jazzrat Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 The trade for my strat culminated today with both guitars arriving at their respective new homes. I got an '03 575 Custom Almond Burst with chrome Hdw. and an ebony board. The tradee was the original owner (bought it from Jay) He's taken nice care of it. Stock with the exception of the pickups. He swapped the Schallers for Fralin Unbuckers. Really nice sounding, complex tone. very versatile. I took off work early to set it up so I could use it at band practice. A little bit of spit and polish. a tweak of the truss rod and a new set of TI' Bebop 111's and she was good to go. Even though I had to add a couple bills I still think I got a great deal. Really glad to be back in the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzpunk Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Congrats man. Welcome back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schundog Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 That is gorgeous; congratulations, and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zookroo1 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 That baby is a work of art! Enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentrocks Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 i love the looks of the 575 customs...SWEET!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bob Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Glad that all worked out, looks like a keeper.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steiner Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 That is one gorgeous guitar! And a perfect bench for playing off into the sunset. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 It's 575 week! I love it! Top notch lookin' guitar, J-rat! I bet it sounds at least as good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Beautiful guitar. I love what the block inlays do for the 575 . . . (I almost said 175, old habits are hard to break) The top is sick!! That's the first time I've seen a 575 top that would probably look just as good on an H150 . . . . color and flame wise. I think I've got to start paying more attention to the H575s I've been mischaracterizing them to be what the ES 175 is . . . . an entry level arch top for the jazz player with limited funds. I can see now that the 575 is none of that. It's every bit as much of a work of art as its' bigger brothers ....the GEs and rthe SEs. Just a different personality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredZepp Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Stunning looks .. now THATS some guitar porn. Way to become legit in a major way!!! Exceptional Heritage there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thundersteel Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Nice 575! Makes me wish I hadn't sold mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GuitArtMan Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Beautius Maximus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koula901 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Beautiful! Congrats on your new baby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymclark Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Beautiful guitar. I love what the block inlays do for the 575 . . .I hear ya! I considered getting one done up with some split blocks. It does look snazzy as all get out! I couldn't resist mine... blocks or not! This custom is just slick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Beautius Maximus! Yeah . . . . and it's beautiful too!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Congratulations, Jazzrat. That is one fine looing 575 you've got there. You and Barry both scored incredible jazz boxes this week. Thanks for sharing your excitement with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111518 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Very pretty. I'm a big fan of Fralin's single coils, and curious about the unbuckers and the P-92s. That's a great, efficient, beautiful jazz guitar, with ebony as icing. Great find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzrat Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks guys. I never thought I'd find one with as nice a figure as my last Custom but this is a dandy. and the tone....great for jazz stuff but last night with the band it was rock and it has that Ted Nugent, 10 foot tall guitar tone. The unbuckers are not woofy on the low end and feedback at volume was completely controllable. Very pleased. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronalr Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 That is stunning jazzrat...love the finish...congratulations and enjoy that beauty!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuz Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 BEAUTIFUL!!!! Welcome back to the 575 club!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 NIIIIIICCCCCEEEEEE!!!! congrats!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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