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Damon67
Posted 2008-05-05 3:31 PM (#41094)
Subject: More info on PF-22?



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Location: Jet City		So I've read the overviews, but it would be nice if ANYONE here had more info on this specific PF.

I found the date, 3/20/80 under the bridge, but it would be great to know more about:

*The "rail" pickups, materials, construction, winds, etc. They're obviously handmade.

*Why the rails were decided against (They SCREAM!)

*Where this was in order of prototypes

*Discoloration on the fretboard. I assume that because it was a prototype a "non-desirable" piece of wood was used? Or maybe it happened after, but I don't think it would be due to wear as the frets are in excellent condition.

Here's the discoloration I'm mentioning. BTW, is there a way to fix it? I'd probably leave it alone even if there is a way, but it would be good to know.



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Beal
Posted 2008-05-05 4:00 PM (#41095 - in reply to #41094)
Subject: Re: More info on PF-22?



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Location: 6 String Ranch		That's just the wood, leave it alone.
we used less than excellent pieces of ebony on these.
Don't really know much about the pickups, probably some variant of a UK2 pickup. Get a list of serial numbers from Miles, my guess is that this is towards the end.
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stephent28
Posted 2008-05-05 4:47 PM (#41096 - in reply to #41094)
Subject: Re: More info on PF-22?



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Location: Latitude 39.56819, Longitude -105.080066		Yep, that's the wood and sometimes it can add a really beautiful look to the fingerboard.

I sold a viper neck to Woody that was absolutely gorgeous!
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Damon67
Posted 2008-05-05 5:24 PM (#41097 - in reply to #41094)
Subject: Re: More info on PF-22?



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Location: Jet City		Thanks guys. Beal, is anyone still around that might know more info on the pups?

It sure does play sweet and sounds EXCELLENT through the Carvin X100B. Nice work!


I had all the electrics going through the Carvin this weekend, and it made #2 on my list. And FWIW, it blows the T-60 away! The T was #4 for me behind #3, the Flying V. The T was more versatile, but there's something about the Gibby's growl (though limited in tonal options) that just hits home.

(UKII is still #1)

Still need to play a Viper one of these days. I spose I'll have my chance at the NW Gathering.
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