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Location: Jet City | So I've read the overviews, but it would be nice if ANYONE here had more info on this specific PF.
I found the date, 3/20/80 under the bridge, but it would be great to know more about:
*The "rail" pickups, materials, construction, winds, etc. They're obviously handmade.
*Why the rails were decided against (They SCREAM!)
*Where this was in order of prototypes
*Discoloration on the fretboard. I assume that because it was a prototype a "non-desirable" piece of wood was used? Or maybe it happened after, but I don't think it would be due to wear as the frets are in excellent condition.
Here's the discoloration I'm mentioning. BTW, is there a way to fix it? I'd probably leave it alone even if there is a way, but it would be good to know.
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Location: 6 String Ranch | That's just the wood, leave it alone.
we used less than excellent pieces of ebony on these.
Don't really know much about the pickups, probably some variant of a UK2 pickup. Get a list of serial numbers from Miles, my guess is that this is towards the end. | |
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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066 | Yep, that's the wood and sometimes it can add a really beautiful look to the fingerboard.
I sold a viper neck to Woody that was absolutely gorgeous! | |
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Location: Jet City | Thanks guys. Beal, is anyone still around that might know more info on the pups?
It sure does play sweet and sounds EXCELLENT through the Carvin X100B. Nice work!
I had all the electrics going through the Carvin this weekend, and it made #2 on my list. And FWIW, it blows the T-60 away! The T was #4 for me behind #3, the Flying V. The T was more versatile, but there's something about the Gibby's growl (though limited in tonal options) that just hits home.
(UKII is still #1)
Still need to play a Viper one of these days. I spose I'll have my chance at the NW Gathering. | |
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More info on PF-22?