Comments on: Hey Man, What’s That Sound? (1966 Standel 101 Custom Deluxe Electric Guitar)

By: Max Harelik

Max Harelik — Wed, 12 Dec 2018 22:52:08 +0000

I have what I believe is a ’66 910S, SN 1004N. (at least it compares in all details that I can see to one listed recently on Reverb). I would guess the condition as Good, with one tiny 3″ crack along the grain at the upper waist. Everything is original, including the case. It was in storage for about 20 years, and all metal parts have patina. The finish is as one would typically find on an old nitro guitar. I’ve had no luck locating any useful Standel information. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks.

By: Fred L. Cox

Fred L. Cox — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 21:43:21 +0000

I have a Standel Custom Deluxe Solid Body, I bought from a pawn shop in 65 or 66. It has the number 1 & 25 on the end of the neck. I have used it for years and love it, although it is a heavy one. When you tune it, it holds it’s tune very well without having to retune all the time. Of course that would depend on the person playing it. I am a picker and chord. Getting a little stiff in the fingers now, I am 93 years old and play only for my enjoyment. Fred L. Cox

By: danny andrews

danny andrews — Tue, 23 Sep 2014 09:27:29 +0000

I have 2 standel guitars. Both are hollow body. 1 is single cutaway, 1 is double cutaway. I want to find the model numbers on both guitars and serial numbers and find what the value is on each guitar. Both survived the factory fire I think that happened in 1962. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

By: Mark

Mark — Tue, 13 May 2014 02:34:25 +0000

I have a standel, belonged to my grandpa, but he didnt take good care of it, now im trying to fix it, but im having trouble with the wiring, too bad no body really knows much about these guiars.

By: Eric Sutton

Eric Sutton — Sun, 20 Oct 2013 02:01:50 +0000

Mrs. Davis. I would love to see the Standels. I understand that Bob was given a Harptone made Standel 920-S . I’ve been trying to find it for years. Yes I would love to see photos of the two guitars. I can be contacted via e-mail at eric.sutton@verizon.net. I would also be glad to assist you with some computer help if needed.

By: Mrs. Johnny Davis

Mrs. Johnny Davis — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:24:25 +0000

Dolores Crooks gave my husband, Johnny Davis, Bob Crooks guitar upon his death in Huntington Beach, CA on April 22, 1998. I also have another Standel solid body. If I knew more about computers, I would be able to post a picture of both Standels. Both are in original cases. I would like to share these guitars thru pictures to anyone who has an appreciation for the Standel. I would have liked to show you a Standel amp but unfortunately, it was ripped off when Johnny was working in San Bernardino during the 1980’s.

By: Spakysparks

Spakysparks — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 04:02:42 +0000

#2 of the Mossely prototypes came up for sale last summer. Two guys came out of the wood work to sayeach had one. Both are located in the Washington D.C area.

By: Jon Fine

Jon Fine — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 05:25:18 +0000

There was an ad in Downbeat Magazine in about 1966 featuring those guitars. I’m not sure who made those–probably not Semie Moseley; maybe Joe Hall, as you can certainly see the Moseley influence. Maybe Magnatone, as Magnatones from that era used the same switches–even had the same configuration of two black and one red, and the pickups look similar to mid-’60’s Magnatone ones. I think the knobs are original–the guitar in the Downbeat ad had the same ones. They also had a plastic-bodied hollowbody with the same neck. Rare? Definitely, as I’ve never seen either model in the flesh (as it were).

By: Steve Rempis

Steve Rempis — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 19:18:00 +0000

So when can we expect to see the EASTWOOD version of this lovely beast?

By: Leif Williams

Leif Williams — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 18:59:32 +0000

“Goofy looks”? Holy cow Michael … what guitar are you looking at? This thing looks way cool.

By: Spakysparks

Spakysparks — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:39:23 +0000

Pre Sam Koontz by one year,and post Simie. Design stollen from Hallmark. porduced 65, 66 only. Simi made only 10 prototypes for a MNAMN show. value around $1200.

By: Alex

Alex — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 17:35:08 +0000

Glad someone has done some investigation on the Standel Custom Deluxe! It is interesting to say the least. If your timeline is correct, then I believe I have an original, 1 of 25, of the first Stadel CD models made. The original purchase was made in some years prior to 1965, probably 63. It was my brother in-laws, a big Ventures fan. The guitar was paired with a Dan Electro DM25, and it still operates nicely as well. Question: Being a true Mosley Standel CD, do you believe that it is a no brainer to assume that there is a great(er) collectability on a guitar like this, it has a black body and original red line case.