ST. BLUES Eliminator 1 "Billy Gibbons" 1984 White. Strings & Things Workshop. VERY RARE Plays Great

ST. BLUES

S&T

Strings & Things

E1

ELIMINATOR I

“Billy Gibbons”

Design

CUSTOM GUITAR

January, 1984

STRINGS & THINGS IN MEMPHIS, INC.

HISTORICAL

 

THE SAINT BLUES GUITAR WORKSHOP:

"A feel and a sound you have to experience to understand"-the motto of ST. BLUES GUITAR WORKSHOP in Memphis, TN.

And yes, I understand. I understand to the point that I own close to 20 all original early 1980's St. Blues Custom, Strings and Things et al guitars.

They (from this early time period) were among the best American guitars ever built. Their history is well told. But they still fail to get the respect deserved. So, "experience their feel and sound" so that you can "understand" their greatness. Among my collection of over 1,500 vintage and custom guitars, I consider these vintage St. Blues guitars to be among the most underappreciated and undervalued instruments in the collectibles marketplace. I expect that will change-because it should (along with Standel, Kustom, Veillette Citron, and other great American brands).

 

In 1978, Keckler joined Tom Anderson and David Schecter out in California to turn Schecter Guitar Research from a parts supplier to a guitar company. But anyone who’s ever lived in Memphis knows you can’t stay away long and in 1983 he came home to continue his guitar work, and formed St. Blues Guitars with the founders of Strings and Things in 1984. Using the body shape that Tom had created some years before, the first St. Blues model was created and not surprisingly named the “Bluesmaster”. Sometimes you hit it just right. This unique guitar stands up to any classic design, and people who know a great guitar were quick to notice. Soon you would find a Bluesmaster in the hands of Eric Clapton, Bono, Albert King, Elliot Easton, Marshall Crenshaw, Glen Frey, Billy Gibbons... We could go on but this isn’t a book.

 

THIS GUITAR.

SN: 02138

This guitar was made in January, 1984.

This is one of the later S & T models. The Eliminator Series was described in their catalog as being "high performance" and "smokes competition". I think they mean that it is loud, like a dragster. It does have that raked look of a long rail. Has only one HUMBUCKER pickup at the Bridge position (hand wound by S & T). Locking Kahler tremolo system.

OPERATIONAL CONDITION: Works the way it should.

COSMETIC CONDITION: This is one of those guitars that appears to have been handled but not played. As you can see from the photos, there are some blemishes, scraps, and scratches on it (especially on the front top) but then the neck looks like it has never been touched. Could have been a singer holder-where the singer held the guitar while singing and not playing but thinking it made him look great.

COMES WITH NEW TWEED CASE.

 FROM MY PERSONAL COLLECTION.

I have a lot of guitars in my collection. Many are “mass brands” but my favorites are “personal brands”.

Personal brands are those unique guitars that have been built by the hands of an independent builder, many times working alone, who is building with his/her hands what his/her mind has already created. And as it is being built, the guitar becomes a “personal brand” because it is the person who is building it. And for me, I just hear more depth in the sound and tone these guitars produce. They are special.

Please ask any additional questions you may have.

FREE SHIPPING TO CONTINENTAL USA.

Buyers outside continental USA, please ask for shipping quote before buying this guitar.

Thank you.

 

MY TRY IT OUT POLICY.

Understanding the normal hesitation of buying a guitar without first playing it, I want to make sure these guitars make you happy. To accomplish that, I want you to try them for 72 hours (three days). Play them, hold them, walk around with them on your back, sleep with then-whatever it takes for you to make sure these are the ones for you. During that time, you can return them for a full refund of your payment price (but of course they need to be treated well while you have them, as I expect you will) less shipping cost and you must pay the cost to ship it back to us.

 

If one arrives damaged, please let me know immediately by email. Be sure to hold onto all packing material and the box. I will contact the shipper for an inspection. Remember that this can take up to a couple of weeks but I will rush it along.

Minor problems. If there is a problem with one of the guitars when it arrives, e.g., loose wires etc. then I will work with you to get it repaired by someone in your area.

 

OTHER POLICIES.

A. Payment Policy: PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF PURCHASE.

B. Shipping Policy: I will ship to the continental USA ONLY.

C. Return Policy:

1. Returnable within 3 days of delivery. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer pays all return shipping costs.

2. Returns of undamaged and unmodified instruments may allowed, with permission of Seller, for a period of up to 14 days following delivering but will be subject to a 20% restocking fee. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs.

D. Refunds: Buyer receives a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges and restocking fees if appropriate.

E. The guarantee:

1. The guitar is in the cosmetic condition as described in this ad. Used guitars will all have signs of use to include dings, dents, scratches, smudges, etc.

2. The guitar is in fully operational condition.

3. Buyer has 72 hrs. to inspect the guitar or have it inspected. Any defects, damage, misrepresentations or other problems must be reported within that time period in writing to the Seller.

4. In the case of damage during shipment, Buyer shall immediately inform seller of such damage and will maintain all original packing materials and box for inspection by the transportation company.

5. If other problems are discovered, Seller will either arrange for repair etc. at a location near the Buyer or request that the Buyer return the guitar to the Seller. Items must be returned in original, as-shipped condition with all original packaging and no signs of use. Buyer assumes responsibility for all return shipping costs. Seller will correct indicated problems and ship the guitar back to the Buyer within 7-10 days of receiving it.

6. Refund Procedure.

a. If the guitar cannot be repaired or replaced with a similar item from Seller’s inventory, the Seller will provide a full refund in their original payment method less any shipping charges and restocking fees if appropriate.

b. During this 72-hour evaluation period, the Buyer may return the guitar for any reason by notifying Seller and receiving a Return Authorization number. Guitar must be in the same condition as received by the Buyer. Buyer pays cost of shipping guitar back to Seller.

c. Returns may be allowed, with permission of Seller and issuance of RA#, after the 72 hour evaluation period for up to 14 days total but a standard 20% Restocking Fee will be charged for the return. Guitar must be in the same condition as received by the Buyer. Buyer pays cost of shipping guitar back to Seller.

NOTE: I want each Buyer of a guitar from my collection to be pleased and happy with his/her purchase so let me know immediately of any problems with your purchase so that we can work it out. Thanks.