crossroader
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Just put a deposit on a pretty much mint, more or less NOS 2000-R9 with a "flecks galore" Eastern Maple top at Mark's. I actually went up to put a deposit on another 99-R9 teaburst he had... and that one was a real beauty too! But I just liked this one better for its tone and feel, which are ultimately the most important points of choosing a new guitar. But man...what a nice playing and sounding 00-R9 this is! And again, it's pretty much dead mint!
I don't know what it is about the 03s. I had an 03-R9 and although it was a beauty, I still seem to like the 99 and 00 R9s just a bit better. I can't put my finger on exactly why I do, but man, they are sweet!
Not a bad price either... I mean, considering what the new 03s are going for these days. What a pleasure it is doing business with Mark. He's a total stand-up cat do deal with and flat out doesn't pull any punches! He's pulling the stock tailpiece to install a new light-weight Allparts tailpiece, which will bring the weight of the guitar right down around 8 lbs. 2 oz.
Here's the 00-R9 shots.
I don't know what it is about the 03s. I had an 03-R9 and although it was a beauty, I still seem to like the 99 and 00 R9s just a bit better. I can't put my finger on exactly why I do, but man, they are sweet!
Not a bad price either... I mean, considering what the new 03s are going for these days. What a pleasure it is doing business with Mark. He's a total stand-up cat do deal with and flat out doesn't pull any punches! He's pulling the stock tailpiece to install a new light-weight Allparts tailpiece, which will bring the weight of the guitar right down around 8 lbs. 2 oz.
Here's the 00-R9 shots.
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