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Re: I couldn't resist the call of the siren 76 Super Chet!

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 6:45 pm
by MHargis
Hello MB,

It was a trade deal with CME. I gave them what they asked for the SC and they gave me what I asked for my guitar so it was a equal trade. I paid my fees to Reverb and they did the same along with we each paid shipping. Although the Super Chet did not arrive as it was listed and some shipping damage was found on my end. I made a claim and Reverb worked it out with both parties. I'm happy with the deal! I mod'ed her to my liking and now I have one of the best guitars I have ever touched. She has been played, a lot, and I wanted a proven SC with mojo that I would not be afraid to handle. I have some Minty guitars that I just can't bring myself to play. If you are looking for a wide neck guitar, these are hard to beat! And I go to a few Jams and she is always the Bell of the Ball. Everyone wants to play her.

Re: I couldn't resist the call of the siren 76 Super Chet!

PostPosted: Thu Jan 31, 2019 7:27 pm
by LMark
Thanks MHargis, for answering my PM. I was mainly curious about the inaccuracy of the description. When I PM'd you, I was looking at an item from that seller. LMark P.S. Wow! What mods on that axe!

Re: I couldn't resist the call of the siren 76 Super Chet!

PostPosted: Fri Feb 01, 2019 11:04 am
by MHargis
Mods ; "Black Sheep" Super Chet
9-6039=July 1976 39th built
Moddified by Hot Rod Hargis 10/10/18
Early Country Gent Layout with a twist,
Mud Switch;
Reversed Contact 3 way Toggle, north toggle .047 Audio Capacitor
south toggle .022 Audio Capacitor
Middle, switch bypass.
From the top
Master Vol on the horn
Neck Vol
Bridge Vol
Master Tone
Varitone 6 position Rotary Switch, shortening,
Position 1, .001 NOS Vintage Ceramic Capacitor
Position 2, .01 NOS Vintage Ceramic Capacitor
Position 3, .015 NOS Vintage Ceramic Capacitor
Position 4, .022 NOS Vintage Ceramic Capacitor
Position 5, .033 NOS Vintage Ceramic Capacitor
Position 6, .047 NOS Vintage Ceramic Capacitor

Redundant ground wires.
Armrest
Still looking for the right pick guard

Re: I couldn't resist the call of the siren 76 Super Chet!

PostPosted: Mon May 06, 2019 11:12 am
by MHargis
Still looking for the right pick guard.

Re: I couldn't resist the call of the siren 76 Super Chet!

PostPosted: Tue May 07, 2019 6:46 pm
by LMark
Whatcha looking for in a pickguard? LMark

Re: I couldn't resist the call of the siren 76 Super Chet!

PostPosted: Tue May 07, 2019 11:17 pm
by MHargis
Something wood (rosewood color) with inlays to match

Re: I couldn't resist the call of the siren 76 Super Chet!

PostPosted: Sat Sep 28, 2019 11:51 pm
by MHargis
Made some changes

Re: I couldn't resist the call of the siren 76 Super Chet!

PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 3:14 am
by Mike Nye
MHargis wrote:Made some changes

SC were one beautiful guitar, if you were lucky enough to get a good one, which was a real crap shoot. There was no bigger surprise, than gettin' a face fulla head stock when you opened the case!

Re: I couldn't resist the call of the siren 76 Super Chet!

PostPosted: Wed Mar 03, 2021 8:09 am
by DagerRande
I played one in a music store in Florida in 1978. They were heavily promoting Gibsons and were hosting a clinic that evening being conducted by a recording artist representing Gibson. Many people came out to hear this guy. I believe his name was Mike Elliot. Anyway, I was captivated with look and feeling of this SuperChet and I wasn't too interested in Gibsons that evening!

Re: I couldn't resist the call of the siren 76 Super Chet!

PostPosted: Fri Jun 23, 2023 9:45 pm
by albertgen
Good for you! Very nice! I wish I had mine back! Al