Members joshmac Posted March 3, 2008 Members Share Posted March 3, 2008 Hey everyone, I stumbled upon a listing for a mint Norman B-30, with HSC for 100$ on my local classifieds. Should I snatch it up? http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=40343748&img=http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i17/01/k/000/79/42/8967_18.JPG?set_id=1C4000http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=40343748&img=http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i12/05/k/000/79/42/88b2_18.JPG?set_id=1C4000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Harmonycat Posted March 3, 2008 Members Share Posted March 3, 2008 Hey everyone, I stumbled upon a listing for a mint Norman B-30, with HSC for 100$ on my local classifieds. Should I snatch it up? http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=40343748&img=http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i17/01/k/000/79/42/8967_18.JPG?set_id=1C4000http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=40343748&img=http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i12/05/k/000/79/42/88b2_18.JPG?set_id=1C4000 If it is in good shape..........not bellied or sick.....plays and sounds good......if it still sounds good with old strings.....GRAB IT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joshmac Posted March 3, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 3, 2008 looks like its in pretty good condition, except this worries me a littlehttp://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=40343748&img=http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i19/07/k/000/79/42/88ee_18.JPG?set_id=1C4000 Looks like the tuner got knocked on something, although it could just be loose Im really wantin this guy to respond. looks like an amazing deal, and the norman i played on saturday was awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Glenn F Posted March 3, 2008 Members Share Posted March 3, 2008 I used to have a 1978 B-30. The B-20C I had later wasn't really in its league. For that price, check it out. If the guitar isn't coming apart, then I'd personally grab it. I think my serial # was 453 or something. Cheers, Glenn PS, here is a picture of my old B-30. It does seem to be a different colour than the one you've shown. Also, I had to replace the tuners on mine around 8 years into ownership. That pic was taken in 1989, I believe, alongside a B-20 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted March 4, 2008 Members Share Posted March 4, 2008 looks like its in pretty good condition, except this worries me a littlehttp://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=40343748&img=http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i19/07/k/000/79/42/88ee_18.JPG?set_id=1C4000Looks like the tuner got knocked on something, although it could just be looseIm really wantin this guy to respond. looks like an amazing deal, and the norman i played on saturday was awesome Looks like the G and high E tuners have been knocked lose and replaced. My former pastor had an old Alvarez with the same issue. IMHO, it's a potential sign the guitar has been abused. (My former pastor didn't use a stand and would simply lean his guitar against the nearest vertical surface, where it fell over more than once. I bought him a stand out of sympathy for his guitar.) That said, assuming the guitar doesn't have any other isssues, you can replace the tuners with Gotohs or Grovers for less than $40, assuming you can find a set that fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daklander Posted March 4, 2008 Members Share Posted March 4, 2008 looks like its in pretty good condition, except this worries me a littlehttp://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-ViewAdLargeImage?AdId=40343748&img=http://kijiji.ebayimg.com/i19/07/k/000/79/42/88ee_18.JPG?set_id=1C4000Looks like the tuner got knocked on something, although it could just be looseIm really wantin this guy to respond. looks like an amazing deal, and the norman i played on saturday was awesome Tuning machines are relatively inexpensive. If the rest of the guitar is ok, grab it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Broadus Posted March 4, 2008 Members Share Posted March 4, 2008 This has the potential for being a great buy. I'd check it out. If you put another $100 into it, you'd still come out ahead, IMO. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joshmac Posted March 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 4, 2008 well although i think its not right to do this, the guy relisted at 150. He said first 150 takes it. Yes/No? I told him yes depending on a few factors. Should I ask him to take pictures of any thigns in particular before i go check it out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daklander Posted March 4, 2008 Members Share Posted March 4, 2008 Unless the original ad expired it's kind of chicken{censored} to pull it and raise the price but..... If it's close, just go by and have a look. Take a light and mirror if you have them and inspect the interior.Follow the instructions HERE. If the neck does not need a reset, there are no cracks and everything looks good inside it's still a decent deal at the buck fiddy, with the case. (That looks well used by the way.) You might even be able to just straighten that bent tuner peg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joshmac Posted March 4, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 4, 2008 he didnt even pull it, this morning he had it listed at 100, then edited the price up to 150. Also, its about a half hour drive, so its not REAL close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members daklander Posted March 4, 2008 Members Share Posted March 4, 2008 OK, then this is the most important dimension to look for. If the ruler is below the top of the bridge wood it's not worth the drive and maybe even the ruler comes in even with the top of the bridge. From there it won't be long before the guitar needs a neck reset. That is, give or take a bit, about $275.00 US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members joshmac Posted March 5, 2008 Author Members Share Posted March 5, 2008 well i got no email back when asking for the specific pics, and the ad was pulled so i assume it was sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members bigou Posted March 6, 2008 Members Share Posted March 6, 2008 I have a B30 that I sold 250$ couple of months ago (the guitar was in "mint" condition with the OHSC). They are great guitars but you have to look at the belly behind the bridge like everybody says. That's a common problem on older Normans (I own 4 of them over the years). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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