Dearmond T-400 CL Northbay

kenposurf

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Posted on Sep 29 2009 10:04 PM

I have one of these guitars..like it a lot.
This one's not mine but is a very good deal
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/msg/1399043336.html

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LHR

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 01:01 AM

That is a good deal. I own one and have started to play it in my current band for the heck of it. The other guys like it. The P-90-like DeArmond 2Ks are a little bit too heavy for surf but it works for some stuff.

Although you can get cheap Asian import hollow bodies all over the place nowadays, this is a single-cutaway, thinline with single coils. I am not sure of anyone else making another like it.

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Richard

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 06:17 AM

kenpo, are you near this one?

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kenposurf

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 08:34 AM

Richard
kenpo, are you near this one?

I'm about 20 min away..let me know if I can help

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LHR

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 10:33 AM

I would try to get that one. It is a well-made guitar and with the impossible-to-find case it makes it an easy and profitable flip if you choose to liquidate. If you decide you are unhappy with the pickups, of course Gretsch Dynasonics (or DeArmond 2000s) will fit in the holes with no mods. FYI, here is mine...maybe a bit porny, but you get the idea. Nice and thin.

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Jagshark

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 11:39 AM

"porny" ... there's a word I haven't heard applied to guitars before.

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RecRoomSurfer

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 12:10 PM

LHR
That is a good deal. I own one and have started to play it in my current band for the heck of it. The other guys like it. The P-90-like DeArmond 2Ks are a little bit too heavy for surf but it works for some stuff.

Thanks for the Surf related comments on the pickups. There was a Starfire for sale in my neck of the woods. I assumed it was a newer (Fender/Guild) DeArmond. I figured if it was an older one the pickups would be worth more than the asking price, which was $550.
http://www.dearmondguitars.com/pickups.html
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elreydlp

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 02:27 PM

Nice guitar! I have a DeArmond M-77T in "6120 Orange" that I love. It has the "Digsby" Vibrato & U. S.-made Dynasonics. The neck pickup was a little weak, but a buddy made a shim & installed it to raise the pickup and BANG-instant Duane Eddy!
I was told that Fender discontinued this guitar and yours because they were killing Guild sales. I believe it.

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kenposurf

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 04:01 PM

elreydlp
Nice guitar! I have a DeArmond M-77T in "6120 Orange" that I love. It has the "Digsby" Vibrato & U. S.-made Dynasonics. The neck pickup was a little weak, but a buddy made a shim & installed it to raise the pickup and BANG-instant Duane Eddy!
I was told that Fender discontinued this guitar and yours because they were killing Guild sales. I believe it.

I participated in a benefit with Fender several years ago and spoke at length with a regional Fender mgr. He said despite all the stories re:
why Fender dropped the line the real reason was profit margin...Korea built was to pricey for them at the time...hello China!

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Richard

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 05:22 PM

kenpo, I have always wanted a T-400 and currently have a Starfire reissue that I got from Fritz here. I'm going to contact the seller and ask a few questions. I'm sending you a PM.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 05:39 PM

I've got a T-100, and I must say these guitars have really wonderful bodies and the necks set into them quite nicely. Also, just a great acoustic sound out of them as well. An alternate timbre, if you will.

The weight and thin body is really nice. Mine is one of the lightest guitars I've ever held. You don't notice you are holding it, but it is a very solid guitar.

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LHR

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 08:01 PM

Jake: the T-100 is a different animal. You are talking about an old Guild Slim Jim, like with the Mickey Mouse pickups and Florentine cutaway? Actually, the T-400 is slimmer still (1-3/4 inches vs. 2 inches.) Cool guitars, though! I especially pine for a T-100D with Guild Bigsby and the old Franz P-90s. Mmm...

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 10:12 PM

I'd like to have the Franz myself. I have the slight precursor to the Mickey Mouse pickups. And mine has a Bigsby Bigsby. Somebody put that on afterwards.

