Freedom String Werks

 Guitars, Guitars, Guitars and a violin for sale !

Nice Fender Telecaster in like new condition...MIM but nice and plays well

One of many Black Strats, right or left hand

Chris Shiflett  Fender Telecaster in new condition

Andrew Fein Violin outfit

Full size Serenade made in 2020 on a Strad pattern

It comes with a Fein Pernambuco bow

This outfit retails at around $5000.00 but I can do much better

I live in Riverside, California and if I know you or your teacher you can use it on a trial period

I have about a dozen fantastic guitars for sale and am reasonable on the price.

I prefer calls but I do text

951-992-9839

1969 Kawasaki G3TR For Sale...Cheap Transport !

 This is a mostly original Kawasaki G3TR bike.  It has a 90 cc two stroke motor and ran good when I got it.  

I'm not sure why I own this particular motorcycle...I think I felt sorry for it.  I bought it from a High School kid who was trying to make some money off it.  I doubt if he did.

I installed a cool set of scrambler handlebars that I had laying around.  New grips and rubber foot rests.

It's just a basic motorcycle.  I need to change the plugs I'm guessing as it won't start now.  I'm not a two stroke guy!  The oil injector is not hooked up so you have to pre-mix your gas and oil.

It has the original California Pink Slip and the original California black license plate.

I'm asking $1200.00 as it sits.  I will negotiate a bit or trade for a good American Fender Stratocaster.

I'm located in Southern California.  I will ship on your dime.

SOLD...SOLD...SOLD

The Art of Collecting

 Collecting anything is an art.  Really good collections have been put together by a knowledgeable person who has refined their focus.  I have collected a lot of things over the years and I had to learn how to walk away when the quality was not there or when I couldn't afford the asking price. I have had access to several large collections of motorcycles,  guns and decoys.  If you ever want back in, be careful how you ask what's for sale. That is an art as well. 

Rotations of really good collections are usually based more on boredom than need of cash.  Our focus becomes more refined and selling 3 or 4 items may get us one good item. 

Remember a couple of things when collecting.  You must be your own expert so do your research.   Learn how to walk away and be polite about it,  you may want back in later. And finally...buy only the best that you can afford. Someday it will all be sold so make sure it's all sellable. 

1912 Elmer Crowell Preening Pintail

 This bird sold for over $600,000

John Blair Decoy

 This is not the most expensive decoy ever sold but I like it. You could buy this bird for a bit over $200,000

I have been collecting decoys for quite a long time.  I had an interesting collection years ago but sold most of it.  Recently I started collecting again and sure wish I had kept a few of my best pieces.

 I will never have a bird like the one shown but I have a few that I really like including a pair of redwood Pintails that I carved myself.   When I worked for American Canyon Fire we were burning a house for training. Captain Wallace knew I was looking for some large pieces of redwood So he cut some beams and presented me with a few seasoned pieces of redwood that I carved a nice set of decoys from. Thank you sir, I still have them 

The only pair of Tim Drennen carved decoys

Lucas ET Ignition for BSA 441 Single

 

I just started on another BSA 441 single. This one is a pure race bike with no battery. 

More to come, stay tuned....

My Last Best Dog....

 Prince Indy's Ace

My last best dog.  OK, I confess.  They are all my last best dog.

We bought Ace for my granddaughter and he belongs to her and my wife, I just take care of him.

We had a scare last week and a quick trip to the vet where he got checked out and he's doing fine!

Things like that make you aware of the impact that the loss of a dog can have on people, especially my people, who are very attached to him.

We bought him to replace Golden Ace who was a very aggressive Golden Retriever and not a good fit for our family.  He was rehomed and is doing great.

These things always seem to germinate in my mind...should I get another dog ?  It is a long term commitment and has always been a part of my life.  We were sitting on the back porch and I "found" a litter of black lab puppies that were papered.  I say "found" because you can find anything almost quickly as you think it...not sure that is a good thing?

We went to look at the litter and as soon as we got out of the car Ace came running to us, he was only 7 weeks old.  The other puppies were hiding under benches and whatever they could find.  I told my wife, "this is the one".  She got a little stirred at me because we were supposed to evaluate every puppy and then think about it...not hardly.  I wrote them a check and we went home and surprised Grace with him that afternoon.

He's a good dog and always has been.  Never a growl or snap at any of us.  He destroyed the yard for the first year then settled down.  He graduated at the top of his class in obedience school.  Good dog !

I have had many last best dogs, but I really think that this is my last best dog?