Guest HRB853370 Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 What are the specs of a Blues Deluxe versus the 535? The bottom of the Blues Deluxe does not seem quite as wide. And, were these made exclusively for Ed Roman Guitars? Seems like when they pop up, I am always told they were acquired through his dealership.
Hfan Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 From what I have heard here, they where an Ed R creation somewhat like a Prospect but with a solid block and presumably less feedback issues. Also like the Prospect has a smaller body than the 535. There is a nice one on e bay I was looking at yesterday not that I am in a buying mode.
skydog52 Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 Looks like a Prospect to me. I found this article on them. http://www.industriousbird.com/blues_deluxe.html
tulk1 Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 Looks like a Prospect to me. I found this article on them. http://www.industrio...ues_deluxe.html That reads like Ed himself wrote that. Next PSP, get Marv off in a corner and ask him about ER. Then step back. .......... As far as the Blues Deluxe, it IS at hear a Prospect, with ER's customizations. Most of which were great ideas, except for maybe some of his color choices. ..........
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 That reads like Ed himself wrote that. Next PSP, get Marv off in a corner and ask him about ER. Then step back. .......... As far as the Blues Deluxe, it IS at hear a Prospect, with ER's customizations. Most of which were great ideas, except for maybe some of his color choices. .......... Tulk, I heard the two them (M and E)are hunting buds......but maybe thats just a rumor.
tbonesullivan Posted May 15, 2011 Posted May 15, 2011 wasn't the blues deluxe basically a prospect with a solid center block like a 535? and maybe the super secret un-patentable "black back" pickups.
Jimbob Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Tulk, I heard the two them (M and E)are hunting buds......but maybe thats just a rumor. At one time this might've been true, and up until Heritage went through it's difficult period a few years ago, Ed did nothing but praise Heritage and their guitars. Behind Jay Wolfe, I believe that Ed was once the second largest retailer of Heritage guitars. However, during Heritage's setback, I recall reading some words from Ed that totally bashed the company. As we're all probably aware, Ed is quite an outspoken fellow, and if something rubs him the wrong way, he isn't afraid to say what's on his mind. Whether Ed and Marv are friends today, I don't have a clue, but I do know that they had a falling out of some kind not too terribly long ago. I've also noticed that Ed doesn't stock very many Heritages these days, either.
DetroitBlues Posted May 16, 2011 Posted May 16, 2011 Tulk, I heard the two them (M and E)are hunting buds......but maybe thats just a rumor. So which one plays the part of Elmer Fudd and the other Bugs Bunny?
heritagefan7 Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 I contacted ER several months ago and was told that he doesn't carry Heritage anymore. Don't know who I spoke to, but there wasn't a lot of joy in the conversation on the side of ER's staff. What a shame. Hate to hear anything difficult in conjunction w/ Heritage. But..I'm biased. Hope they fixed the problem.
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 From what I have heard here, they where an Ed R creation somewhat like a Prospect but with a solid block and presumably less feedback issues. Also like the Prospect has a smaller body than the 535. There is a nice one on e bay I was looking at yesterday not that I am in a buying mode. Tried to nail it but came in second and $25 short!
Hfan Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 So which one plays the part of Elmer Fudd and the other Bugs Bunny? Saw a you tube video of ed roman or his luthier, can't recall, shooting a Les Paul full of holes with a submachinegun. FWIW Was pretty entertaining.
Hfan Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Tried to nail it but came in second and $25 short! She looked sweet, too bad, that's rough to miss by that much. What did it go for? . Anyone here get it?
tbonesullivan Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 This one? It jumped up a bunch in the last hour: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300556696495&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1610wt_1141 still a great deal though, especially with those collectors item pickups.
DetroitBlues Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 Are there any pics of the "blues deluxe" guitar or anyone know what the finishi options were?
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 This one? It jumped up a bunch in the last hour: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300556696495&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_1610wt_1141 still a great deal though, especially with those collectors item pickups. Yeah, thats the one. I didn't want to go over $1200 with shipping. Oh well. My credit card is saved by the bell again!
Guest HRB853370 Posted May 17, 2011 Posted May 17, 2011 She looked sweet, too bad, that's rough to miss by that much. What did it go for? . Anyone here get it? $1196
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