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gusto

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 10:50 PM

been searching for Franz pups fro ever. the secrets out and the prices are insane. These pups cut through the mix like crazy. T100D, CE100D are on my shortlist.
anyway these are great guitars, the poor mans Guild Duane Eddy model.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Sep 30 2009 11:37 PM

The prices aren't that insane. T-100s with Franz pickups are a very reasonable price for a vintage instrument. Cheaper than new American made instruments.

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gusto

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Posted on Oct 01 2009 07:59 AM

im just talking individual pickups. the last ones is seen were 300+ each.
these early Guilds most definetly are the best bargain out there for a quality vintage guitar. The quality smokes the balwin era gretschs and to me are better than gibson.

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JakeDobner

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Posted on Oct 01 2009 09:18 AM

Gotcha. Agreed on the great bargain.

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gusto

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Posted on Oct 05 2009 12:06 AM

http://cgi.ebay.com/Dearmond-T-400-Hollowbody-Guitar-With-Dearmond-Case_W0QQitemZ390102110467QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item5ad3e5d103&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

same one?

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kenposurf

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Posted on Oct 05 2009 12:40 AM

gusto
http://cgi.ebay.com/Dearmond-T-400-Hollowbody-Guitar-With-Dearmond-Case_W0QQitemZ390102110467QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item5ad3e5d103&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14same one?

Yep....turned out I knew the seller....he did not want to ship so I bought the guitar to flip.

