Guitarted houses vintage guitars, amplifiers GUITARTED from page 12 concerned,” he said. “I just think the coolest styles are from 40 years ago.” Guitarted is a small, brick-walled, two-room venue with more than 30 guitars hanging from the walls that rep resent a wide range of styles, years and market worth. While the business specializes in $200 Silvertone models of the 1960s and ’70s, its showroom does offer a $6,000 1956 Gretsch 6120. Simpkins said he wants the cozy store, which is decorated with old, silk screened concert posters, to be for peo ple of all incomes. “This isn’t the type of place where a guy has to walk in with $20,000 in his pocket,” Simpkins said. Whitmore and Simpkins talk in a financially astute, blue-collar manner that marks the pair as being anything but pretentious. ^ He said Guitarted “is not a antique museum where people just come in to look.” The two back up the working-class sentiment with their belief that guitars are better off played than being dis played. “There’s nothing that makes us more sick than a place with these $20,000 to $40,000 guitars on display and they’re like ‘Don’t touch ’em, they’re not for sale’,” Simpkins said. “It’s seems like such a bunch of show off crap. Everything we have in here is for sale.” Guitarted was originally located in the upstairs of a now-deftinct vintage clothing store on 17th and O streets. Whitmore said he and his partner spent the last half of February working on the relocation of their store to the gentrified Haymarket District Simpkins said the new venue in the • more rustic architectural environment makes good accompaniment for the nature of his store. The up-and-coming financial district doesn’t make bad business sense either. “The foot traffic alone makes the move worth it,” he said. “And it doesn’t hurt that the city is hell-bent on making this area die new downtown.” No matter what part of town it’s in, Guitarted would be die only store of its kind in LincoM. While pawn shops and most retail music shops sell used prod uct, Simpkins said, his store is the only business in town to specialize in vin tage guitars and amplifiers. He and Whitmore had operated as team owners at the old location for only a year. However, this is old business for the two entrepreneurs. Both have been peddling used guitars and amplifiers out of their respective basements for years. Fortunately, the pair didn’t get lost in a time warp while relishing their work with vintage equipment With die advent of Guitarted, the store’s mer chandise not only found a business > space, but a cyber one as well. Simpkins said the store has had a World Wide Web site since its incep tion, and called it an “ideal tool for vin tage sellers.” “What’s really nice about it is that I can sell a guitar in San Francisco or New York without having to pay the overhead for renting a space there,” Simpkins said. ^£le said the low-rent luxury of Nebraska allows the store to have lower prices than most of Guitarted’s Web competition, which leads to more sales. Simpkins said in the store’s short existence, its display stock has risen from “having $50 in the bank and 10 guitars to more than 30 guitars and quite a bit more money.” That initial success seems to have Whitmore feeling happier, because prior to Guitarted, he had to work at local music shops to supplement his basement earnings. But not any more. “It’s nice because now my hard work restoring or buying guitars isn’t making someone else money,” he said. “Now I’m getting paid for it” Simpkins, on the other hand, has been living offhis basement work for more than a decade. He said he has always enjoyed die busy work of finding guitar equipment “There’s a thrill on the pursuit of collectibles,” Simpkins said. “And the people you meet end up being more interesting than the guitar you’re look ing for. “It’s all about being able to do something you enjoy for a living.” One thing is for sure, Simpkins said, Guitarted isn’t looking to offend the concerns of the mentally chal lenged. And so far, to Whitmore’s knowl edge, they haven’t “We’ve probably had 250 people say ‘That’s the greatest name I’ve ever heard,”’ Whitmore said. “And absolute ly zero complaints” , 66 This isn’t the type of place where a guy has to walk in with $20,000 in his pocket Mask Simpkins co-owner of Guitarted 265 Stereos & TVs 270 Ticket Exchange 205 Bicycles 290 Vehicles 210 Books - 213 Clothing 216 Computers - 220 Furniture 300 Adoption 230 Jewelry { 305 Alterations/Sewing 240 Miscellaneous 310 Automotive 250 Pets 320 Bridal 255 Photo Equipment338 Employment 340 Entertainment 348 HairstvHna 350 Health/Rmess 400 Roommates 355 Instruction/Tutoring 410 Housing Wanted 365 Legal Services 420 Rooms for Rent 370 Miscellaneous 430 Houses for Rent 378 Pregnancy 440 Duplexes for Rent 385 Rentals 450 Apartments for Rent 388 Tanning 440 Summer Housing 390 Tattooing 470 Mobile Homes 395 Typing/Resumes490 Homes for Sale 600 Rides 603 Spring Break Trips 500 Help Wanted 610 Announcements 510 Child Care SnaUM**. 