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Post by Prestige250 Fri Nov 13, 2015 10:14 am

Hi all,
 
I'm a newbie on here and this is my first post, so thank you for accepting me to your Westone Forum.
I've been following some of the posts for quite some time as a non Westone owner and must admit with
some 'jealousy' and (friendly) hatred towards you lucky guys that own Prestige models in particular Very Happy
 
Anyway, after two unsuccessful attempts to join the forum (link never got sent back to my AOL account),
I used an alternative e-mail account ..... and 'hey presto' - here I am.
 
So, here goes. After making many attempts to secure purchases on various 250's that have rarely come up for sale,
I can now report that my 'jealousy' and 'friendly hatred' of you guys is now a thing of the past ......hooray!!!
 
In answer to the recent post 'Prestiges Everywhere' I am delighted to answer the question 'who got this one?' and announce that I am the lucky one that bagged this particular 250 here in the UK last week:-
 
Westone Prestige 250 Antique Cremona - (on flea Bay)
I'm not allowed to post a link to it as I've not been a member for long enough, so you'll have to look back at original thread.
 
 
Fortunately for me, the seller only lives 50 mile away and he'd put a mobile number on his e-Bay listing, so I got in touch
and arranged a 'quick and convenient / hassle free sale'. We met up last week and as Lady Luck would have it, I had a gig just a few mile away from where he lives, so he met me en route to gig .... and the rest is history guys. The e-Bay pics certainly do not do the 250 justice and he didn't bother 'bigging up' the advert. She's absolutely beautiful (in my eyes anyway).
 
I have given her a good polish, changed the strings and a set her up and I'll post some pics as soon as I can to
gain your valued opinions of her. There are absolutely no chips or nasty scratches on her and for her age, the hardware
has remained surprisingly shiny (pups / tailpiece & bridge). The guitar came with the original Westone Prestige brown leather case and
with the exception of the carry handle showing some signs of wear, the rest of the case is in surprisingly great condition with no rips / tears.
 
 
For those interested, I paid £500 for her which I consider a fantastic price having seen 'bruised and battered' e-Bay examples selling for over £650. I know some of you guys may remember a really nice example being for sale over here on Gumtree for £900 (FYI - this was withdrawn for sale as I was in contact with the seller). Note to self: 'All good things come to those that wait' - which I now believe is true as I think mine is in as good condition as the £900 example that I probably would have bought (due to 250 sales being pretty rare).
 
I'd love to get some sort of accurate manufacture date on mine. I know she's Mk1 model, due to the headstock decal. There is no serial number on the back of the headstock - so, anybody know how I can date her? (in a calendar way of course Very Happy )
I have also noticed that the headstock 'bell cover' seems slightly different to pictures I have seen of others - where it says Prestige 250 (usually in one line of text), mine states 'Prestige' on one line, with '250' underneath it. Any thoughts on that guys?
 
 
Anyway, looking forward to reading and posting on this forum.
 
Over and out
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Post by Sgt. Vimes Fri Nov 13, 2015 10:37 am

Welcome aboard matey! 

Congrats on your beautiful purchase,  what a bloody stunner! I do love that cremona finish. 
I'm no expert but I've never seen it one without a serial number behind the headstock,  most are pretty hard to see but are there. 
What do you think of the pickups?
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Post by Adey Fri Nov 13, 2015 12:02 pm

"who got this one?" has been answered!

I wish it was me, but no GAS money and too far from home!

Nice Score! I'm jealous....
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Post by Prestige250 Fri Nov 13, 2015 12:13 pm

Thanks for the welcome Sgt Vimes!

I've scrutinised the rear of the headstock - with and without glasses Very Happy and no sign of a S/N, unless of
course she's had some sort of repair work ........ although I don't think so unless it's a terrific job.
Apart from that the original owner had her from new and I kknow he looked after her (you can
just tell when people are genuine can't you?) - in fact he never took the money out of the envelope
to count it when he handed over .... as he had obviously sussed me out during our conversations
to also be 'genuine' ............ wonder how he felt when he discovered the £500 was in Monopoly money eh? Very Happy 

Re: your pickup question - to be honest to date I've only given her a 'quick twang' when setting up at
the gig following her handover to me. Taking into account that the strings had probably been on her for years
(previous owner had an accident, severing his tendons in his fingers so now sadly unable to play), so
she's been stored away in her case for at least 5 years ....... she sounded bl00dy great!
My main gigging guitar is a Telecaster and just in comparison for those few minutes, I could hear
the 'power' in the Prestige pups, especially at neck position. I'm sure she'll be capable of blasting
out all sorts of sounds.

