NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

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NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by niksureal » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:05 pm

happened upon this on ebay $450 with orginal case and free shipping. could not pass up. these guitars have been on my top 5 dream guitar list for years. just looking at it makes me giddy. super comfortable neck. pickups sound just perfect for what i will be using it for (surf). still cant believe i finally own one.

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the only down side of this guitar is how long it is. it doesnt fit in any of my gig bags. hard cases arent always fun to lug around.
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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by HNB » Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:09 pm

Nice :)
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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by countertext » Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:17 pm

That seems like a deal. Did somebody die in it or something?

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by niksureal » Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:02 pm

HNB wrote:Nice
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countertext wrote:That seems like a deal. Did somebody die in it or something?
i am hoping not. though a haunted guitar would be a price i could live with haha.

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by fuzzjunkie » Mon Aug 14, 2017 8:14 am

Have only seen one original in person. In a collector's display case. The first time I remember seeing one was a picture on the sleeve of a Flaming Lips record.

Do they have a Mosrite sound to them? They look like a guitar Vox should have made as the tail shape is similar to the Vox organ guitar or the 12-strings that came after the teardrop guitar.

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by garyptaszek » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:47 am

I couldn't be more bloody jealous! But, I'm also stoked for you :P

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by The Dead Ranch Hands » Mon Aug 14, 2017 10:49 am

There's something really satisfying about that guitar. Congrats

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by niksureal » Mon Aug 14, 2017 3:51 pm

fuzzjunkie wrote:Have only seen one original in person. In a collector's display case. The first time I remember seeing one was a picture on the sleeve of a Flaming Lips record.

Do they have a Mosrite sound to them? They look like a guitar Vox should have made as the tail shape is similar to the Vox organ guitar or the 12-strings that came after the teardrop guitar.
they do have a fairly mosrite-esque sound to them. hot and punchy but not in any way ridiculous.

garyptaszek wrote:I couldn't be more bloody jealous! But, I'm also stoked for you
thanks haha, appreciate it, sir.

The Dead Ranch Hands wrote:There's something really satisfying about that guitar. Congrats
thanks :)

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by Larsongs » Mon Aug 14, 2017 9:01 pm

I have a white Phantom "Brian Jones" Teardrop & a black & white Phantom 12 String w/ Tremelo. So I totally get it!

I really like your Guitar! Thanks a lot! I want one!

Lars

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by garyptaszek » Tue Aug 15, 2017 11:53 am

If you do ever decide to part ways with it... please inform me :whistle:

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by niksureal » Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:02 am

Larsongs wrote:I have a white Phantom "Brian Jones" Teardrop & a black & white Phantom 12 String w/ Tremelo. So I totally get it!

I really like your Guitar! Thanks a lot! I want one!

Lars
ive always wanted a 12 string phantom. and the guitar organ. haha.
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garyptaszek wrote:If you do ever decide to part ways with it... please inform me
will do. though, i cant really imagine getting rid of it.

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by garyptaszek » Wed Aug 23, 2017 12:34 pm

niksureal wrote:
ive always wanted a 12 string phantom. and the guitar organ. haha.
thanks.
garyptaszek wrote:If you do ever decide to part ways with it... please inform me
will do. though, i cant really imagine getting rid of it.
>:( figures...

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by Big tuna » Wed Aug 23, 2017 12:49 pm

That is a nice guitar and nice price as well congratulations. I would like like to have the Mosrite style myself.

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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by s_mcsleazy » Wed Aug 23, 2017 1:28 pm

the man or astroman fan in me loves this
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Re: NGD Hallmark Swept Wing

Post by friendshipmaster » Wed Aug 23, 2017 2:14 pm

Wow! What a score congrats!

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