520 Work Study IS 530 Summer Jobs Shident Government 540 Internships TT? 555 Business Opportunities 650vSnted^ 660 Fundraising 670 900 Numbers 200s Hi tm 1985 Red BMW 318i. Good body, good running car, dependable, $3,500/or best offer. Call 435-2307. smWMcnii ADOPT: True love, devotion, happiness, and security are what we have to offer your newborn. Expenses paid. Please call Eileen and Scott toll free at 1-877-252-1972. Auto Accidents & DWI Other criminal matters, call Sanford Pollack 476-7474. Free Pregnancy Test , Birthright is a confidential helping hand. Reese call for appointment or more information, 483-2609. Check out our website www.birthrightorg. Academic Expressions Resumes, curriculum vitae, theses, dissertations, newsletters. Academic editing, MLA/ARA/AP/Chicago Manual. 402-628-2221. ironclad@navix.net. 400s Unim ; Male or female non-smoker for four bedroom duplex. $231.25 plus 1/4 utilities. Washer/dryer, 2-car garage. 2 baths. Near 11th and Comhusker. Call 435-3518. Roommate needed for the summer months only. Large, 2BR, 2 bath, $265 per month. Prefer non-smoker. Call 308-532-4146. 3 bedroom, near UNL, $600.432-6644, , bv donating your plasma at our state-of-the-art medical facility. Are you: * < I 18 years or older? j *110 lbs or more? *ln good health? ‘Interested in earning extra cash while you watch TV, read, or relax? 1 mm Jarn up to $120 for donating | your plasma four times. Plasma n helps burn and trauma patients, B hemophiliacs, and many others. | If you’ve had your hepatitis B I shot, you may qualify for our >\ specialty program and earn up to ' $380 a month. For more info, i; call 474-2335. NABI BIOMEDICAL CENTER ] 300 S. 17th, Lincoln. NE 4 bedroom, 2 bath, fenced backyard, 5 minute drive to campus, plenty of parking, all appliances included, $795 + deposit. Available 6/1. Break on rent for summer months. 798-0340 or 560-6221. 726 Y St 3BR, $650. Near campus. 1541 N. 26th. Nice 5BR, 2 bath, near campus, $850. 1237 Court Nice 3BR, 11/2 bath, garage, near campus, $650. Call 432-0644. 3BR, 1 1/2 bath, walk to campus, 700 Y St., dishwasher, C/A. W/D included, $630,489-9294. Four bedroom, near East Campus. Newly remodeled, central air, washer/dryer hookups. Available April 1st, $720 per month. Call 475-9663. Great 3,4, 5, and 6 bedroom homes near campus. Re serve now for summer, fall or both now, and relax! All appliances provided. 423-1535. 1341-43 N. 22nd, 3BR, 1 1/2 bath, fireplace, stove, fridge, dishwasher, W/D, no pets, $575. Action Realty, 467-1105. Brand new 3BR, 2BA Duplex. Diswasher, disposal, 2 car garage. Available Feb. 1st, $795. 1021 & 1025 Mi chelle Ct Call Mitzi 465-6034 or Don 430-7680. Large 1 & 3 Bedroom duplexes, 4 bedroom house near both campuses. 489-5168. !! SUNNY & CHEERFUL!! !! SMOKE FREEH 1BR 2000 J St, Clean $295 2BR 2000 J St Nice $350 2BR 1501 S 19th, New carpet $395 No Smokers or Pets 440-3000 1 BEDROOM APTS In Unique Complex between campuses, super clean, 3-month leases, newer decor, stove/fridge/dishwasher/disposal/blinds, parking, cen tral heat/air, laundry, gas/water/garbage paid, enclosed patios, big closets, breakfast bar, $345, 489-4857. One large one bedroom: 'Jacuzzi, fireplace, dishwasher, French doors, very nice, 9ft ceiling, ceiling fans $535. Heat/gas paid, off street parking with laundry. 2929 R St., 474-3529. No smokers, no pets. 640 S. 20th- Efficiency $299, 1BR $349, 2BR $419 andup. 2301 A St- 1BR $329. Jones Properties 475-7262 1120 E St., 1 bedroom just remodeled. Heat paid, no pets, $300. 474-5327. 1422 A. Patio approximate lOOOsqft. EXCEPTIONAL. 2 BR, laundry, parking, close to downtown, N/S, N/P $480.421-2445. 1426 B St. Cute 1 bedroom efficiency $275 + utilities. Action Realty. 467-1105. 1660 G, 1 bedroom, C/A, storage, parking, dishwasher, disposer, remodeled. $330. Larger w/balcony, $350. 423-7892.____ 2910 N. 42nd. Brand new 4-bedroom, 2-baths, deluxe unit with all appliances, including W/D, C/A, garage available, no pets. $950-$995. Taking reservations for spring qpd summer. 474-5327. Apartments on UNL Campus Studio and one bedroom units. No smoking, no pets, controlled access, laundry, UNL shuttle stop, campus parking. $300-425/month. Brickyard Apartments, 17th and Holdredge. 477-6578. Better dollar value studio and one bedroom in well maintained vintage building. $295-330. 