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  1. March 21st, 2008, 09:40 PM #1
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    Default MY D'Aquisto Centura

    I didn't want to say anything until she arrived. Y'all remember what happened to the last Centura I bought.



    Last Friday I won this beauty on ebay:











    A Benedetto floating pickup was added, and a luthier later made a larger pick guard to include both volume and a tone pot.





    Now, she was shipped via UPS, even though I offered to pay the extra to ship her USPS. I would love to tell you UPS got it right this time. But they didn't.

    Fortunately, the only damage was that the glue gave where the pick guard was glued to the support brace. No biggie, it's something I can fix myself, AND I WILL. I WILL NOT LET UPS GET THEIR FILTHY HANDS ON THIS BEAUTY AGAIN.

    Otherwise, she is mint. We're in Houston right now without my camera. But give me a few days and we'll have pics.
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  2. March 21st, 2008, 09:57 PM #2
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    that is sweet...congrats!

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  3. March 21st, 2008, 10:22 PM #3
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    Dang, that is sweet! Legendary brand!
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    Very unique! I've never seen anything like that. Truly a beauty. :
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  5. March 22nd, 2008, 12:55 AM #5
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    oooohhhhhhhh
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    Wow, blow me away... that is one sweeeeet looking geetar!

    Congrats!


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    Shiner , Are you and CB hitting the road soon on that world tour? Just Kiddin"
    That's a nice one, enjoy!
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    Abso-freakin' gorgeous, Shiner!


    I'm glad that you can fix the guitar. If only we could fix UPS
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  9. March 22nd, 2008, 05:59 AM #9
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    Very, very cool!!!!

    We will have to chat later. I'm sure it's a busy morning for both of us.

    You got yourself a gem.: : :
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    Very nice Shiner

    I'm sure you will take very good care of her now that she is safe in your hands


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  11. March 22nd, 2008, 11:19 AM #11
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    Shiner,,

    I guess good things do come to those who wait,,,,,,,,,,,

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    Ditto THAT, "206".

    Yeah, Shiner, it looks like in the long run, you've scored an even better Centura than the 1st, with that floating pcikup, 'cuz now you've got the option to plug her in. :

    Congrats on what looks like a gorgeous and glorious happy ending to your quest
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    Way cool Shiner..can't wait to see more pix.
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    Thanks y'all. It's killing me that I haven't been able to play her yet because of the disconnected pick guard hanging from a wire. But fortunately the boy has been keeping us busy. We hit the Houston Museum of Natural Science today and saw the "Lucy" exhibit. It was outstanding. Definitely a once in a lifetime kind of thing. And the Centura will be waiting for me to fix when we get home tomorrow, so it's all good.

    The boy's taking us out for sushi tonight, then we'll be cracking open a new bottle of Rowan's Creek Kentucky bourbon! Life is good in Houston, Texas.:
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    Quote Originally Posted by luvmyshiner
    We hit the Houston Museum of Natural Science today and saw the "Lucy" exhibit. It was outstanding. Definitely a once in a lifetime kind of thing.
    And I thought they had buried her. I guess I should start reading People Magazine.

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    Quote Originally Posted by luvmyshiner
    And the Centura will be waiting for me to fix when we get home tomorrow, so it's all good.
    so you got yourself a roll of duct tape then i hope... :

    Quote Originally Posted by luvmyshiner
    then we'll be cracking open a new bottle of Rowan's Creek Kentucky bourbon! Life is good in Houston, Texas.:
    cheers!! -----> \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ <----- drinks for everybody!

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    Congrats on the guit Shiner, I know you've wanted one of these for a very long time. I can't believe the luck you have with UPS. Oh well, bring it to Pearl so we can check it out.
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    Quote Originally Posted by warren0728
    so you got yourself a roll of duct tape then i hope... :


    cheers!! -----> \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ <----- drinks for everybody!

    ww
    Got a couple of rolls Warren, just in case.: But I think I'll wait till tomorrow when I'm not drinkin' to get started.

    Quote Originally Posted by strumsalot
    Congrats on the guit Shiner, I know you've wanted one of these for a very long time. I can't believe the luck you have with UPS. Oh well, bring it to Pearl so we can check it out.
    Will do Chad. I'll have her as good as new by next weekend.
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    Thanks for sharing the pics...
    Looks like it was worth waiting for. Nice catch!
    Interesting bridge. I assume it's original but did not notice it on the first one...
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