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Location: Jet City | Thoughts on this model? The electronics? Thinking of it for my son.
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Location: Jet City | Hello? *tap tap tap* is this thing on?
This guy is showing up in the morning to buy the Washburn HB30 and has this Custom Balladeer that he's wanting to trade for the Fender F-75
Can anyone give me insight on these things? I can't find much. |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | All I can say is that my 1612 CB was a stage vet that had 'opened' up and sounded great.
Would I buy another? I already have... |
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Location: Pacific Northwest Inland Empire | This 1712 was given the moniker "Dillinger". Apparently, somebody put 2 rounds of .22-caliber through the top & back. Geez, tough audience!
Anyrate, I repaired it, and it had a really big voice, as I recall. Played nice, too.
So, Damon, buy, trade, or finagle the deal. Nice guitars!
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Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | All I can tell you is that it is a blingier version of a regular old Custom Balladeer.
But I would just have him bring it and check it out.
I am admittedly bias, and have not been impressed by any Fender acoustic that I have played (total, Two)...
But if it is in good shape, I would much rather have the 1712. |
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Location: Jet City | The F75 is a cool lil made in Japan guitar from about '74-'75. ROsewood laminate back and sides and nice solid spruce top. rosewood veneer headstock with MOP inlaid Fender logo.
Retailed for about $375 in the 70's I think. We have an aftermarket pickup under the bridge with no electronics.
We'll check her out in the mornin' I spose. |
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1712 Balladeer?