slammintone
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Thanks! Yeah the top is intense in person as is the almost burgundy color. Neck is very similar to my 2014 R8, wide and substantial.
Without getting into the specifics of the deal lets just say I spent about what you or me would spend on a new(2014) R8 with a figured top. To me all that reflects is I gotta pretty dang decent deal! Dont know the make or specs of the aftermarket pickups shown but the original 57 Classics are going back on soon along with the original lightweight shiny tailpiece. Whoever bought it originally left a reciept from Dan Erlewines shop in April of 2002 for fret dressing, nut recut and setup and other than a ding on the top below the tailpiece it looks like the guitar hasnt been played much. It plays superbly!Wow burgundy is my favorite color, most were washed cherry back then. There was an abundance of good wood back in early 2000's. I have a 2002 R8, still the best top I have seen to date. They had so much good wood they spilled over to R8's. Enough about my guitar - you got yourself a winner. Did the price reflect the era or are they going up in value to keep up with the times?:dude:
Cool guitar! I still have my 2001 R9: