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1987 Collectors vs The 1996 "Book Elite"

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Steveomatic
Posted 2019-11-18 4:19 AM (#550491)
Subject: 1987 Collectors vs The 1996 "Book Elite"



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The 1996 Book Elite was modeled after the 1997 Collectors.  Which one is the one to have if you can only have one of them. Both in mint condition. 

 

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Standingovation
Posted 2019-11-18 9:12 AM (#550492 - in reply to #550491)
Subject: Re: 1987 Collectors vs The 1996 "Book Elite"



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Location: Phoenix AZ		You will probably get 50/50 replies. I have owned both of them at the same time and sonically I can hear no difference. In my personal opinion ...

Book Elite
- fewer made, more rare
- better electronics (I am a fan of the Optima preamp)
- naked fretboard
- abalone headstock trim

87 Collector
- nicer headstock facing
- nicer epaulets (if you like innies)
- nicer fretboard inlays if you like markers
- carved bridge

I was not disappointed in either one of them ...
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Standingovation
Posted 2019-11-18 11:41 AM (#550495 - in reply to #550491)
Subject: RE: 1987 Collectors vs The 1996 "Book Elite"



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Beal
Posted 2019-11-18 4:20 PM (#550497 - in reply to #550491)
Subject: Re: 1987 Collectors vs The 1996 "Book Elite"



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Location: 6 String Ranch		toss a coin
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moody, p.i.
Posted 2019-11-18 6:16 PM (#550503 - in reply to #550491)
Subject: Re: 1987 Collectors vs The 1996 "Book Elite"


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Location: SoCal		One difference that I've found that always leans me towards the 87C is the finish on the neck and headstock. I like a gloss neck and headstock. the Book Elite feels and looks like there is no finish. Never cared for the feel or look. The 87C doesn't have a high gloss neck (like my 1537), but it's enough to look and feel much better. Is it considered a satin finish? Regardless, that issue makes a difference to me. Also never cared for the outie epi's......
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