Buy American ... What have you bought that is 100% USA made

[lanego]

I'm keeping my Navajo blanket and adding my porcupine quill miniature basket, my NW beadwork and my hand made California hand drum. Don't argue with me, my Great-Grandmother (I have the indisputable photos to prove it) was a Native American from Nebraska. So, I stand on my right to include that invaluable part of my American heritage. Pooh Pooh on you for your dastardly denigeration of my Made in the USA blanket. And we need a smilie thumbing her nose and one waggling her hands in her ears, so imagine them here! And my beeswax candles are bought straight from the beemen every where I've lived - not hard to find!

[TRAIL-OF-TEARS]

Edited to add...sorry, missed the 100% part of the thread topic. Dunno if there are any 100% cars of any nationality anymore, unless it'd be some specialty make like Panoz or something, and not even sure about them.

I don't think Panoz would qualify They use Ford engines and other parts, prolly all made or put together in Mexico.

[Gerald_G]

I thought I'd post about the Leatherman tool I bought in this thread. So I checked if it's made in USA. Apperently it is as much as possible. Here's a quote from the company....

"These Leatherman tools were all built and assembled by U.S. workers at U.S. factories using primarily parts made entirely in the United States and some parts processed, in part, in Western Europe, Mexico, or Canada. Unfortunately, Leatherman is not able to procure all of its component parts in the United States because of quality, technological, or economic considerations. But Leatherman Tool Group has never shipped a job overseas, and the company remains committed to keeping and creating as many jobs here as possible.

“As proud as I am of the invention of the Leatherman tool, I am even more proud of the hundreds of American jobs I have created,” said company founder and president Tim Leatherman. “I am disappointed in the court’s ruling for a number of reasons, but I am especially disappointed that the court disregarded a ruling issued by a federal judge in 1997 stating that our representation that the Leatherman PST tool was made in the United States was ‘neither false nor misleading.’”

Oregon-based Leatherman Tool Group, Inc. is the inventor and world’s leading manufacturer of compact multi-purpose tools. The company has sold more than 30 million of its versatile tools since its inception in 1983. "

I'm Canadian so my guitar is a Seagull. - http://www.seagullguitars.com/

[Ira]

Gerald, I play guitar--and I heard Seagulls are fantastic. It's just that you kind of have to search far and wide to find a dealer for them in the states. It's probably not that easy up there either.

(And for those that don't know, Seagull is known for acoustic guitars.)

Actually, most quality guitars are still made in "our" home countries. The reason is we have some great companies and small luthiers in the U.S. and Canada. And because of the quality wood and true CRAFTSMANSHIP.

But it's a weird example, because we're talking about a specialty product and some pretty limited production numbers.

Fender, which I will guess is the best-selling guitar brand in the world, has three lines of the same guitar designs:

Made in the U.S., made in Mexico, and made in the Asian countries.

And the made in the U.S. ones are FAR superior and demand MUCH higher prices than the others.

[Joseph]

Actually, most quality guitars are still made in "our" home countries. The reason is we have some great companies and small luthiers in the U.S. and Canada. And because of the quality wood and true CRAFTSMANSHIP.

Agreed. Two words - Martin & Gibson. OK, technically that's three words...

I still regret having sold my Les Paul Custom but it was going to waste in my inept hands.

Joseph

[Ira]

I still regret having sold my Les Paul Custom but it was going to waste in my inept hands.

Depending on the year you're talking about, you might have given away a fortune--just like me.

I sold my 1968 Stratocaster in like 1978. If I still had that guitar, it would be worth...wait...I don't want to even think about it.

And it was $210 in 1968.

[SkipperSue]

I have 2 strats right now. The old one is a 1961 and the new one is a 1991. The 61's neck was broken up where the tunning keys are, I replaced it with a neck from a 1976 one. Any idea what this might be worth?

[Joseph]

Depending on the year you're talking about, you might have given away a fortune--just like me.

I have no idea what year it was. I do know my dad bought it used in 1964. Like you, I don't even want to think what it would be worth now but I was out of work and strapped for cash...

Joseph

[Ira]

I have 2 strats right now. The old one is a 1961 and the new one is a 1991. The 61's neck was broken up where the tunning keys are, I replaced it with a neck from a 1976 one. Any idea what this might be worth?

Ooooh--your words just put a knife in my heart.

The 1991 one probably isn't worth that much more than what was originally paid, even if it's a U.S. made one. (PM me the serial number and I'll check.)

Now, replacing a 1961's neck with a 1976 one is a total SIN!!! If it's really a 1961, depending on condition, we're talking 5 figures--10 grand and up. But that neck replacement may--or may not--make a HUGE difference in that.

I'll check 61 Strat prices now. There may be other variables I'm unaware of.


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I just checked:

The only one I found on eBay is going for $31,000!!!

http://cgi.ebay.com/1961-Fender-Stratoc ... dZViewItem

These things are VALUABLE!!!

You owe me a hundred bucks if you decide to sell it and get close to that.

[halfdome, Danny]

I noticed a couple pages back that someone said Levi's and Chicago Cutlery were USA made. They are not. I ordered some Chicago knives with the walnut handles for the tear and the box said they were made in China. Levis are made everywhere but the USA now, BOO!! Danny

[SkipperSue]

My wife Sue went to a guitar show a couple of months ago and she told some vendor about the 61 strat and it's condition with the replaced neck and all. The guy offered her 3 grand sight unseen. She didn't take his offer and left. The 91 is a USA made one, still looks like new all but a little tiny dent on the back! She bought a Gibson 137 about a year ago but she never plays it, still has the plastic protective covering on the pick guard. She wishes she had bought a 336 insted. I had a 335 back when we first got married but one stupid drunken drug induced state we got in an arguement and I played El-Kabong with it. Hey, I could have put that one in the stupidest thigs you did thread, She has a Martin D-7 that looks brand new also, mid 80's I think.

(edit) I didn't hit Sue with it, it was an old washing machine outside.

[Ira]

I would look into selling that 61.

That's a lot of bucks, expecially if you're not using it.

[asianflava]

I noticed a couple pages back that someone said Levi's and Chicago Cutlery were USA made. They are not. I ordered some Chicago knives with the walnut handles for the tear and the box said they were made in China. Levis are made everywhere but the USA now, BOO!! Danny

Some may and some may not be made in the US. I've noticed that some popular brands have catered to price and come out with lower lines. They basically put their name on a cheaper item. The higher end stuff is probably still made here. I am pretty shure that Cutco knives are made in the US, I saw it on Travel Channel's "Made in the USA".

[Joseph]

The only one I found on eBay is going for $31,000!!!

Look again. He's ASKING that, but there are no bids yet and less than three hours left. Somebody may snipe it at the end, but I doubt it.

Joseph

[Rick Sheerin]

My 1960 Metzendorf (made in Ohio) and my Fandrop. Made the Fandrop myself so I'm pretty sure that was made in the USA.