Used Things (edit+3 ebay links)
Sun May 03, 2009 7:06 pm
Here's a left over shot from the Baylor show. The promoter said there were 3000 there when Eisley took the stage. Who shot this pic? Ali?
EISLEY ON BBC RADIO RECORDING - Used interview: Free
Click it for the mp3. Use headphones. Quality is decent.
EXPLANATION for above link: I keep getting requests for this acoustic Eisley cover of "In the Aeroplane Over the Sea" from SXSW '07 for BBC radio in London. I listened to the entire interview again... it's really great; the girls also performed Golly Sandra. I figured this qualified for used things Disclaimer: one of the guitars is a bit out of tune... but I let it go on the grounds that 'Neutral Milk' would have been proud.
We'll probably have the girls sign the guitars and toss in a T-shirt, old school stickers... something... offer a gift certificate to your local roller skating ring on home schooler night... (oh yikes) I dunno. It's the thought that counts. Don't feel pressure. Don't spend money you were saving for college. Your parents will be pissed. Seriously... the guitars will sell. I'm just trying to Be Kind... that's all.
Used Words: no broken records for sale
Eisley starts working on finishing the 3 songs that are 90% complete this week. We'll use these songs to launch a crusade at WB. They're already freaking out over what they've heard and are convinced that we're at the right place with the right team (RoseWood). They're also saying these are the best songs Eisley has turned in. I mean, what do they know... they're people just like us... we'll let you be the judge of that this Fall. Hopefully the week after this, we'll start grabbing footage; feed you guys interesting clips along the way. The band is more excited than they've ever been at the outset of recording. It's inspiring to be around them.
"All Gear Must Go" Sale
Well, I'm lying... just a few choice relics; that's all. Here's the deal... or - here's why: we played that Baylor show a few weeks ago and noticed for the first time that we had about 20 guitars. The problem is not that we have too many guitars... it's the fact that we need other gear that costs $... so we figured - why not unload some of the xtra guitars and invest in other much-needed components for guitar world... like amps, pedals and silvery whirly-gigga's with flashing, twirling bozilla flickers. We need those. We are going to revitalize guitar world. When Eisley comes back out, they'll have Flying V's strapped on, Weston and Garron will have Kroeger cuts, and Stacy will wear a wife beater and have a 6 pack of Bud' on her Rhodes. Get ready. Alt-Eisley is raising the rock bar to a new level.
RELATIONAL COMMERCE
I'm referencing these sales here in Eisleyverse because I don't want someone coming on here later and blogging, "thanks a lot for telling us you were selling your guitars Chauntelle." btw - Sherri has one for sale too. If we just sold them on ebay and didn't tell you guys, you might feel like we deprived you of bidding. Honestly, I'd be happier if one of you had one of these guitars instead of some random Finger 11 bro' who's never heard of Eisley. Adam, a fan in NY bought one of the guitars Chauntelle had for a while last year.
Todd will put these guitars up on ebay. I am just letting you know. I'll also return to this post and post better technical data about each guitar. He's providing that. I suppose I'll put links up when he gets them up.
Taken by Jamie - antrider. Luke - pzykotic put the Apple sticker on it.
Yamaha Weddington Classic
This is the first one. You might recognize it. She's had it since 2001 or 02... MossEisley years... pre-signing. She's played it live forever. This guitar was a gift from Dave O. from the band Flying Machines. He gave the guitar to Chauntelle around 2000. Only early MossEisley fans will remember that Dave was the key inspiration/producer/engineer for Eisley's infamous ep that led to them breaking in Dallas > eventually getting signed by WB (there were others, yes... but Dave is the point of contact for this guitar. Also noteworthy... Dave's encouragement and help fueled that ep. I remember him saying, "we have to do this... we must record your band... I don't know how, but your music is too important"). Chauntelle used this Les Paulish guitar on various recordings but the only one I could find tonight was a shot from Malibu (recording):
I should look for more; there are a jillion live shots in the archives but search engine is no help. Anyway, here are some shots of the guitar for sale:
STARTING PRICE IS $400
ebay link: http://tinyurl.com/chaunWeddClassic
WEDDINGTON SPECS:
Available 1989 to 1992
Japan
Colors: Cherry Burst
Pick Ups: 2 Dimarzio Humbuckers.
Body: Flamed Maple Top, Honduras Mahogany.
Neck: 3 piece Mahogany.
Fingerboard: Indian Rosewood.
Number of Frets: 22.
Scale Length: 24 ¾ inches.
Options: Set Neck
Split Box Inlays
Single-Ply Neck/Body Binding
Dunlop 6130 Frets
Contoured Heel
Carved Rock Maple Top
Tune-O-Matic Style Bridge
Stopbar Tailpiece
Chrome Hardware
Cream Pickup Surronds
Amber Knobs
Two Volume Controls
Two Tone Controls
Five Position Blade Pickup Selector Switch
Gretsch G6129T Champagne Sparkle, duo-Jet
ERROR. wups.
Apologies. Chauntelle has decided not to sell the Gretsch. We researched this morning learned it's value is more around the $2,000 +. She's decided she loves it too much... plus, since it's pre-Fender, it's only going to go up in value. We're going to work on the electronics, set pick-ups hotter, do some things and put it back out there on the front line (stage). Apologies for being a dufus wish-wash. bd
Fender Telecaster
Sherri's Fender
STARTING PRICE: $400
ebay link http://tinyurl.com/sherrFend69reissue
FENDER SPECS:
Fender '69 reissue Telecaster 60
Semi-hollow ash body
maple neck U-shaped neck
25.5“ scale length,
maple fretboard
21 frets,
a pair of vintage-styled alnico magnet single-coil pickups
master volume & tone control
3-way pickup switching
f-hole
chrome hardware,
pearloid pickguard,
vintage F-style tuners.
Stacy or her gear is not for sale but I thought she looked sorta pricey in this shot for what it's worth.
I will return to this entry and update. I predict we'll get fewer comments on this post than any in Trolleywood history and... that's... OK.
Miscellaneous Eisley feet.
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