2003 Collectors Question
MWoody
Posted 2006-11-12 5:41 PM (#231988)
Subject: 2003 Collectors Question



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Yesterday at the D'Addario table at the CMS there was a 2003 Collectors for sale ($800 firm).

I wasn't able to pull the back cover and look but I could see enough to know it isn't a standard bracing pattern.

What is the bracing pattern with the 2003VN?
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2006-11-12 6:03 PM (#231989 - in reply to #231988)
Subject: Re: 2003 Collectors Question


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I would guess "A"...
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Paul Templeman
Posted 2006-11-12 6:07 PM (#231990 - in reply to #231988)
Subject: Re: 2003 Collectors Question


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The '03 came out before the LX upgrades so at a guess I would say Quintad bracing, same as any non-LX Elite style guitar
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inidea
Posted 2006-11-17 9:17 AM (#231991 - in reply to #231988)
Subject: Re: 2003 Collectors Question


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I just had the opportunity (see other mails on the subject) to hold one for a couple of days. It has an Adamas bracing - a fan of thin braces from the front widening to the back, with a longitudinal brace just behind the bridge. I guess that's the Quintad bracing Paul is talking about. It is, in my view, surprisingly thin ! nothing compared to the mass of standard X bracing.

OK,

Marc
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MWoody
Posted 2006-11-17 10:24 AM (#231992 - in reply to #231988)
Subject: Re: 2003 Collectors Question



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Thank you, that was my guess. I'm learning to appreciate that year more and more.

A true Collector - unique bracing, trim, inlaid epaulets, etc.

One day...
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