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2wheeldrummer
Posted 2014-06-17 10:17 PM (#487843)
Subject: 1977 custom legend slothead



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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.
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Darkbar
Posted 2014-06-18 6:19 AM (#487849 - in reply to #487843)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead



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The only con I've ever heard on slotheads was the challenge of putting on new strings
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Slipkid
Posted 2014-06-18 8:23 AM (#487852 - in reply to #487843)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead



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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....
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elginacres
Posted 2014-06-18 12:42 PM (#487855 - in reply to #487843)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead


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It is a preference thing....some argue the break angle increase helps tone...maybe...
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stonebobbo
Posted 2014-06-18 12:59 PM (#487856 - in reply to #487843)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead



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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.
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2wheeldrummer
Posted 2014-06-18 6:26 PM (#487861 - in reply to #487843)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead



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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.
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2014-06-18 6:44 PM (#487862 - in reply to #487843)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead



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And it was cheap too... with a case.

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jay
Posted 2014-06-18 7:10 PM (#487863 - in reply to #487862)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead



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Looks Custom to me. Like they went with a 1119 with a Folklore neck? 

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Jonmark Stone
Posted 2014-06-18 7:20 PM (#487864 - in reply to #487863)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead


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Rare.
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MarkM
Posted 2014-06-19 3:20 AM (#487867 - in reply to #487843)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead


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That is sweet. I've had my 1619 for 30 years, and I keep looking for a Folklore.
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danomyte
Posted 2014-06-26 10:01 PM (#489110 - in reply to #487843)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead



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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.
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DaveKell
Posted 2014-06-27 3:30 AM (#489117 - in reply to #487843)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead


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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.
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dnc4eva
Posted 2014-10-02 10:00 PM (#494632 - in reply to #487843)
Subject: Re: 1977 custom legend slothead


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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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