Ok I'll Bite... What's a "German Special"?
AussieJames
Posted 2009-02-01 10:18 PM (#295165)
Subject: Ok I'll Bite... What's a "German Special"?



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Not heard of one called this :confused:

1717 on Ebay

AJ
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G8r
Posted 2009-02-01 10:26 PM (#295166 - in reply to #295165)
Subject: Re: Ok I'll Bite... What's a "German Special"?


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Crazy. The label matches the description. Claim of German spruce top. Very different fret markers, too.
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Gallerinski
Posted 2009-02-01 10:35 PM (#295167 - in reply to #295165)
Subject: Re: Ok I'll Bite... What's a "German Special"?
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The ex German Distributor often ordered special runs of guitars for his market. As did other distributors around the world. These German legends are one example. Looks nice.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2009-02-01 10:47 PM (#295168 - in reply to #295165)
Subject: Re: Ok I'll Bite... What's a "German Special"?



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It's got "Made in Germany" tuners on it?
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Beal
Posted 2009-02-01 10:53 PM (#295169 - in reply to #295165)
Subject: Re: Ok I'll Bite... What's a "German Special"?



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Yes, Garman spruce overlay on the peghead too. A good one to grab.
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Beal
Posted 2009-02-01 10:54 PM (#295170 - in reply to #295165)
Subject: Re: Ok I'll Bite... What's a "German Special"?



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I think it was Eingleman spruce for the run. Made Legends and Elites too.
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Jérôme
Posted 2009-02-02 12:15 AM (#295171 - in reply to #295165)
Subject: Re: Ok I'll Bite... What's a "German Special"?



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Our friend "Kurt Koenig" owns the German Special Elite model.
PICTURES HERE!!

Very nice models!!

J :)
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stephent28
Posted 2009-02-02 12:26 AM (#295172 - in reply to #295165)
Subject: Re: Ok I'll Bite... What's a "German Special"?



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I love German Spruce tops on my collings. It would be very interesting to see how it sounds on an Ovation and if the difference was noticeable.
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