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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225
Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | I just ordered a Legend LX from Al. While browsing his website, I found the exact guitar that I've been thinking about getting for about a month so I decided to go for it. I'm looking forward to geting the new addition to the family. Hopefully I can use it on my gig this weekend! |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842
Location: NJ | Bye,Bye Martin?? ;) |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225
Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | I'm probably going to keep both of my Martins, but I don't think that I will be using them live as much. I'll probably use the two Legends for gigs, since that's what they're built for.
I may have the LX tomorrow, so maybe I'll even use it out tomorrow night. |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842
Location: NJ | Love to come "check it out", but we're at the Thirsty Moose tomorrow night.
CONGRATS & good luck w/it!!!! |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225
Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | You'll have to take the LX out for a test drive when I see you.
BTW. I thought that you were at the Thirsty Moose on Friday (according to your website). |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 14842
Location: NJ | "Senior Moment". Sorry.
da'Moose IS Fri nite.
My brain hurts.
(shut up, Witko!:-) |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225
Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | You're not quite ready for senior moments yet. Close, but not quite. :D |
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Joined: June 2002 Posts: 1614
Location: Converse, Texas | Moody ... he's ready for a senior moment. Al... he's certainly ready. Woz... DEFINITELY ready... :D |
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Joined: November 2002 Posts: 1196
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana | John what LX did you get? I hope it was the Legend LX. Great guitar, you will love it! ;) |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225
Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Paul:
It is a Legend LX in the burgundy finish. It's a demo that Al had with a small ding in it. It was too good of a deal to pass up. I don't worry too much about dings because I use all of my guitars out, so they all get some dings sooner or later.
John |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 623
Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Hey Man!
Congratulations! I really hope you love the guitar!
Where ya playing?
Be well,
Johnny |
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Joined: September 2003 Posts: 9301
Location: south east Michigan | The burgundy is a great finish.
Enjoy!
Brad |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225
Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Johnny:
I'm playing at Top Notch tomorrow night. Why don't you stop by. |
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Joined: April 2003 Posts: 2503
Location: Fayetteville, NC | John,
Congrats on your LX purchase. It's a great instrument and I'm Glad you got a deal thru Al.
Post more pics when you get a chance. would love to share in the joy of your new purchase :cool: |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 627
Location: Cherry Hill, NJ | John
I bought my LX 1777 Burgandy back in Feb. This was before all the LX hoopla. I actually ordered this model because of the color and mid-depth bowl. No knowledge of what the hell LX meant. Wow, did I hit pay dirt with this beauty. I play this guitar more than ever. One thing I would recommend though, and it may be a matter of taste, I put new Elixir nanos on it and it beamed.
Good luck with it.
Tommy |
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Joined: August 2003 Posts: 4619
Location: SoCal | If anyone hasn't seen the transparent burgundy finish - check it out. Unique, unlike a lot of the colored finishes, you see the grain. I got a 1777 LX from Al with the transparent burgundy finish for one of my facilitators - he's buying it, just "carrying paper" at no interest for him for a couple of months. Of course, I played it for a couple of hours before I called to tell him it had arrived. :D Good thing since once he knew it was here, he came right over. |
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Joined: November 2002 Posts: 1196
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana | Tommy, Elixer nano-web strings on a Legend LX makes a great combination! ;) |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 389
Location: RI. That small State out East | Did I hear Sr. Moment?
I resemble that.
Al, the W597 T is the "bomb" with the 18 yr. old.
I'm glad I pulled the trigger. I guess it's going off to school in Sept. Not enough talk about that guitar. The textured top... Wow.
As for the LX... The 1778LX kicks the ass of the other 3 (IMHO)
Woz |
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Joined: March 2004 Posts: 201
Location: Vernon, CT | The Legend LX is a fantastic guitar and is equal to or better than my Martin. I too got the burgundy version last month and it plays excellent. I also was considering getting the Custom Legend USA model as it is an excellent guitar and I love the patriotic paint scheme. It would be great for playing out and I have done some military gigs. However, when I contacted the factory and they gave me an MSRP of $3,299 (and even with a dealer discount) it's outta my price range. Go Legend LX! Play on!
John L.
Celebrity C026
Std. Balladeer
Legend LX
Tornado
Takamine 12 string
D16GT
Fender Precision (1975) |
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Joined: March 2002 Posts: 15664
Location: SoCal | I'm glad to hear all the good reviews for the LX's. I'm still going to wait for the deep bowl. I want a new guitar with all that comes with it, but with the sound of my 68 Deluxe Balladeer (which Goober described as a mid 50's D-18 -- but I believe it's better because of the clarity). |
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Joined: August 2003 Posts: 4619
Location: SoCal | Custom Legend with the flag, check out: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3723939369&category=33029&sspagename=STRK%3AMEBWA%3AIT&rd=1
Hey Sam - love yours with our Greek flag!! Nice job. |
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Joined: January 2004 Posts: 1225
Location: Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey | Well. my LX just arrived and it is one beautiful guitar. I tried it out a little (as much as I can at work) and the action is perfect. I noticed the weight difference right away compared to my other O's. I have yet to find the ding in the top so it must be pretty minor. I can't wait to dig in to this guitar! Thank you AL! |
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Joined: November 2002 Posts: 1196
Location: Lafayette, Louisiana | Congrats John, I can't tell you how much I enjoy my Legend LX. It is light, bright, and sounds wonderful. :D |
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