432-2288. Colonial Heights Apartments 2815 Tiarra Drive - 421-3070 !!! RENT SPECIALS!!! • 6 month lease to receive half month free or a 12 month lease to receive a mpnth free. Certain restrictions apply. • Indoor/outdoor pool, sauna and spa • Bevators, tanning bed and weight room 9 3 month leases available Large 2 bedroom, microwave, dishwasher, laundry, disposal, $495/month 2501 E St. 432-6476. N/S, N/P. Large 3 bedroom, 2 baths, all utilities paid, dishwasher, central air, 938 S. 12th, $795.435-2552. Like the feeling of new? 2 bedroom 1-3/4 bath. New carpet, cabinets, appli ances, paint, mini blinds, washer and dryer hook-ups, and storage closet for bike, etc. Close to East Campus and bus stop. Available April 1. $475. (800) 977-4253. f MANAGEMENTONE Now leasing for summer and fall, 3 year rent freeze. Call for locations and prices, 477-2600 or www.mgmtone.com Two bedroom apt., large kitchen, fireplace, off-street parking, newly renovated, laundry room on premises. 901 N. 25th. $375/month. Convienent location, great price. Call Gan-on at 438-6246 or Doc at 553-5901. Unique One Bedroom Condo Newly remodeled condo for rent in historic Hayward Place. 720 square feet with large walk-in closet. Within walking distance from downtown UNL campus. All ap pliances, secure building, 12’ ceilings, parking and on site laundry. Available March 1st, 19§9. Call 421-2316. We provide: * Locations throughout Lincoln * 24-Hour Emergency Maintenance * Professional & Personable Leasing Staff Cali us today! 402-437-8300 Willowhaven Apartments 1800 Knox •FIREPLACE 'Swimming Pool 'Minutes form downtown *1 BR’s^tart at $349 '2 BR’s start at $459 "Clean & updated •Friendly service Century and Sales Management 437-8322 or 437-8300 500s MS $20-$40/hr. IN SPARE TIME1 $100 Signing Bonusl 1-800-600-0343x1927. $9-$12 Per Hour for Delivery Drivers DominoS Pizza is now hiring for day and evening shifts for delivery drivers and limited evening inside help. No experience necessary. All you need to start is a good driving record, reliable personal vehicle, liability insur ance, and a good attitude. Apply at any of the DominoS locations. Save the Earth. International company is seeking man agers and high positions. Make a change. Call 467-3230. 10 year old company la looking for 2 part time per sonnel Microcomputer installers- to perform initial installation; subsequent light duty maintenance on Windows 95/98 based equipment. Light duty mainte nance includes application software installation and configuration and ‘plug replacement’ of hardware fail ures (no component level work is anticipated). 16-20 hours minimum per week. * Delphi 3 programmer- to assist in the conversion of existing DOS (Pascal-like) applications to Delphi 3. Work will be handled on a due date project basis. Pay for both positions commiserate with demonstrated abilities. Send your resume to LAN Systems of Lincoln, 520 NW 8th Street, Lincoln, NE 68528. American Red Cross Swim Coordinator For 1999 summer swim program. Requires current WSI, 2 years teaching experience preferred. Part time from April to Mid-August. $8/hr. Apply at 220 Oak Creek, or caH 441 -7997? AmeriCorps* USA Changing Trends Program is re cruiting four people to work full time with ethnic minority children in grades first to ninth, flexible schedule. The activities include tutoring, after school program, home visitation and summer school program. Please apply at or send resume to Hispanic Community Center, (402) 474-3950,2300 O Street. Uncoln. BW3 We are now hiring FT/PT help in the kitchen. Daytime or evening. Apply within. 1328 P St. o BryanLGH MEDICAL CENTER Child Development Assistant This position assists in carrying out the daily schedule for an assigned group ofchildren. It includes observing and relaying significant individual and group behavior to personnel, maintaining a safe and orderly environ ment, and conducting daily activities for the children. This position also involves attending staff meetings and developmental programs as required. Requirements of the position include knowledge of appropriate child care practices usually acquired through child care experiences and/or college course work. Must be 19 years of age. Part Time — 3-4 days/wk; all day availability preferred BryanLGH Medical Center East Human Resources 1600 South 48th Street Lincoln, Nebraska 68506 (402)483-8610 Fax:(402)483-8444 JOB LIME: gap 483-3606 CLERK I REOPENED Lancaster County District/Judge seeks responsible in dividual for the delivery and retrieval of documents, re ports, and mail, and tor filing judicial pleadings and briefs. Duties also include pnoto copying ana main taining files. QuaMications: Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the desirable knowledge, ability and'skills. HOURLY: $7.10; Hours: PART TIME; 20 hours per week; 10:00am - 2:00pm or 11:00am - 3:00pm. Must complete an application and a Supplemental Questionnaire. Return or have postmarked on or before: March 5.1999, Apply gt* City-County Employment Office 555 S. 10th SLRm. 107 Lincoln, NE 68508 402/441 -7596 (Voice mail Box) EOE/AA„ iJ EXCELLENT Part Time Benefits: including Tuition Reimbursement up to $1000 a year and more! You Must: ‘Be at least 18 years of age; ‘Have proof of a high school diploma or GED; — *Ptts a measurement test, a drug ‘Provide the names and phones #’s of fonti*. J Equal Opportunity Employer