Members badpenguin Posted February 27 Members Share Posted February 27 Went to GC to pick up strings, and of course, they didn't have the 3 pack I usually get. Played a few guitars I was mildly interested in, but nothing really spoke to me. (Though credit given to the new Chinese Epiphones. Outstanding! But if I wanted to spend $800+ for an Epiphone, I would spend the extra 100 bucks and get a used Tribute or Studio.) so I go across the street to Sam Ash. I find my strings, play a few "maybes", then spy this one. A D'Angelico DC XT with Duncans stock. Ok, plays nice, like the sounds from the Duncan Psyclones, as stop tail, Hmmm...., then I see the price, and hear one of the other customers ask about a "sale that includes used". BING! So, take it to the counter, ask if this falls within the sale, he says yes but it's not used, more like a scratch and dent, but he'll do the sale price. No case or gigbag, but for $400, and that's including the strings. Oh Hell yes! Please take my money NOW! (The damage was the inside tip of the headstock where a bump cracked one of the sides by the stupid little metal thingy. Was glued and solid. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeepEnd Posted February 28 Members Share Posted February 28 Congratulations. Happy New Guitar Day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gardo Posted February 28 Members Share Posted February 28 Good deal and I’m sure it sounds and plays great. …… but could you please paint it . Oh my eyes 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sigma wolf dark lord Posted February 28 Members Share Posted February 28 yapology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members badpenguin Posted February 28 Author Members Share Posted February 28 1 hour ago, gardo said: Good deal and I’m sure it sounds and plays great. …… but could you please paint it . Oh my eyes Yeeeaaaahh.... not the biggest fan of that denim-washed-out-blue, but.... I don't play the finish, and the blue is inaudible to my amp, so I think I'll keep it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ancient Mariner Posted February 28 Members Share Posted February 28 It looks a little funky, but at least it will stand out in the crowd. HNGD. 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted February 28 Moderators Share Posted February 28 bp...Congrats...HNGD! These are reasonably well made I have an older version of the Premier DC, with the 'stairstep' tailpiece. In fact mine is sitting right here in the office... The headstock is ridiculous**, and most '335' cases will not accommodate it....but you hang yours up on the wall*, so, no issues. On 2/28/2024 at 8:04 AM, gardo said: Good deal and I’m sure it sounds and plays great. …… but could you please paint it . Oh my eyes is this any better? *a dangerous practice here in earthquake country **although the little metal 'nub' is great to clip your tuner to, no marks on the headstock.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Amptramp Posted March 3 Members Share Posted March 3 congrats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Emory Posted March 25 Members Share Posted March 25 Those are Duncan takes on Filtertrons? The blue/white thing is okay... maybe do a Mr Freeze thing.... but I'd change or remove that pickguard... it just seems way off for the rest of the colors. A white guard could be very tasty IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators daddymack Posted March 25 Moderators Share Posted March 25 4 hours ago, Emory said: Those are Duncan takes on Filtertrons? The blue/white thing is okay... maybe do a Mr Freeze thing.... but I'd change or remove that pickguard... it just seems way off for the rest of the colors. A white guard could be very tasty IMO a clear guard would work as well....okay, not as well since it would not cover any of the finish.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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