Model 5?

[mariner99]

Anybody else got one? I don't recall seeing them mentioned much.

[charvelguy]

Re: Model 5?

Had one.. had a Kahler so I eventually sold it as I didn't know anything about Kahlers.
I love 5a's 5fx's

[Budman68]

Re: Model 5?

Hey there, I have a nice looking black cherry Model 5. One of my favorite players [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] Also working on a Model 5a with a charcoal sketch graphic. I'm in the clearing stage but with the work I'm doing lately, I'm not sure when it's getting done [img]images/icons/frown.gif[/img]

Dave->

[Gad]

Re: Model 5?

One's on Ebay now.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...category=33044

[mariner99]

Re: Model 5?

Over 1500 members and only two model 5 owners out there? [img]graemlins/scratchhead.gif[/img]
They aren't particularly rare are they?

[charvelguy]

Re: Model 5?

No, you see them from time to time. I'd say at least 1/month. Not everyone stands up and posts.

I should correct myself and say I used to not know anything about Kahlers. I'm getting the crash course nowadays.

[ August 16, 2003, 02:55 AM: Message edited by: charvelguy ]

[TommyD]

Re: Model 5?

> I have a Model 5,and it rules. It was originally Cobalt Blue,when ordered by a local shop. It fell or got knocked off the hanger in the store,breaking off the low E corner of the headstock,and cracking the body right thru the hole for the tone pot. It was sent back,repaired and refinned in Vintage Ivory,which has of course aged into a sweet creamy patina. It was kept by the shop owner for a few years,then sold to another local player. I found it in the local pawnshop several years ago,for 175 bucks. It had been semi-abused,as there are finish chips on the headstock now,as well as several other blemishes. Playability wise,it needs a new nut,refret,and new hardware,as the old stuff is just plain worn out. This one just sings,has that special vibe,and I wanted it the first time I saw it,so I keep it. It also somehow survived our house fire,making it all the more special. I am just about to get a sweet 5A from ToeJam,so it's all good. Tommy D.

[SteveK]

Re: Model 5?

Not a 5, but a 5A, does that count? Great playing guitar, fantastic feel & solidity, but suitable for a 43 year old blues/rock hack to play in public? Nope [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]