Since I've got her home and stripped her down, polished het up and restrung her I'll now have some
free time on my hands this weekend to plug her into a nice valve amp at home and widdle to my hearts content.
Watch out neighbours!!!
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Post by Prestige250 Fri Nov 13, 2015 12:14 pm

Thanks for the comment Adey
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Post by Catalyst Fri Nov 13, 2015 1:06 pm

Welcome aboard and congrats on the purchase  Cool

A Prestige owner with a sense of humour....you'll fit right in here fella.

Pics when you can are obligatory of course.... Wink
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Post by corsair Fri Nov 13, 2015 3:40 pm

Nice!! I guess those who have a Prestige like 'em so much that they rarely appear for sale, so well done, you, for obsessively tracking yours down!!

Yeah... you're gonna fit right in here, boy!!

As already stated, pix are obligatory when you're able to....

Welcome here!!Very Happy
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Post by Barry Fri Nov 13, 2015 6:08 pm

Um, yeah, congrats on the acquisition! Really.

But, crap, another Brit with a Prestige. Rolling Eyes 

Think of we poor suffering buggers in the Colonies.
North Americans seldom see them...or Rainbows for that matter. Spectrums mostly, and a smattering of Thunders and even fewer Concords. 

Weird World Wide Distribution.
Very happy for you, but dead envious. Crying or Very sad

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Post by xbarnesx Sat Nov 14, 2015 3:14 am

hi there fellow prestige 250 antique Cremona buddy and welcome to the forums
they're something else aint they!
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Post by mortarman120gang11c Sat Nov 14, 2015 11:49 am

Welcome to the forums. You will find that you have a great player there.
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Post by Westumoku Sat Nov 14, 2015 12:19 pm

Welcome, congrats on getting that lovely guitar at a great price. I think that finish is actually "Antique Brown Sunburst" though. Antique Cremona is the more common Red example
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Post by Westbone Sat Nov 14, 2015 1:57 pm

Good score!!!  Nice guitar....Smile

Would have bought that myself.
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Post by Prestige250 Thu Dec 03, 2015 3:52 pm

As promised .......here goes, I'll attempt to share these pics. Pretty ain't she?
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Post by Barry Thu Dec 03, 2015 4:59 pm

Love it.  Love Flag

Want one.  Puppy Eyes

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Post by xbarnesx Fri Dec 04, 2015 4:44 am

very nice sir
makes me want to play mine (but I'm at work Crying or Very sad )
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Post by Sgt. Vimes Fri Dec 04, 2015 8:03 am

Those pics made me grab mine for a ten min play. 
Beautiful guitar!
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Post by The Chad Fri Dec 04, 2015 12:51 pm

That is guitar porn.
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Post by eyebulger Fri Dec 04, 2015 3:56 pm

After seeing the photos I can now say that I officially "HATE" you Smile
Great score you got there.
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Post by mortarman120gang11c Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:57 pm

Love that top congratulations on a super nice guitar.
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Post by grogg Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:20 pm

That's a good score, those pup covers are in great nick, replated?
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Post by Prestige250 Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:38 pm

Hi Grogg. No mate, pup covers not replated. No mods at all to the guitar
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Post by drsyn67 Fri Jan 01, 2016 8:50 am

I got to hold one of these... once.  Twas like touching a cloud.  Colour me jealous.
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Post by Prestige250 Mon Dec 19, 2016 10:25 am

How lucky am I ......just picked up a second Prestige 250 !!!! Very Happy
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Post by Sgt. Vimes Mon Dec 19, 2016 11:53 am

Pics or it never happened Wink
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Post by Barry Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:33 pm



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Post by Westbone Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:36 pm

Nice, same finish?
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Post by The Chad Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:37 pm

Let's ban him from our forum...  no one should have two.  #jealous
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Post by Sgt. Vimes Mon Dec 19, 2016 1:01 pm

Agreed Chad, Westbone pack yer bags sunshine Smile
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Post by The Chad Mon Dec 19, 2016 1:22 pm

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Post by Prestige250 Tue Dec 20, 2016 7:31 am

Will load some pics up ASAP as Photobucket is 'blocked' from access in work. This particular one looks unplayed with no tarnishing to any of the hardware. Sticker still on rear selector access cover. The other sticker covering the larger volume / tone electronics has only recently been removed too!
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Post by Adey Tue Dec 20, 2016 8:48 am

Hmmmm....

Why haven't I got one? (probably because I'm not disciplined enough to save my money up for one. I keep buying other "bargains" rather than waiting for a 250 to turn up...)
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Post by Barry Sun Dec 25, 2016 1:25 pm

Gorgeous!
Of course, you're now on my "naughty" list! santa

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Post by Adey Sun Dec 25, 2016 1:30 pm

That does look like it's brand new. Where did you come across it?
And , can I have it?
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Post by Sgt. Vimes Mon Dec 26, 2016 2:42 am

Bloody Nora!
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