MartyGrass Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 This is a 1996 built instrument that has strong similarities in the body with a Super Eagle. The dimensions are the same. It's tap tuned. I received it as essentially NOS months ago. Two superb luthiers brought it to life. The fretboard and setup was done by Gary Hines, and there is no better anywhere. I added the TOM bridge but retained the ebony one to swap out as needed. Lastly, the original floating #3 pickup was removed and stored while a low output single coil pickup was built and installed. This was made by a local man who built pickups for Heritage and now runs his own business. To me, it sounds much like a slightly hotter Dearmond 1100. The original soldering job and pot were suboptimal. That's being corrected now. Currently it has Chromes 12s on it. Even with those it sounds very good acoustically and has a nice bottom end. Archtops are cruel mistresses that demand attention. They are worth it though. Function and art together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ElChoad Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Dude. YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 That is one sexy beast. She deserves to relax in a beautiful chair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum13 Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 Lovely Big and Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 That deserves an "OMFG!!" Absolutely stunning!! Props to the ones who worked on it. Nicely done!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 There were a few who worked on it the last few months. Pete Moreno- Kalamazoo, MI Gary Hines- Portland, OR Rob Doolittle- Portage, MI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockabilly69 Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 You have a lot of sweet guitars, but aesthetically speaking, that is my favorite one that you've posted. It's a real beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsck1 Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Stunning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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