dirkkahuna
Joined: Dec 21, 2012
Posts: 77
Willow Street, PA
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Posted on Jan 18 2023 05:49 AM
N.G.D. (new guitar day) Some of the modern/more recent Surf bands are using the pawn shop specials from the 60's. So much so, that there are a few "re-issues".
I discovered a Re-issue of the Silvertone 1478 offset style guitar (NOS circa 2018). The originals were pretty bad but this is built by Samick. They addressed most all the serious defects while managing to retain the original appeal/intent. It was a poor man's Fender Jaguar. For me the big appeal was the weight. Fender Jaguars can be a min. of 8.5 lbs. and are often much more. Out of the box, this weighed 6 lb. 6 oz. Amazing !
— give me 3-fingers of 1st Wave SURF
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4126
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Jan 18 2023 01:01 PM
Very cool.
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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matt
Joined: Oct 18, 2010
Posts: 630
Boston, MA
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Posted on Jan 19 2023 05:37 PM
I got a reissue silvertone--different vibe than that one, but it's a great guitar for short money.
— Matt Heaton & the Electric Heaters
"Dick Dale meets Dennis Lehane"
http://www.heatonsurf.com
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matt
Joined: Oct 18, 2010
Posts: 630
Boston, MA
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Posted on Jan 19 2023 05:37 PM
— Matt Heaton & the Electric Heaters
"Dick Dale meets Dennis Lehane"
http://www.heatonsurf.com
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matt
Joined: Oct 18, 2010
Posts: 630
Boston, MA
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Posted on Jan 19 2023 05:38 PM
the great part is two of the bass players I play with have basses that look just like that!
— Matt Heaton & the Electric Heaters
"Dick Dale meets Dennis Lehane"
http://www.heatonsurf.com
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synchro
Joined: Feb 02, 2008
Posts: 4126
Not One-Sawn, but Two-Sawn . . . AZ.
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Posted on Jan 19 2023 05:54 PM
What does that 1478 sound like?
— The artist formerly known as: Synchro
When Surf Guitar is outlawed only outlaws will play Surf Guitar.
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dirkkahuna
Joined: Dec 21, 2012
Posts: 77
Willow Street, PA
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Posted on Jan 22 2023 04:38 AM
Anyone condidering buying one of these 1478 Re-issues, apparently the weight can vary greatly. I just bought a 2nd one since they seem a little hard to find. Sadly for me, this 2nd one weighes a full 9 lbs. !! Since weight was important to me, this will have to go back.
— give me 3-fingers of 1st Wave SURF
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GuitarmyOfOne
Joined: Jan 23, 2023
Posts: 1
New Paltz, NY
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Posted on Jan 23 2023 03:08 PM
Cool guitar Matt!
Last edited: Jan 23, 2023 15:09:09
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