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Nancy
Posted 2015-04-06 7:38 PM (#508472)
Subject: Finally!



Joined:
December 2014
Posts: 1713

Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota		Finally!!!!

The Patriot that I had bought back in Dec/Jan on eBay from Boston arrived, and I am just thrilled!!!! This one is a Beauty, Mint, and Fresh smelling even!!!! No mold, no cracks, and even came in a box!!!!

It was Perfectly packed, and had the Humidipaks in it that I had sent to him to humidify while waiting to send.
I *just* opened her, so tomorrow, she will get a polish, and play. She has brand new strings on her (how nice is that!) and after I polish her and the case up, all set to go!!!

Thank you all for your help in getting her here safely, and putting up with my excitement!!! She is SO worth the wait! You were all correct, and I want to Thank You for sharing your expertise with me!!!! YES!!!!!!


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BanjoJ
Posted 2015-04-06 7:45 PM (#508473 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
September 2012
Posts: 811

Location: Thredbo, NSW, Australia		Very nice indeed!
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arumako
Posted 2015-04-06 9:11 PM (#508476 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
October 2012
Posts: 1034

Location: Yokohama, Japan		Holy Molly! That is gorgeous!
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Damon67
Posted 2015-04-06 9:39 PM (#508478 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
December 2006
Posts: 6994

Location: Jet City		Those Patriots are special. Congratulations!
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Old Man Arthur
Posted 2015-04-06 9:55 PM (#508479 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
September 2006
Posts: 10777

Location: Keepin' It Weird in Portland, OR		I am Happy for you.
(and Jealous )
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2015-04-06 11:58 PM (#508482 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!


Joined:
March 2002
Posts: 15664

Location: SoCal		40 year old A braced Legend. Should sound wonderful....
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Patch
Posted 2015-04-07 6:24 AM (#508486 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: RE: Finally!



Joined:
May 2006
Posts: 4226

Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent

Love my Patriot. Congratulations!

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Geostorm98
Posted 2015-04-07 6:57 AM (#508487 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
September 2011
Posts: 402

Location: New Hartford CT		Congrats Nancy...welcome to the Patriot Fan Club. It's in the top 10 best O's ever.
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Guitsome
Posted 2015-04-07 10:08 AM (#508491 - in reply to #508479)
Subject: Re: Finally!


Joined:
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Posts: 119

Location: NH
arthurseery - 2015-04-06 10:55 PM

I am Happy for you.


+1
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Designzilla
Posted 2015-04-07 10:33 AM (#508492 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!


Joined:
December 2004
Posts: 2150

Location: Orlando, FL		What a great guitar! Congrats!
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bburg
Posted 2015-04-07 2:13 PM (#508504 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
August 2009
Posts: 1137

Location: Germany, where delicious wine is growing (Rheinh)		Congrats on this nice find!!!!

Bernie
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ProfessorBB
Posted 2015-04-07 4:04 PM (#508510 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
January 2006
Posts: 5881

Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains		I bought a Legend Ltd in 1981 to replace an older legend that was stolen out of my motorhome at the beach. The Legend Ltd, the original "John Lennon" model, is the same guitar as the Patriot sans the decal. Seems the factory had a few more guitars than decals back in the late 70's. Still have it and love it.
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jay
Posted 2015-04-07 4:34 PM (#508512 - in reply to #508510)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
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Posts: 1249

Location: Texas

Prof...totally with you. I have one and even though I am a -4 guy, the balanced acoustic response from my 1651-7 is tremendous. I have owned a 1619 and a 30th Anniversary CS and the 1651 held its own against both of those...but all of them being A braced, deep bowl, premium topped bodies, maybe that is to be expected.

 

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Mark in Boise
Posted 2015-04-07 6:07 PM (#508520 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!


Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 12755

Location: Boise, Idaho		I miss mine. I hope the OFCer I sold it to is still enjoying it. At one time it was most likely to be taken off the wall and played.
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SOBeach
Posted 2015-04-07 6:29 PM (#508523 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: RE: Finally!


Joined:
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Posts: 823

Location: sitting at my computer

Congrats! 

