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| The CL I've just arranged purchase on is an Anniversary Edition Al Dimeola mid depth bowl built for Guitar Center, and I think only for it's Japanese market stores. from what I've been able to dig up so far only 10 were made(I could be wrong on that #) but the official model # is 1779-5GC and built in 1997.... from the photos I've been able to pull off of some Japanese websites I can understand why the label was removed from the bowl, it's a little on the gaudy side.
I'm going to contact John/Kim and see if they'll send me a regular white football label with the model # on it.
not a bad grab for what I'm paying for it... and the seller has given me a layaway plan for 90 days, which makes it affordable and more practical given our current financial situation.
Thanks again to Mtnbikerfred for taking the time to head over to check it out for me.. looking forward to a favorable report :D .
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Location: Michigan | Great news Glenn, it looks like a beauty. |
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Location: Tuscany, Italy | I like it ....
-5 stand for black but from the pic it looks like a dark burgundy. Nice one ! |
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| no boost button,(at least not that I'm aware of yet), it has the HexFX preamp and stereo pickup, and I don't think that works with a boost switch.
the first AD's didn't have the boost either.. and this was a special order/limited run for the GC Anniversary Promo.. also no fret marker dots/diamond inlay either on these, just the abalone purfling/binding on the neck and body.
better pictures of the actual guitar I'm purchasing will be up on the ning site in just a few minutes.
the above picture was taken from a Japanese website.
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | I normally don't care for black, but that one is in a tux! Sweet grab Glenn...  |
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| Fred just called, says it looks and sounds good, not spectacular sounding, but strings were pretty old.... some minor pick swirl on the top and scratching on the rosette but nothing a little Meguiar's won't take care of. no dings, cracks or any other cosmetic issues.
Black guitars must compare to Black clothing (sweaters or dresses) as my wife says.... "they'll attract everything but Men or money"
I've owned a couple of -5s over the years and the fingerprint, dust, and smudge factor does get a little tiring with constant clean ups and polishing.
The electronics and pickup work as they should and all of the effects and splitting on the preamp signal out correctly. and the case is in good shape, and the neck is straight and no appreciable fret wear. Fred says it's in really good shape, and definitely worth what I'm paying.
so looks like I'm buying a 1779-5GC and hopefully will have it paid off in less than 3 months. The down payment/first installment goes out tomorrow.
Thanks again to Mtnbikerfred! and all here for the input and help.
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Location: everywhere | Originally posted by Palm Bay Glenn:
... and the seller has given me a layaway plan for 90 days, which makes it affordable and more practical given our current financial situation. very trusting seller, hope he doesn't get screwed |
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Well, look who's back!
Quick everyone, turn the lights on... |
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Location: South of most, North of few | Next thing you know Heather will be back. :rolleyes: |
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| Originally posted by Caravan Rooubishe:
Originally posted by Palm Bay Glenn:
... and the seller has given me a layaway plan for 90 days, which makes it affordable and more practical given our current financial situation. very trusting seller, hope he doesn't get screwed
I thought AL tossed you and your id, last time you popped in.
anyway, enough forage for the under-bridge dweller, next thing you know Hal will be back as well... along with SOPM...
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast | Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
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| Miles, as all ips are logged here, I'd like to personally request to know who the alias/id of the troll above belongs to.
I think my wife and I have taken enough abuse from him now and in the past and have the right to know who takes such great pleasure in the misfortunes, illnesses, or foibles of others, and why I/we are a particular favorite target to him/her/or,.. it.
I know my misdeeds here, as do others, and have made amends to those that I wronged. and those abuses were long ago....
The continued abuse and harassment from CR is completely uncalled for and out of line.
Respectfully,
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Location: South of most, North of few | Originally posted by 2ifbyC:
Originally posted by CrimsonLake:
...or Jason
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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains | Glen, forget him...he's a loser and he knows it...
BTW, is that abalone on either side of the fretboard? Nice guitar, enjoy it! |
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Location: Michigan | Originally posted by Caravan Rooubishe:
Originally posted by Palm Bay Glenn:
... and the seller has given me a layaway plan for 90 days, which makes it affordable and more practical given our current financial situation. very trusting seller, hope he doesn't get screwed
Let it go Glenn, you have too much class to get into a tit-for tat with this guy. |
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Location: Vernon CT | Where have I been? :eek: :confused: :eek: :confused: |
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Location: Michigan | Good question :) |
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Location: Marlton, NJ | Originally posted by BT717:
Where have I been? :eek: :confused: :eek: :confused: "Out of my brain on the 5:15..." |
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Location: Cincinnati | Originally posted by BT717:
Where have I been? :eek: :confused: :eek: :confused: Playing your 1758? :p |
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Mystery CL id'd... not a bad grab..