http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/topic/fcbc856efc29d038330b7cc176d1cdc8/fuseaction/forum.main.htm TravisBeanGuitars.com Board - General Discussion RSS Feed Sat, 13 Aug 2022 06:00:27 MDT en-us http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/cb14022c1277461afbb45330b8c87330/thread/TB500-s/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#4bf2cf6563a59fa61d4fcef21bf4adba http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/cb14022c1277461afbb45330b8c87330/thread/TB500-s/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#4bf2cf6563a59fa61d4fcef21bf4adba 100% interested if you're considering selling! Willing to fly out to you if you don't want to deal with shipping. http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/b75d884ce446bcfce09848108bd95afc/thread/715-to-be-Auctioned/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#b460fd63b0691db243e9e7b8b976a67e http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/b75d884ce446bcfce09848108bd95afc/thread/715-to-be-Auctioned/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#b460fd63b0691db243e9e7b8b976a67e Interesting. I would agree that it appears likely that Jerry had several Beans and the 715 guitar certainly seems to have been one of his. That 12-13-78 picture, if taken at face value, does show Jerry playing a TB1000A although the resolution makes it nearly impossible to say which one. I wonder why he would've busted it out for that one show in late '78. I should also add that my main interest in this topic (aside from owning a TB1000 myself) is that I thought I'd add some verifiable information I ran across for purposes of historical accuracy. My main focus when I ran across the videos I linked was pinpointing when Jerry started using the Mu-Tron III live, as it became such a signature tone of his and I wanted to figure out when he first developed that Mu-Tron sound. I guess it's a little off topic for this thread, but the first show where I hear the Mu-Tron III being used was 10-1-1976 at Market Square Arena. That would be the TB500 and the Mu-Tron III if I'm right. First time live for the Mu-Tron (there is a studio recording from the Terrapin Station sessions in August, 1976 where he's using the Mu-Tron on Dancin'.) I don't think it's entirely coincidence that he started using the Mu-Tron III with a single coil TB500. He was clearly looking to change up his sound at the end of 1976 and the Mu-Tron, in particular, responds better to single coils. http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/c224d4596cd1d9d76c4bca9675fc0484/thread/Wyman-Bass/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#2bcad548b1dc9eba49c04d1f1244075b http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/c224d4596cd1d9d76c4bca9675fc0484/thread/Wyman-Bass/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#2bcad548b1dc9eba49c04d1f1244075b Kurt,Any notes regarding the serial number of Keith,s black TB 500 ?Any info would be much appreciated Ace http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/c85015654a683a7255858b3f34954308/thread/serial-numbers/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#c49edf60248ccb9712177d192804dd24 http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/c85015654a683a7255858b3f34954308/thread/serial-numbers/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#c49edf60248ccb9712177d192804dd24 Someone posted a log sheet of all the TB-500 first generation builds here a while ago. I seem to remember the large thick body TB500 production totals being about 10 in all. I saw three of these early 500's in Vincent Gallo's collection. I think around serial 20 or so the body changes to the standard known TB500 shape and the entire production afterwords are identical guitars. Except some came with the aluminum knobs and some with the solid black type with white numbers printed on. Vincent Gallo also had several second series TB500's and several of those were white or pearl white. Some were also black and red. I think more than 50% of the TB500's were color finished and nearly all had black necks. I like the black 500's best. If you sell your TB500 definitely offer it to Mr. Gallo as he paid me a pretty penny for mine. Though he pays his craziest prices for Wedge model guitars. He has a website with his contact info http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/2a27674cdb88fe9cd077a04301bdc5aa/thread/Keith-Richards--Black-TB500/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#2a27674cdb88fe9cd077a04301bdc5aa http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/2a27674cdb88fe9cd077a04301bdc5aa/thread/Keith-Richards--Black-TB500/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#2a27674cdb88fe9cd077a04301bdc5aa Hey Everyone,I am wondering if anyone knows what serial number TB500 Keith played one the video for She’s so cold. Any info or ideas on how to find out would be appreciated.Thanks Ace http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/8a1b485d82c320883698c622f99a1664/thread/Intro-and-a-story/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#68f25cad9f2d3bcf2c5aeee365317871 http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/8a1b485d82c320883698c622f99a1664/thread/Intro-and-a-story/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#68f25cad9f2d3bcf2c5aeee365317871 Thanks for getting back to me so quickly! Sounds like a plan. I’ll shoot ya an email with my neck pocket pic as well. http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/46ee0e870f834b49e94d396ec6fc15d3/thread/Advice--Take-it-easy-on-me/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#e3bbaaca904aede4160381474d4cf1bf http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/46ee0e870f834b49e94d396ec6fc15d3/thread/Advice--Take-it-easy-on-me/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#e3bbaaca904aede4160381474d4cf1bf To me Travis Bean was one of the most interesting figures of modern guitar history. And his electric guitar and bass instruments are some of the most special of any made during