bigoldron
February 3rd, 2009, 07:22 PM
Here's the latest in my non-ending search for that perfect guitar:
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd81/bigoldron/Yamaha001.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd81/bigoldron/Yamaha002.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd81/bigoldron/Yamaha003.jpg
Just got her in today. It's a Yamaha 112, which, according to what I've been able to find out, is made of alder. The neck is straight and feels really good. This thing's been played a lot and put up without case, so there's rust on the bridge, the pots are scratchy and cutting in and out and there's scratches all over the body. BUT, she feels great! Other than finish issues (scratches and wear) the wood's in good condition. I guess you could realistically call this one "reliced"!
I'm going to clean her up and will probably start the upgrade process. Still have the Texas Special GFS pickups and the bridge with the steel block, so they may find their way into this baby. I also have the tortoiseshell pickup that's fully shielded (the pickups and CTS pots are already mounted on it) that may, if it fits, find its way onto her. If nothing else, I'll fully shield the cavity with copper foil and replace the pots.
I really like the feel of this guitar, but that's just my initial impression with only a few minutes of play time. I'll keep ya'll posted! :D
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd81/bigoldron/Yamaha001.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd81/bigoldron/Yamaha002.jpg
http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd81/bigoldron/Yamaha003.jpg
Just got her in today. It's a Yamaha 112, which, according to what I've been able to find out, is made of alder. The neck is straight and feels really good. This thing's been played a lot and put up without case, so there's rust on the bridge, the pots are scratchy and cutting in and out and there's scratches all over the body. BUT, she feels great! Other than finish issues (scratches and wear) the wood's in good condition. I guess you could realistically call this one "reliced"!
I'm going to clean her up and will probably start the upgrade process. Still have the Texas Special GFS pickups and the bridge with the steel block, so they may find their way into this baby. I also have the tortoiseshell pickup that's fully shielded (the pickups and CTS pots are already mounted on it) that may, if it fits, find its way onto her. If nothing else, I'll fully shield the cavity with copper foil and replace the pots.
I really like the feel of this guitar, but that's just my initial impression with only a few minutes of play time. I'll keep ya'll posted! :D