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Originally posted by anstratdubh1979Edge has at least two if not more of the 1976's. It appears that the #2, that was tunes to standard E, used for Miracle Drug and Beautiful Day is the one on auction.

Edge's first Explorer usually stays in E-flat for older tunes.

Does this mean IWF is gonna be in Eb from now on? lol.

I think Bret sums it up though - if I had the money I'd throw everything I had to get that Explorer, EVEN IF I find them awkward to play lol. Like I said elsewhere, I'd rather have one of his LPs...

djrlewis

17 years

Might bid on the Platinum disc. About all I could afford, and I can't afford that really.

for some of that stuff....

sapphire

17 years

ah allright

zooey

17 years

Originally posted by bcgdAlright folks! Which one of us is going to man up, smash the piggy bank and drop some serious coin for the ultimate U2 collectables?!!

http://www.auctionnetworklive.com/servlet/List.do?page=list&startLotId=382&direction=next&showThumbNails=on

http://www.auctionnetworklive.com/servlet/List.do?page=list&startLotId=401&direction=next&showThumbNails=on

Yes, you could be rolling deep in this...

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BTW if I could afford any of this stuff I would not be typing this; someone would be doing it for me.

I don't even drool over Bono and I'd do all manner of terrible things to get my hands on that jacket.

haytrain

17 years

Originally posted by zooey[..]

I don't even drool over Bono and I'd do all manner of terrible things to get my hands on that jacket.

I like the bass, myself.

anstratdubh1979

17 years

REST YOUR SOULS LIL EDGELINGS... IT'S # 3:

I'd contacted those running the auction and here are the facts of WHICH of The Edge's Explorers is being auctioned:

Dear Jeffrey,

We appreciate the dedication and interest in the U2 community regarding the Edge’s items in the upcoming Music Rising Icons of Music II auction.

As fans of U2 know the Edge has a large collection of instruments, including back up instruments. This particular Explorer is his #3 back up. Meaning, the Edge has at least two other of this model of guitar and used those two guitars with greater frequency than this particular guitar. That said here is what the Edge told us of this guitar:

“Dallas found this one in Cincinnati and it became one of the backup instruments for my main 1976 reissue Explorer during the 1987 Joshua Tree world tour and many U2 tours since.”

Regarding confusion over the serial number, Gibson serial numbers pre-1977 serial numbers varied greatly. Many strategies were employed before the development of the system employed by Gibson today.

From 1975-1977 some experimental serial numbers were used. Please refer Blue Book of Electric Guitars Sixth Edition Gibson Serialization available in pdf form on the Gibson website. Where you can find the following information on page 4:

“During the period from 1975-1977 Gibson used a transfer that had eight digit numbers, the first two indicate the year, 99=1975, 00=1976 and 06=1977, the following six digits are in the 100000 to 200000 range. MADE IN USA were also included on the transfer and some models had LIMITED EDITION also applied. A few bolt on neck instruments had a date ink stamped on the heel area.

In 1977, Gibson first introduced the serialization method that is in practice today. This updated system utilizes an impressed eight digit numbering scheme that covers both serializing and dating functions. The pattern is as follows:

YDDDYPPP

YY is the production year

DDD is the day of the year

PPP is the plant designation and/or instrument rank.”

You can see why many would contend that this guitar’s serial number indicates that it was made in the year 2000. The idiosyncrasies of the serial numbers can cause confusion that we hope to have cleared up.

Thank you - and happy bidding!

germcevoy

17 years

good news. Now he only has 2 left. It's a tough life

anstratdubh1979

17 years

Originally posted by germcevoygood news. Now he only has 2 left. It's a tough life

At least two... the auctioneers (nor Dallas or Edge) have mentioned if there is a # 4, # 5... etc.

Tough life, indeed!

bcgd

17 years

anstratdubh1979,

So what's your maxium bid going to be?

anstratdubh1979

17 years

Originally posted by bcgdanstratdubh1979,

So what's your maxium bid going to be?

Please, $80K+ for his no. THREE... now if it were his no. TWO...

Just kidding... Would I bid on it? In the words of "Bad" - "If I could, you know I would, if I could..."

I actually have a 1976 Gibson Ltd. Ed. Explorer. And since I live and LA and Edge has a house here... he's welcome to come play mine.

Actually, I'm loving the blue 1981 Les Paul Standard. I am awaiting more information on that one (ie: What songs were recorded with it, and such)