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Location: Vernon CT | Not mine but some of you Electric players might like this.
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/msg/1473313668.html |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | I would insure it still has the pre-amp, but that is a NICE axe... Early run too. |
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| Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
I would insure it still has the pre-amp, but that is a NICE axe... Early run too. Hi - I just discovered you folks and this site.
Funny thing... this is my guitar! The live listing is here:
http://boston.craigslist.org/nos/msg/1491771454.html
My primary guitar is a '73 Strat. This breadwinner was given to me in lieu of cash by someone who hit my car. The tech who I use went over the whole thing, sourced two matching tuners, replaced the one broken toggle and went through all the powered-pick up wiring as well - works perfectly.
I don't *have* to sell the guitar - I just never play it and thought it was a shame to be sitting around. But gee, maybe I should give it more of a chance? What else can you tell me about the guitar - you mentioned it's an early run?
Look forward to learning more about it! |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | Not much else to tell. smooth rear plates (as opposed to the later embossed plates) and the end jack (instead of on the pickguard) along with the toroidal pickups and the color all point to early guitar in the run which started in 1972. However, the serial number would indicate 1975 or later so it's safe to say, "early 70's" and be safe.
The original tuners can still be found... although the supply is getting thin... but they are still around in peoples parts bins.
Not much else to tell.. nice axe.. |
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Location: NW Washington State | Recent auction results on this exact guitar here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140364506497
Hope this helps!
-Steve W. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by numbfingers:
Hope this helps Had that on my watch list... Nice git. |
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Location: Orlando, FL | You don't see that color too often. Nice one! You should keep it and play it for a while, I'll bet you'll like it. |
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| Originally posted by Mr. Ovation:
Not much else to tell. smooth rear plates (as opposed to the later embossed plates) and the end jack (instead of on the pickguard) along with the toroidal pickups and the color all point to early guitar in the run which started in 1972. However, the serial number would indicate 1975 or later so it's safe to say, "early 70's" and be safe.
The original tuners can still be found... although the supply is getting thin... but they are still around in peoples parts bins.
Not much else to tell.. nice axe.. For not a lot else to tell that's a lot - thank you!
Can you tell me the difference between the terroidal and humbucking pickups (that I thought they were)?
I think I will keep it a while and see if it grows on me. A surprising aspect of the guitar to me is how decent it sounds when unplugged.
Any way you can point me to sources for original tuners and perhaps a nut? |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by 11earl:
original tuners and perhaps a nut? Glad to hear of another successful 'O' 'reconciliation'!
For tuners, put up a want ad in the For Sale forum. As for the nut, have your local luthier cut ya one of these:
It's a Micarda nut that would blend in nice on your BW. |
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Location: The Great Pacific Northwest | "Can you tell me the difference between the terroidal and humbucking pickups (that I thought they were)?"
Yes, but then I would have to kill ya :)
Seriously.. the Toroidal pickups are single coil pickups, but I'm not sure really why they are referred to as toroidal as I thought all pickups were toroidal (wire around a core).
Beal ????? |
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