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AussieJames
Posted 2009-07-29 10:30 PM (#405613)
Subject: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend



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Just arrived from the US this morning.



Beautiful 1985 Custom Legend.
Near mint condition, other than some slight pick swirls not a mark on it.
Case is as new.

I'm very pleased with this one!! :)

AJ
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ladylaw
Posted 2009-07-29 10:33 PM (#405614 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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It's just beautiful AJ! Enjoy!

Anita
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MusicMishka
Posted 2009-07-29 11:04 PM (#405615 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Location: Blue Ridge Mountains
Very Nice AJ, I have the matching 12 string...
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povation
Posted 2009-07-30 12:27 AM (#405616 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Great one.
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PEZ
Posted 2009-07-30 12:28 AM (#405617 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend



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Location: Nashville TN.
Love It
great finish
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2009-07-30 12:37 AM (#405618 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Another member of the board, Tommy, has one just like it. Wonderful, beautiful guitars.....
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BT717
Posted 2009-07-30 6:13 AM (#405619 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Location: Vernon CT
Great get AJ! She's a keeper for sure!
You've built yourself quite a collection.
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kotadawg
Posted 2009-07-30 7:48 AM (#405620 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Location: Cincinnati
That's a beauty, AJ. Make sure you give to my niece next time she comes back to the States.
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ozwatto
Posted 2009-07-30 7:58 AM (#405621 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Location: New South Wales, Australia
Even the case looks mint Jim
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AussieJames
Posted 2009-07-30 8:38 AM (#405622 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend



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Oz, it's the best condition brown case I have ever seen.

I adjusted the neck a tad tonight.
It could also do with an action adjustment.
I'll let the neck settle and pull a shim and restring at the weekend.

It's a beautiful instrument

AJ
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twistedlim
Posted 2009-07-30 9:35 AM (#405623 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Location: Michigan
Very nice!

Did you just get that one off the bay?
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marenostrum
Posted 2009-07-30 12:15 PM (#405624 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend



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Congrats AJ ! Beautiful instrument indeed. I like legend and Clegend of that age (and finish) ....Enjoy !!
Riccardo
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Slipkid
Posted 2009-07-30 12:25 PM (#405625 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend



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Man AJ... you're gonna have enough to open your own little Ovation store pretty soon.

Nice git.
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jstout
Posted 2009-07-30 2:40 PM (#405626 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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That's one good lookin guitar James.
good luck
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2009-07-30 2:50 PM (#405627 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Wong, you chinamen get all the good guitars.....
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Phil Wong
Posted 2009-07-30 4:11 PM (#405628 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Ancient Chinese Secret
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bvince
Posted 2009-07-30 4:45 PM (#405629 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend



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Nice one AJ! It looks like the same model as mine. ENJOY!
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AussieJames
Posted 2009-07-30 4:51 PM (#405630 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend



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Originally posted by Phil Wong:
Ancient Chinese Secret
Thanks Great Grandad!! ;)

There was another Wong involved in this.
I had the guitar shipped to Michael(Playadamas) and he kindly sent it out to me.

Thanks Michael!!

AJ
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2009-07-30 5:30 PM (#405631 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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I guess all you Wongs stick together. But just remember that 3 Wongs don't make a right.
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WillaMuse
Posted 2009-07-31 4:18 AM (#405632 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend



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Beautiful, AJ! Congratulations. I love CL's. Gorgeous color!

;)
Willa
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Trader Jim
Posted 2009-07-31 5:12 AM (#405633 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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That is very pretty. Congrats AJ!
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G8r
Posted 2009-07-31 9:08 AM (#405634 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Nice one, Jim. That's just like mine. How's the neck profile? Some of those early Kaman bar necks have a pronounced "V" as does mine. Took a little getting used to, but it forces my left hand into the correct position for clean fingerstyle. BTW, I had JB put a carved TRC on mine when I sent it up for a spa session. If you like that look, he can probably send you one.
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playadamas
Posted 2009-07-31 2:49 PM (#405635 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend


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Location: So. Cal.
James,

I did add the extra padding to the neck and loosen the strings a bit. I checked the action and overall body and found no problem. But I don't think this guitar has been played much. It should open up a lot more if you give it some consistent work-out. Removing a shim is probably not necessary, it will sound (ring!) much better the way it is. I'm glad you are happy!
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stonebobbo
Posted 2009-07-31 5:51 PM (#405636 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend



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Originally posted by moody, p.i.:
But just remember that 3 Wongs don't make a right.
No, but three lefts make a right.

Beautiful guitar. Stunning. Damn, I'm starting to gas up again. Some of Templeman's new REAL MOP tuner buttons are must have on that guitar.
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2ifbyC
Posted 2009-07-31 11:32 PM (#405637 - in reply to #405613)
Subject: Re: New Arrival, 85 Custom Legend
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Location: Florida Central Gulf Coast
Originally posted by MusicMishka:
Very Nice AJ, I have the matching 12 string...
Likewise... Be nice to have the CL sixer also.

Jim, that's lovely!
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