360freq
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hi Guys. first post.. been reading for a while though.
seems I may have found a late '80's LP Rhodes Custom on the Bay with well sorted display pics. the frets and FB are in good shape, but the binding (and nitro) seem to have sunk down a bit. I haven't been lucky enough to locate a lightweight model, so I will settle for 9+ lbs. the good MIJ LP's cost over 1k, and this one is less valuable but i'm not sure why.
if I score this, I would most likely change the tune-o-matic bridge or at least the saddle pieces with graphite or nylon.. but since it's MIJ, i'm unsure if the dimensions will sort out to what's available in the U.S. from Allparts, Stew-Mac etc.
I emailed the seller regarding the dimensions but haven't yet rcvd a reply. have any of you Burny custom owners swapped out the bridge or tailpiece? and do all the late '80's LP's have the same nut width and other hardware dimensions, or are Rhodes models different?
the item # is 320243008135 .. the info posted on this forum is invaluable, so as far as whether it's a good choice, I will take into consideration any pros and cons from your Burny collecting exp.
thanks -- Bz
seems I may have found a late '80's LP Rhodes Custom on the Bay with well sorted display pics. the frets and FB are in good shape, but the binding (and nitro) seem to have sunk down a bit. I haven't been lucky enough to locate a lightweight model, so I will settle for 9+ lbs. the good MIJ LP's cost over 1k, and this one is less valuable but i'm not sure why.
if I score this, I would most likely change the tune-o-matic bridge or at least the saddle pieces with graphite or nylon.. but since it's MIJ, i'm unsure if the dimensions will sort out to what's available in the U.S. from Allparts, Stew-Mac etc.
I emailed the seller regarding the dimensions but haven't yet rcvd a reply. have any of you Burny custom owners swapped out the bridge or tailpiece? and do all the late '80's LP's have the same nut width and other hardware dimensions, or are Rhodes models different?
the item # is 320243008135 .. the info posted on this forum is invaluable, so as far as whether it's a good choice, I will take into consideration any pros and cons from your Burny collecting exp.
thanks -- Bz