My new July '66 335
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My new July '66 335
Well I bit the bullet on this July 1966 335 and paid in full. Should arrive next week. I'm a sucker for extremely clean fireglo's, especially the slightly darker bursts, with 3-piece tops.
Here's some more detailed photos:
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Here's some more detailed photos:
http://cdn1.gbase.com/usercontent/gear/ ... sco_so.jpg
http://cdn1.gbase.com/usercontent/gear/ ... k4x_so.jpg
http://cdn1.gbase.com/usercontent/gear/ ... bqp_so.jpg
http://cdn1.gbase.com/usercontent/gear/ ... ee2_so.jpg
http://cdn1.gbase.com/usercontent/gear/ ... shn_so.jpg
http://cdn1.gbase.com/usercontent/gear/ ... 4ss_so.jpg
1964 FireGlo 330S (domestic 1997 w/trapeze)
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
Re: My new July '66 335
Congrats from a June owner!
Re: My new July '66 335
Thats just been beamed to us by time machine! That is just SUPER CLEAN!
Absolutely love it Rod congrats on a great guitar.....Im totally jealous
Absolutely love it Rod congrats on a great guitar.....Im totally jealous
Re: My new July '66 335
Congrats Rod, it's a nice one!
Re: My new July '66 335
You've scored a real beauty! Hope you'll let us know how it sounds when it arrives.
Re: My new July '66 335
Well that is a beauty, extraordinary condition, great FG shade.
Was this an ebay item or direct from a dealer? Great photographs.
Was this an ebay item or direct from a dealer? Great photographs.
Re: My new July '66 335
Direct from a dealer on gbase. I paid $4250, but in this condition, I think it was worth it. Apparently owned by an older African American lady who never played it much if at all.
1964 FireGlo 330S (domestic 1997 w/trapeze)
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
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Re: My new July '66 335
Am I reading this correctly....that guitar is from 1966????
How can that be? The close-up photos of the pickups and bridge cover show not one scratch, not even a teeny, tiny mark on them. They look pristine and better than that which is found on a brand new Ric. The knobs all look as thought they just came out of a package, and the fretboard has no sign at all of the finish flaking around the frets. And the big plate of the Accent is scratch-your-head brilliant. It shines like marble without one single mark on it.
How is all that possible on a forty-eight year old instrument?
How can that be? The close-up photos of the pickups and bridge cover show not one scratch, not even a teeny, tiny mark on them. They look pristine and better than that which is found on a brand new Ric. The knobs all look as thought they just came out of a package, and the fretboard has no sign at all of the finish flaking around the frets. And the big plate of the Accent is scratch-your-head brilliant. It shines like marble without one single mark on it.
How is all that possible on a forty-eight year old instrument?
Re: My new July '66 335
Yes, this is a 1966. I had him go over the entire guitar for me on the phone. There is no fretwear at all. Zero, zilch. No worn lacquer. No scratches on the neck. There is one small mark on the back of the guitar, if you look very close, and that's it. Pretty incredible for a 48 year old instrument. The lady kept it in the case all its life.
1964 FireGlo 330S (domestic 1997 w/trapeze)
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
Re: My new July '66 335
It arrived today. Simply stunning! There are a couple small little nicks here and there, but very small. Only 12 serial numbers away from my '66 12-string of the same year. Very resonant, low action guitar, long-pole toasters, 3-piece top. Very nice!
1964 FireGlo 330S (domestic 1997 w/trapeze)
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
1966 FireGlo 335
1966 FireGlo 330/12
1966 FireGlo 330/12 (Paul W. 360/12OS conversion)
1968 FireGlo 360F
1972 FireGlo 4001
1973 FireGlo 4001
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My new July '66 335
Congrats on this score. Looks to be in top shape !
Re: My new July '66 335
Good luck with her. Looks like you found a winner.