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Location: jacksonville, fl | Hi guys....anyone familiar with a pinnacle series model 3862 from the late eighties or early 90's....?...were they made in Japan?....just curious...rick |
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Location: Tennessee | The Pinnacles were the top of the overseas line. The 3862 is a solid top, super-shallow bowl. They are very nice guitars. Not sure if they were made in Japan or Korea, but I think both ... just depends on earlier or later. The japanese were doing exceptional guitar work during the 80's ... many of my fender friends swear that the MIJ guitars of the 80's were superior in every way to the US made models.
OT: The Pinnacles is also a little mountain range just east of the Monterey/Salinas area of No Cal. At the foot of these hills is a little winery called Chalone Vineyards ... which makes outstanding Chardonnay, and an even better Pinot Noir. Less than half the price of anything out of Napa/Sonoma/Alexander Valley, and as good as anything regardless of price. stonejoebobbo sez check it out. |
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Location: Minden, Nebraska | All of the Pinnacles I have had, a dozen or so, were made in Japan and were made well. They similar in quality and price to the basic USA Balladeer model. Maybe CWK can tell us exactly why they were discontinued after only two years.
I believe they all had FET3 preamps. What is the difference between the FET3 and the OP24?
As to Chalone Vineyards, they are outstanding. |
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Location: Earth·SolarSystem·LocalInterstellarCloud·Local Bub | Originally posted by stonebobbo:
The japanese were doing exceptional guitar work during the 80's ... many of my fender friends swear that the MIJ guitars of the 80's were superior in every way to the US made models. I have a '82 MIJ Fender Strat which is a great sounding and playing instrument. |
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Location: jacksonville, fl | thanks for the education on the pinnacle series...been looking at one hanging in a pawn shop for a week now,,,no case, a couple of wear spots around the picking area...but otherwise in good shape.....could be had for $150.00 cash I'm sure....strange blue transparent type finish but looks like ebony fingerboard and bridge...hmmmm....decisions...decisions.....rick |
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Location: NJ | For $150 bucks?
WorstCaseScenario:
. . . y'got yerself a beach guitar . . . |
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older pinnacle series