Members Ilikepoison Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 I came across this guitar in the local shop, played well, never seen one like it. Me being me, I bought it. Anyone ever heard of Marvel guitars? I asked the man at the shop and he had no idea. Not a scrap of info online either. Never the less, baby plays like a dream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members q-4000 Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 I had a bass a few years back that looked just like that didnt say marvel but had the CM on the headstock never found out what it was! I bought it for 300 at a pawn shop and sold it to a bass player for 800 wish i had kept it it was fretless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mercury-666 Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 its beautifle. what brand pups? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Salsage Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 Cool Guitar:thu: Love that neck through design. looks Strong. Wish I could help identify it for You Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ilikepoison Posted August 1, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 I've looked all over to figure it out. I had to get it, just felt right to play. It really has some weight to it. Real solid. For the pickups, their marvel brand. They don't sound bad really. About to drop new pups in it probably. Maybe some lace sensors in the neck and mid, and a nice bucker thats warm and fat. Maybe a pearly gates for the bridge.. heart isn't set on anything yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jtr654 Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 Looks like a Warwick bass? Might be a Martin made guitar they try to enter the Electric market it seems like every Decade or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Salsage Posted August 1, 2008 Members Share Posted August 1, 2008 I've looked all over to figure it out. I had to get it, just felt right to play. It really has some weight to it. Real solid. For the pickups, their marvel brand. They don't sound bad really. About to drop new pups in it probably. Maybe some noiseless in the neck and mid, and a nice bucker thats warm and fat. Maybe a pearly gates for the bridge.. heart isn't set on anything yet. Someone here will know about that Guitar eventually:wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deaner33 Posted August 2, 2008 Members Share Posted August 2, 2008 I don't know anything about the guitar, but it looks very nice. If you don't mind me asking, how much did you pay for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members corpseal Posted August 2, 2008 Members Share Posted August 2, 2008 Here ya go: http://www.vintaxe.com/catalogs_american_marvel.htm A year or so ago, I saw a Marvel guitar on Ebay. It was a deep red and styled like an old 50s kay solidbody. The above link is a pay link, but maybe it will get you started. Looks like Marvel was an American company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ilikepoison Posted August 2, 2008 Author Members Share Posted August 2, 2008 i traded a beat up Epi LP standard for it an 100 bucks. I'm a happy man never the less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ande Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 Did you ever get any info? Because I've just seen one in a music store, and I REALLY like the look and feel of it. I'm a long ways from where you got yours, though, so I wonder what this says about the guitar. I'm in South Korea. Any labeling on yours that indicates where it was made? I'm betting Korea, for some reason... Anyway, they guitar I've found is exactly the same, and they want 300 bucks for it. worth it? Anyone? Best,Ande Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members csm Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 I thought they just did comic books. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mnhhngbfs Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 Did you ever get any info? Because I've just seen one in a music store, and I REALLY like the look and feel of it. I'm a long ways from where you got yours, though, so I wonder what this says about the guitar. I'm in South Korea. Any labeling on yours that indicates where it was made? I'm betting Korea, for some reason... Anyway, they guitar I've found is exactly the same, and they want 300 bucks for it. worth it? Anyone? Best,Ande 300 for a necktru is a steal, go for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members zenbu Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 I'm a long ways from where you got yours, though, so I wonder what this says about the guitar. I'm in South Korea. Any labeling on yours that indicates where it was made? I'm betting Korea, for some reason... Best,Ande I was thinkin Japan for some reason. If it`s well made I`d have no hesitation paying $300.oo for one, you can always swap the p`ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ande Posted October 12, 2008 Members Share Posted October 12, 2008 Looks well made. Frets a bit worn (wonder how old...) but ends good, well dressed. Body smooth, very THIN but unblemished finish. You can actually feel the grain of the wood. The locking nut seems sort of flimsy, but I've never had one before, so what would I know? Best,Ande Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ande Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 Still no word? Somebody has to know what this thing is... Or lacking that, Ilikepoison, how old would you say yours looks? The only stuff I find on Marvel is that they were a brand offered by the Sorkin company, first American made, later offshores including Italy, Japan, and Korea. But Sorkin went out of business in the 70s. the guitar I'm looking at is a bit weathered, but sure as hell doesn't look 30 years old. It's gotta be out there somewhere... And how's the trem work on yours? Never had anything but a strat... Ande ande Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cincy_cosmo Posted October 13, 2008 Members Share Posted October 13, 2008 That looks super sharp to me! I always loved the look of body-thru design you see on basses and I would have bought in a heart beat for $300 pending any show-stopping flaws like neck warp etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ande Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 THanks for the advice, guys. And if anybody ever figures out what this thing is, let me know! but for the time being, what I figured out is that I like the feel, I like the look, and I like the sound. So I bought it. If I figure out what it is, great, but if not, it's just as much fun to play... Thanks again, Ande Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mnhhngbfs Posted October 15, 2008 Members Share Posted October 15, 2008 try to get some pics up. i haven't been able to find {censored} about these guitars on the internet. not even a picture, catalog or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ande Posted October 19, 2008 Members Share Posted October 19, 2008 Okay- Bought the guitar, and still don't really know what it is. It rocks, though! Insert image isn't working for me- follow this link for picks: http://www.flickr.com/photos/31525059@N03 Thanks for all the advice, ande Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ilikepoison Posted January 9, 2009 Author Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 I just got back to this after quite a while. ANDE! Hell of a guitar isn't she? I'm glad some else got their hands on one. I was telling everyone mine is "one of a kind" I guess not. You have a gold trem though, but almost identical to mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kevman Posted January 9, 2009 Members Share Posted January 9, 2009 Looks like a Specter knock off to me. If your gonna copy something it may as well be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TubeMountain Posted April 17, 2009 Members Share Posted April 17, 2009 I found this online:Instruments previously produced in New York during the 1950s and 1960s. Later models manufactured in Japan.Strad-O-Lin was a brand name of the Peter Sorkin Music Company. A number of solid body guitars were built at the Multivox company of New York, and distribution of those and the later Japanese built models were handled by the Sorkin company of New York City, New York. Other guitars built and distributed (possibly as rebrands) were Royce, Premier, Belltone, and Marvel." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintagebikegal Posted January 30, 2010 Members Share Posted January 30, 2010 Hi, new to list. I just bought a 4 string Marvel bass at pawn shop for 300(was originally asking 699.00) Not a neck-through, but nice. Contoured body similar to a Ibanez ergodyne. Same problem you all have NO info at all. Looks nice, plays great(I also have a warwick corvette 4 active). I did see something about Marvel being owned by Harmony(not necessarly made by them) Rosewood body. Was told it came from Texas.Will try to post pics soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cassette Posted January 30, 2010 Members Share Posted January 30, 2010 I don't know anything about it, but its a nice looking guitar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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