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2wheeldrummer |
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Joined: February 2014 Posts: 704 Location: moline,illinois | I spotted a beautiful looking 1977 custom legend 6 string slothead in natural that's caught my attention. I've never owned a slothead before so looking for pros and cons about this design.I'm not sure about the model number yet going to call tomorrow but it looks like a 1119 with carved truss rod cover and bridge. Does anyone know about the bowls, necks and electronics from this year its listed as 5 stars and looks awesome for its age. | ||
Darkbar |
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Joined: January 2009 Posts: 4535 Location: Flahdaw | The only con I've ever heard on slotheads was the challenge of putting on new strings | ||
Slipkid |
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Joined: September 2003 Posts: 9301 Location: south east Michigan | On my slothead the gear ratio on the tuners makes them "touchy". A little tweak does a lot. Standard headstock tuners seem more forgiving. It's a very minor gripe but since we're talkin' about it.... | ||
elginacres |
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Joined: July 2005 Posts: 1609 Location: Colorado | It is a preference thing....some argue the break angle increase helps tone...maybe... | ||
stonebobbo |
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Joined: August 2002 Posts: 8307 Location: Tennessee | A six string slothead Custom Legend? I didn't know these existed. The 12'er, yes. But a six string? Very interesting. Is it a 12 fret neck? Would love to see a picture of it. | ||
2wheeldrummer |
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Joined: February 2014 Posts: 704 Location: moline,illinois | It got sold before I could get to it it was on guitar centers used site.pic is still there page 2 of used ovations listed as 1977 custom legend. | ||
Old Man Arthur |
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Joined: September 2006 Posts: 10777 Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR | And it was cheap too... with a case. | ||
jay |
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Joined: January 2009 Posts: 1249 Location: Texas | Looks Custom to me. Like they went with a 1119 with a Folklore neck? | ||
Jonmark Stone |
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Joined: May 2008 Posts: 1555 Location: Indiana | Rare. | ||
MarkM |
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Joined: September 2005 Posts: 98 Location: SF Bay area, California | That is sweet. I've had my 1619 for 30 years, and I keep looking for a Folklore. | ||
danomyte |
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Joined: January 2014 Posts: 402 Location: Taxed To Death State | It was still up on their site and I called them about it. I noticed in the picture with the reflection that the sound board looked like it had a big dip in it on the lower bout. The used guitar guy told me the sound board was shot and the guitar was junk. Too bad because that thing is beautiful. | ||
DaveKell |
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Joined: November 2011 Posts: 741 Location: Fort Worth, TX | Stringin a slothead is a piece of cake. I nailed it on the first try with instructions I found by googling "stringing slothead guitar". The little 90 degree bend you make at the end of string holds very well while cranking it up. Ya just have to remember to wind extra towards the outside of the headstock after making a locking loop first. | ||
dnc4eva |
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Joined: July 2008 Posts: 185 Location: Long Island, N.Y. | I actually played this guitar. I couldnt believe what I was seeing when I saw it. It was at Guitar Center in Carle Place, N.Y. The top was pretty sunken | ||
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