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kenposurf Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA	Posted on Sep 29 2009 10:04 PM I have one of these guitars..like it a lot. This one's not mine but is a very good deal http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/msg/1399043336.html — www.northofmalibu.com Top
LHR Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle	Posted on Sep 30 2009 01:01 AM That is a good deal. I own one and have started to play it in my current band for the heck of it. The other guys like it. The P-90-like DeArmond 2Ks are a little bit too heavy for surf but it works for some stuff. Although you can get cheap Asian import hollow bodies all over the place nowadays, this is a single-cutaway, thinline with single coils. I am not sure of anyone else making another like it. — SSIV Top
Richard Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1683 Georgia	Posted on Sep 30 2009 06:17 AM kenpo, are you near this one? — The Mystery Men? El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists SSS Agent #31 Top
kenposurf Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA	Posted on Sep 30 2009 08:34 AM Richard kenpo, are you near this one? I'm about 20 min away..let me know if I can help — www.northofmalibu.com Top
LHR Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle	Posted on Sep 30 2009 10:33 AM I would try to get that one. It is a well-made guitar and with the impossible-to-find case it makes it an easy and profitable flip if you choose to liquidate. If you decide you are unhappy with the pickups, of course Gretsch Dynasonics (or DeArmond 2000s) will fit in the holes with no mods. FYI, here is mine...maybe a bit porny, but you get the idea. Nice and thin. — SSIV Top
Jagshark Joined: Nov 05, 2008 Posts: 745 Colorado, home of The Astronauts	Posted on Sep 30 2009 11:39 AM "porny" ... there's a word I haven't heard applied to guitars before. — (defunct) Thee Jaguar Sharks Plus! Other stuff not surf: https://soundcloud.com/jamesmileshq Enjoy every minute Top
RecRoomSurfer Joined: Sep 19, 2008 Posts: 206 Canada, eh?	Posted on Sep 30 2009 12:10 PM LHR That is a good deal. I own one and have started to play it in my current band for the heck of it. The other guys like it. The P-90-like DeArmond 2Ks are a little bit too heavy for surf but it works for some stuff. Thanks for the Surf related comments on the pickups. There was a Starfire for sale in my neck of the woods. I assumed it was a newer (Fender/Guild) DeArmond. I figured if it was an older one the pickups would be worth more than the asking price, which was $550. http://www.dearmondguitars.com/pickups.html image Top
elreydlp Joined: Sep 04, 2009 Posts: 1800 Temecula, CA	Posted on Sep 30 2009 02:27 PM Nice guitar! I have a DeArmond M-77T in "6120 Orange" that I love. It has the "Digsby" Vibrato & U. S.-made Dynasonics. The neck pickup was a little weak, but a buddy made a shim & installed it to raise the pickup and BANG-instant Duane Eddy! I was told that Fender discontinued this guitar and yours because they were killing Guild sales. I believe it. Top
kenposurf Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA	Posted on Sep 30 2009 04:01 PM elreydlp Nice guitar! I have a DeArmond M-77T in "6120 Orange" that I love. It has the "Digsby" Vibrato & U. S.-made Dynasonics. The neck pickup was a little weak, but a buddy made a shim & installed it to raise the pickup and BANG-instant Duane Eddy! I was told that Fender discontinued this guitar and yours because they were killing Guild sales. I believe it. I participated in a benefit with Fender several years ago and spoke at length with a regional Fender mgr. He said despite all the stories re: why Fender dropped the line the real reason was profit margin...Korea built was to pricey for them at the time...hello China! — www.northofmalibu.com Top
Richard Joined: Mar 02, 2006 Posts: 1683 Georgia	Posted on Sep 30 2009 05:22 PM kenpo, I have always wanted a T-400 and currently have a Starfire reissue that I got from Fritz here. I'm going to contact the seller and ask a few questions. I'm sending you a PM. — The Mystery Men? El Capitan and The Reluctant Sadists SSS Agent #31 Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Sep 30 2009 05:39 PM I've got a T-100, and I must say these guitars have really wonderful bodies and the necks set into them quite nicely. Also, just a great acoustic sound out of them as well. An alternate timbre, if you will. The weight and thin body is really nice. Mine is one of the lightest guitars I've ever held. You don't notice you are holding it, but it is a very solid guitar. Top
LHR Joined: Aug 23, 2006 Posts: 2123 The jungle	Posted on Sep 30 2009 08:01 PM Jake: the T-100 is a different animal. You are talking about an old Guild Slim Jim, like with the Mickey Mouse pickups and Florentine cutaway? Actually, the T-400 is slimmer still (1-3/4 inches vs. 2 inches.) Cool guitars, though! I especially pine for a T-100D with Guild Bigsby and the old Franz P-90s. Mmm... — SSIV Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Sep 30 2009 10:12 PM I'd like to have the Franz myself. I have the slight precursor to the Mickey Mouse pickups. And mine has a Bigsby Bigsby. Somebody put that on afterwards. Top
gusto Joined: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 234	Posted on Sep 30 2009 10:50 PM been searching for Franz pups fro ever. the secrets out and the prices are insane. These pups cut through the mix like crazy. T100D, CE100D are on my shortlist. anyway these are great guitars, the poor mans Guild Duane Eddy model. Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Sep 30 2009 11:37 PM The prices aren't that insane. T-100s with Franz pickups are a very reasonable price for a vintage instrument. Cheaper than new American made instruments. Top
gusto Joined: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 234	Posted on Oct 01 2009 07:59 AM im just talking individual pickups. the last ones is seen were 300+ each. these early Guilds most definetly are the best bargain out there for a quality vintage guitar. The quality smokes the balwin era gretschs and to me are better than gibson. Top
JakeDobner Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 12159 Seattle	Posted on Oct 01 2009 09:18 AM Gotcha. Agreed on the great bargain. Top
gusto Joined: Sep 22, 2006 Posts: 234	Posted on Oct 05 2009 12:06 AM http://cgi.ebay.com/Dearmond-T-400-Hollowbody-Guitar-With-Dearmond-Case_W0QQitemZ390102110467QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item5ad3e5d103&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14 same one? Top
kenposurf Joined: Feb 23, 2007 Posts: 1650 Santa Rosa, CA	Posted on Oct 05 2009 12:40 AM gusto http://cgi.ebay.com/Dearmond-T-400-Hollowbody-Guitar-With-Dearmond-Case_W0QQitemZ390102110467QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item5ad3e5d103&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14same one? Yep....turned out I knew the seller....he did not want to ship so I bought the guitar to flip. — www.northofmalibu.com Top

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