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Vintage, Modern, V & C Series, Signature & Special Editions

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Post by jingle_jangle »

Interesting description--Heavy Metal, Madonna, blah blah blah...and then at the end, he says, "all kidding aside..."

I wonder...does he mean his whole description was a put-on?

Lovely guitar, though. "Plays like a virgin" (?!?!) Give me a break!
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My 650D was one of the best purchases I've ever made!
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Post by eatswodo »

$650 is a good price for a 'C' - but I'll bet it doesn't have walnut body wings.....
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Maple body wings. Walnut headstock wings. That one is jetglo so it's a moot point.
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Why bother with walnut for the headstock wings if it's going to be painted? I don't think there's an ounce of walnut in any 650C.....

OOPS! I stand corrected.... this one certainly looks like it has walnut headstock wings:

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Post by ken_j »

As does mine.
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I love the maple neck and contrasting headstock Ken.
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Post by beefandbones »

Hey Ken,

Is the neck finished on your 650C? Looks all shiny... It thought all the 650 series had oil finish necks - is it just the 650D and S models?
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Post by longhouse »

My 650A had a gloss-finish neck.
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Glossy.
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Post by beefandbones »

Ooohh... that's neat! Now I want a 650C with the Hi-Tek Vibrato!
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