Source For Supro Pickups ?

coastie99 · Aug 14, 2006

I've just received my Supro Ozark back from the guitar doctor, all set up for slide, and played it for the first time.
I can't stop grinning - this thing sounds utterly SUBVERSIVE !!

So, I'm thinking that I might get a couple of old Supro p/u's and fit them into a Danelectro junker body, and have something a bit different.

I'd love to get hold of a Supro Dual Tone, but prices appear to be on the rise.
I bought the Ozark off a U.S. dealer, probably about eight months ago, for $US295 and have recently seen two sell on Ebay, each for over $US500.

Anyone know, please, where to look ?

Walter Broes · Sep 4, 2006

I'd keep an eye on Ebay, those pickups do turn up every once in a while. Be sure to include National and Airline in your searches, same pickups.

I have a Supro Dual Tone, and I'm pretty shocked too at what they cost these days. Mine was a total basketcase when I got it, and I had to restore it, but with all the work and parts it still cost me less than what most of them go for on Ebay these days.

[img:123:350]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/WalterBroes/1956SuproDualTone.jpg[/img]

Walter Broes · Sep 4, 2006

I'd keep an eye on Ebay, those pickups do turn up every once in a while. Be sure to include National and Airline in your searches, same pickups.

I have a Supro Dual Tone, and I'm pretty shocked too at what they cost these days. Mine was a total basketcase when I got it, and I had to restore it, but with all the work and parts it still cost me less than what most of them go for on Ebay these days.

[img:123:350]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v66/WalterBroes/1956SuproDualTone.jpg[/img]

coastie99 · Sep 4, 2006

Thanks Walter.

Yes, I have been keeping an eye out on Ebay, but nothing recently.
Since I've seen nothing, I have ordered these............

http://store.guitarfetish.com/gfsnyodestsu.html

Should give me the "evil" sound I'm after.

When I bought my Ozark (off Gbase- can't remember who the dealer was), I was a little surprised how inexpensive it was. US$295.
The last two I've seen sell on Ebay both went for $550 and change.
Glad I got it - set it up for slide and it's so fat and dirty. Lovely !!

Kind regards, Coastie.

coastie99 · Sep 4, 2006

Thanks Walter.

Yes, I have been keeping an eye out on Ebay, but nothing recently.
Since I've seen nothing, I have ordered these............

http://store.guitarfetish.com/gfsnyodestsu.html

Should give me the "evil" sound I'm after.

When I bought my Ozark (off Gbase- can't remember who the dealer was), I was a little surprised how inexpensive it was. US$295.
The last two I've seen sell on Ebay both went for $550 and change.
Glad I got it - set it up for slide and it's so fat and dirty. Lovely !!

Kind regards, Coastie.

Walter Broes · Sep 5, 2006

ta-daaaa!

http://cgi.ebay.com/1967-Chrome-Sup...0QQihZ014QQcategoryZ22670QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Walter Broes · Sep 5, 2006

ta-daaaa!

http://cgi.ebay.com/1967-Chrome-Sup...0QQihZ014QQcategoryZ22670QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

coastie99 · Sep 5, 2006

Many thanks Walter.

I've asked the guy will he allow me to bid.

BUT now I have a dilemma. The GFS p/u's are on the way, and I'd like to have the Supros as well !!
Oh well, start another project guitar !

Cheers.

coastie99 · Sep 5, 2006

Many thanks Walter.

I've asked the guy will he allow me to bid.

BUT now I have a dilemma. The GFS p/u's are on the way, and I'd like to have the Supros as well !!
Oh well, start another project guitar !

Cheers.

coastie99 · Sep 8, 2006

Walter.

Take a look at this................

Ebay auction #280025646054

Surely this is a Dual Tone ?
Didn't know there was any such thing as a two p/u Ozark.

And the price ! It would have to have a more illustrious provenance than it has to have me thinking about paying anything near that price !

Or perhaps old Supros have been under-valued for so long, and are now starting to sell for their true worth ?

Regards, Coastie.

coastie99 · Sep 8, 2006

Walter.

Take a look at this................

Ebay auction #280025646054

Surely this is a Dual Tone ?
Didn't know there was any such thing as a two p/u Ozark.

And the price ! It would have to have a more illustrious provenance than it has to have me thinking about paying anything near that price !

Or perhaps old Supros have been under-valued for so long, and are now starting to sell for their true worth ?

Regards, Coastie.

coastie99 · Sep 12, 2006

Those p/u's sold for $157. I bid to $130 - approximately NZ $200.

Ah well, at least I don't have any explaining to do to Mrs Coastie.

coastie99 · Sep 12, 2006

Those p/u's sold for $157. I bid to $130 - approximately NZ $200.

Ah well, at least I don't have any explaining to do to Mrs Coastie.

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