his companies years. I have never met Kevin Burkett, don’t know much about him, and never been interested to play one of his guitars. Frankly with so many original Travis Bean guitars produced and available I cannot understand anyones interest in the Electrical Guitar Company. I am even more baffled by anyone who purchases a new production Travis Bean Designs guitar. Still, I have nothing against Mr. Burkett and if he wants to spent his life copying cloning and rehashing someone else’s original work thats up to him. But it does seem like he is an unfriendly fella who is not fun, easy to deal with or completely trustworthy to say it politely. Maybe the unfulfilling life of a plagiarist is getting to him? http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/5e15007177de52bec54a529b1985c9b5/thread/Advice-for-Acquiring-First-Bean/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#c74142813038074495e3895b2a0fb21e http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/5e15007177de52bec54a529b1985c9b5/thread/Advice-for-Acquiring-First-Bean/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#c74142813038074495e3895b2a0fb21e I'm going to be making a post here about my experience, but I would avoid Travis Bean Designs like the plague. Keep in mind, I am an anomaly. Honestly, it has been one of the worst gear experiences of my life and definitely the worst customer service experience I've ever had. Especially considering the fact that I purchased an instrument that cost 4K. http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/24439e4e48d2f6181695cd46f77c2dc2/thread/SOLID-BLACK-SPPED-KNOBS/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#1d8dad48cdd60b08f606c18a457e1258 http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/24439e4e48d2f6181695cd46f77c2dc2/thread/SOLID-BLACK-SPPED-KNOBS/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#1d8dad48cdd60b08f606c18a457e1258 Then start your own thread http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/ac822fba2a2a44f36190f39c4043c64a/thread/First-Bean--Unexpected-Issue/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#4faaa8759bd24970014f877d8634e36c http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/ac822fba2a2a44f36190f39c4043c64a/thread/First-Bean--Unexpected-Issue/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#4faaa8759bd24970014f877d8634e36c I would agree with artwar's estimate of roughly 1k to get a well-done fretboard replacement and refret, though you could inquire with a few luthiers and see. My understanding is that the fretboards are epoxied on to the neck. One benefit of replacing the fretboard is that you could go with stainless frets, used on many newer high end instruments. Player grade beans are uncommon, and players care more about the neck and pickups than the finish. As long as it plays like a bean, the body wasn't radically altered, and the pickups weren't changed, I would say a refinished standard was worth at least 3k. Travis Bean Designs will build you one for 4k if you wait a year. http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/3e6509ff3b86cd20e85994da31416232/thread/TB1000A-template-measurements/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#4f92475a707d266fac65ee9e47ec8ae8 http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/3e6509ff3b86cd20e85994da31416232/thread/TB1000A-template-measurements/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#4f92475a707d266fac65ee9e47ec8ae8 Thanks ! Just emailed you :) http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/85f1ecf31ac845fe521f381d5d50ee2f/thread/TB-4000-Bass-Widget-Specs-Needed/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#85f1ecf31ac845fe521f381d5d50ee2f http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/85f1ecf31ac845fe521f381d5d50ee2f/thread/TB-4000-Bass-Widget-Specs-Needed/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#85f1ecf31ac845fe521f381d5d50ee2f Hello guys,Does anyone know that standard specs of a TB 4000 Bass Widget?Thanks a bunch! http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/546e592c740c5554365d3868e58cfeca/thread/exotic-wood-Beans/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#546e592c740c5554365d3868e58cfeca http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/546e592c740c5554365d3868e58cfeca/thread/exotic-wood-Beans/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#546e592c740c5554365d3868e58cfeca The database shows artist models made from, variously, Koa, Padauk, Teak, and Magnolia. I thought that a few years ago i saw images online of a Bean made from tuilipwood or something similar, but can't find that in the database or mentioned in the forums. Am I imagining this? Were other (exotic) woods than those 4 used for any 70s Beans? http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/a9cd10257210969e6a83da2ea1b33d8f/thread/Veleno-information--help/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#5cd94d61737cdb68a439f03aa0bfd91c http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/a9cd10257210969e6a83da2ea1b33d8f/thread/Veleno-information--help/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#5cd94d61737cdb68a439f03aa0bfd91c You can contact Vincent Gallo through his hilarious website vincentgallo.com His direct email is vincentgallo@vincentgallo.com He knows a lot about Veleno and Travis Bean guitars and is always helpful if you have questions. And he pays high prices of you ever sell. http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/a213485fe7a9ceba1662b08a6b58fbe3/thread/I-have-a-quot-single-cut-quot-TB1000s/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#a213485fe7a9ceba1662b08a6b58fbe3 http://www.travisbeanguitars.com/index.php/ID/a213485fe7a9ceba1662b08a6b58fbe3/thread/I-have-a-quot-single-cut-quot-TB1000s/fuseaction/forum.view.htm#a213485fe7a9ceba1662b08a6b58fbe3 is anybody seen a tb1000 standard has unbalance cut, my tb1000s's left shoulder have a normal cut but the right cut is smaller and sharper, I am confusing is that factory or somebody did it?