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Beal
Posted 2015-04-07 7:51 PM (#508529 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
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Posts: 14127

Location: 6 String Ranch		I have 1 but it is a he, straight acoustic as well. I've had it high strung sometimes, works great that way. Nice guitars.

Edited by Beal 2015-04-07 7:54 PM
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Nancy
Posted 2015-04-07 7:57 PM (#508530 - in reply to #508529)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
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Posts: 1713

Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota
cwk2 - 2015-04-07 7:51 PM

I have 1 but it is a he, straight acoustic as well. I've had it high strung sometimes, works great that way. Nice guitars.


LMBO!!!!!!

Thank You Everybody! You are All The BEST!!!
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Beal
Posted 2015-04-07 8:37 PM (#508532 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
January 2002
Posts: 14127

Location: 6 String Ranch		So what number is it, excuse me, she?
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Nancy
Posted 2015-04-07 9:11 PM (#508535 - in reply to #508532)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
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Posts: 1713

Location: Frozen Tundra of Minnesota
cwk2 - 2015-04-07 8:37 PM

So what number is it, excuse me, she?


#1299. . Tony noticed that the decal is flawed, there is no gold accenting, so the dates, drum, flagpole, and wheat is so faint that you can barely be seen. The red and blue are faint too, but I am still just thrilled!!!

I am one of those weirdo's who names everything, they all have names and personalities.
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cholloway
Posted 2015-04-07 9:39 PM (#508537 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!


Joined:
March 2005
Posts: 2791

Location: Atlanta, GA.		Very nice piece indeed!!!
I love my old Legend.
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Tony Calman
Posted 2015-04-08 1:06 AM (#508553 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
August 2003
Posts: 4619

Location: SoCal		Beal, your post back in 2/15/2005: "Yes #1 and 76 are at my good friend's place in Ft Lauderdale on consignment. They are both acoustic and both in A+ condition." Which one did you keep?

I was really tempted to call Timm back then after #1 but had #320 (an a/e) at the factory getting a lot of work done on it (good disclosure by the seller, had him send it directly to Kim), as well as an acoustic #880.

Sold #880 later but #320 stays...a wonderful story, as many of us have stories how the crew at the factory made the incredible happen. When Kim got the guitar, he didn't even ask-just threw out the case.
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Patch
Posted 2015-04-08 6:16 AM (#508555 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: RE: Finally!



Joined:
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Posts: 4226

Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent

Tony,

I got #76 from Beal back then, and it's still in perfect shape. Later I tried to get #1 as well, but he stood pat. I've also kept an eye out for #1776, but have never found a clue about it. I would love to get that one.

There's always hope though eh?

 

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Beal
Posted 2015-04-08 9:22 AM (#508561 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



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January 2002
Posts: 14127

Location: 6 String Ranch		Tony, you remember back to 05? Pretty good. I got 76 in a trade from Craig Brodie (guitar broker, Fla) and he got it from Al Lazzari who used to be the production supervisor of the factory. He moved to fla when he retired and his family sold the instruments when he past. I had it and moved it to Patch. I don't recall if the 1776 was ever made. There were only going to be that many but I seem to recall that orders fell a little short. Doesn't mean that they wouldn't skip ahead and make the last one, I just don't recall, it was 39 years ago after all.
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Lonnie
Posted 2015-04-08 10:06 AM (#508564 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: Re: Finally!



Joined:
November 2013
Posts: 163

Location: Phoenix, AZ		One of these Patriots just showed up on Ebay, #1202. Appears to be in excellent shape...
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Patch
Posted 2015-04-08 10:31 AM (#508566 - in reply to #508472)
Subject: RE: Finally!



Joined:
May 2006
Posts: 4226

Location: Steeler Nation, Hudson Valley Contingent

Here's how #76 looked in 2008.

Here's how she looks today. She is serving her tour of duty as one of my office guitars. (I rotate them through every so often.) The stencil looks just as good now as it did in the 2009 OFC Calendar.

My wife loves this guitar. it has a cool history, unique aesthetics, and just in case no one has mentioned it before, fantastic tone!

 

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