Posts: 1725 Austin, Texas	Posted on May 05 2013 09:28 PM I can probably donate a little. I want to see this when I visit the HB pier.. Someday... — IMO. Top
D22 Joined: Apr 20, 2006 Posts: 2054	Posted on May 05 2013 10:19 PM Count me in George. — Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 05 2013 11:43 PM It would be sweet if it resided in the museum, but was able to be loaned out to bands recording. Obviously, it couldn't be lent to just anybody... but... Top
HBkahuna Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1778 Star, Idaho. Formerly lived in Surf City USA.	Posted on May 06 2013 12:35 AM Perhaps someone should consult with the Museum? Top
Noel Joined: Mar 15, 2011 Posts: 8528 Back in Piitsburgh, Pennsylvania, where I grew up.	Posted on May 06 2013 01:48 AM I'll do what I can. — This is Noel. Reverb's at maximum an' I'm givin' 'er all she's got. Top
kenposurf Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA	Posted on May 06 2013 08:16 AM Talking with a few here and crunched some numbers. It will take aprox 50 $100 donations ..twice that at $50.. Lots more for jars of pennies etc..as they say "no donation is too small. That said, I need to ask those interested and able to get involved to pm me or post if you like an amount they feel they can donate. I may get "the call" anytime and will need to make a decision on the spot. I'm not feeling neg or positive of this idea becoming a reality..it is a lot of money and everyone here has living and family costs to deal with..let the "pledges" begin and we'll see if we can make it happen — www.northofmalibu.com Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19194 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on May 06 2013 08:19 AM As Tim suggested we should probably see if the HB Surfing Museum would be willing to display / take possession of the guitar. — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
tdsurf Joined: Aug 13, 2007 Posts: 409	Posted on May 06 2013 08:51 AM That's a great idea, let the museum curate the important items. I'd donate towards that. These guitars simply CANNOT end up in Arkansas or Topeka. — Sound of the Surf, the movie Facebook SOTS Top
Sonichris Joined: Mar 06, 2006 Posts: 1872 Wear gloves - I'm in the Rockies	Posted on May 06 2013 08:54 AM What about "Kickstarter"? As I understand it, if the goal isn't reached, then everyone gets the money they pledged back. No risk for anyone. — "You can't tell where you're going if you don't know where you've been" Top
Richard Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1674 Georgia	Posted on May 06 2013 09:08 AM I think Chris' Kickstarter idea is a good one. I'm game. — The Mystery Men? El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists SSS Agent #31 Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on May 06 2013 09:56 AM tdsurf wrote: These guitars simply CANNOT end up in Arkansas or Topeka. ... Better to end up with a player in Arkansas or Kansas than somebody who will baby it in California! Top
LittleKahunaCraig Joined: Jan 09, 2008 Posts: 369 Orange County, CA	Posted on May 06 2013 10:52 AM Count me and the Breakaways in for a donation. — Craig Skelly Little Kahuna www.littlekahunamusic.com The Breakaways The Curl Riders Top

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