1. Outside Tour Reeves Gabrels '95 Fly Deluxe (Serial 289155BP)

[vaya]

Hello, is there any information about the guitar Reeves Gabrels is playing during this set? It at first glance it looks like a Bronze or Concert Fly but there seems to be some sort of MIDI system above the bridge?




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[colliderman]

Funnily enough I'm pretty sure I saw this guitar for sale recently. Is that why you're asking?

If I remember correctly it was a custom one off built for him. I'll see if I can find the listing..

[vaya]

I didn't know about a sale. The metallic teal color and lack of pick ups while still sounding like an electric are cool to me.

[colliderman]

I didn't know about a sale. The metallic teal color and lack of pick ups while still sounding like an electric are cool to me.

Haha ya what a coincidence! I think it's meant to be. It can be yours for the low price of 25K!

[vaya]

25k is a bit much. However if I ever get my hands on a Fly with messed up electronics I might build something similar.

[mmmguitar]

A guy in the FB groups recently converted a Deluxe to a poplar-bodied Concert by filling the cavities and repainting. In the last few years of USM production, you could actually order Flys without pickup routs (I seem to recall @dayn or someone else having a tangerine Deluxe with only RMC saddles as pickups).

Edit: Here’s a link to the public FB group post about the converted Deluxe.

[dayn]

(I seem to recall @dayn or someone else having a tangerine Deluxe with only RMC saddles as pickups).

Indeed I did - back when there was a Custom Shop I ordered a Deluxe in Tangerine, hardtail, no pickups or controls, empty control cavity. I then had RMC saddles added with an 8-pin DIN jack. Nothing else onboard.

Cool guitar.

[mmmguitar]

Bump. The guitar is once again for sale on FB Marketplace. It's now "make an offer", rather than $25k firm. It would, of course, be much cheaper to find a '95 Deluxe, fill the pickup routs and control holes, add thickness to the neck (assuming that spec wasn't exclusive to Reeves' Nitefly), refinish in metallic teal (with a decal of Gabrels' 289155BP serial, if you'd like) and then install a Roland GK internal kit. I edited the OP to identify the make and serial, for future reference.

[vaya]

very cool. unfortunately i dont have 20 grand lying around haha. building this is a good diy project, i will keep it in mind when i come across a fly with broken or missing electronics.

[InsideInfo]

It's listed for 5k now...and taking offers.

[vaya]

It's listed for 5k now...and taking offers.

You mind sending me a link? Probably wont go for it as importing will be a nightmare but lets see what happens.

[InsideInfo]

Sure buddy here ya go:

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item ... ref=search

[KenanJ]

Sure buddy here ya go:

https://m.facebook.com/marketplace/item ... ref=search

So pretty!!

[vaya]

I cannot contact the seller because marketplace only works in the USA. Anyway, there are two pretty deep cracks below the bridge, indicating structural damage. Would have been cool as a collectible since it was used during 1. Outside and Earthling, which are my favorite Bowie albums.

[Chitarr888]

Please tell me where to find this Guitar in sale. Iam booking for It since very long time! Please help me find It. No problem if It Is damaged! I pay well. Anyone Who can help me and tell me where finding It, please help me. It Is very important for me
Thanks, Diego

[Chitarr888]

Please help ME finding It. Please

[vaya]

Please help ME finding It. Please

Sadly I cant help you as I am located in Germany and Facebook Marketplace is region locked.