MIKE20
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Yep, the inlays and the tailpiece angle just scream historic.
fortunately,the inlays and tailpiece angle on my '09 are correct...
Yep, the inlays and the tailpiece angle just scream historic.
Some of that info is still unconfirmed. The list also excludes how the specs went backwards to being more inaccurate as discussed in earlier threads. But then, I wouldn't expect a dealer like Musicians Friend to get it right. They're just in the business of selling guitars.....R9 brother?....as per MF descriptions?:hmm, did you or anybody that owns a 2K9 R9 gone through or taken their time to check out the listed above if at all tried and true?
Cheers!:salude
Some of that info is still unconfirmed. The list also excludes how the specs went backwards to being more inaccurate as discussed in earlier threads. But then, I wouldn't expect a dealer like Musicians Friend to get it right. They're just in the business of selling guitars.
2009 Changed Features:
Nylon 6/6 nut-yup
Improved ABR-1 bridge (no-wire, tighter tolerances)- yup
Historically correct nickel-plated brass bridge saddles- yup
Correct alloy saddle adjustment screws- maybe
Bridge height adjusting thumbwheels now steel, rather than brass and are thinner-yup,but still not accurate
Neck profile changed - now has less "shoulders"-some yes,some no
Audio taper CTS pots-yes
'50s wiring-yes
Pickup routes adjusted so that pickups will be parallel to the strings-not checked this one out
Top carve changed to be closer to several original '59s that were scanned-carve is a little different
Body perimeter change - slightly tighter in waist, cutaway area refined to be more like originals-ok
The maple cap is very slightly thinner, the mahogany body is very slightly thicker-not necessarily,they vary anyways
The fingerboard is slightly thinner-seems like it
The step from neck heel to back of body is taller and more correct-yup
The taper of the "maple window" under the binding in cutaway is more accurate-maybe
The maple spline (filler strip) in the tenon is more accurate-yes on R9's
The edge radius on the backside of the body is tighter (less rounded)-yup
The "mustache curve" of the headstock top has been flattened slightly-no evidence of this
The control cavity plate has been relocated, has the correct side taper, and now uses the correct ABS plastic-yup
The pickguard shape has changed slightly-yes and no from what I've seen
The pickguard bracket and screw have been changed-screw only
The truss rod cover has been reshaped to be more accurate-yup
The serial number location is slightly lower and more correct-maybe
Dial pointers are less sharp-depends on the batch made
The strap button screws are longer-not checked this one
The jack hole is now the correct 1" diameter-yup
The toggle switch nut has more correct knurled pattern-yup
What are the thumb wheels "supposed" to be?
What material were they made out of in the late 50's?thinner than the '09 thumbwheels and have a finer knurl...
Truss rod condom seems to negate every positive.
Heck, take care of that and overall tone of all guitars would improve drastically, eh?
trueburstbuckers (small "b" intentional) are a crime against the environment - because 99% of them end up in a land fill having been used once then discarded.
The tailpiece location is still wrong, and it can't be corrected on 2009's. This is because of the erroneous locations of the knobs. The tailpiece location can be corrected on 1999 through 2008's though. R0's from those years are already correct to later 1960 LP specs.Even more so than the improved tailpiece location and the not-bad inlays.
The tailpiece location is still wrong, and it can't be corrected on 2009's. This is because of the erroneous locations of the knobs. The tailpiece location can be corrected on 1999 through 2008's though. R0's from those years are already correct to later 1960 LP specs.
Also, don't the 2009's have beveled edges in the control cavity. I saw a pic of one here a while back. It wasn't '50's spec at all in that portion. The body suffered some drawbacks, but the neck has the better improvements.
It's not about me, it's about the math. The '09's are inaccurate for all the reasons laid out long ago. You obviously haven't done your research.You seem like quite the authority, but I know you aren't.
You obviously haven't done your research.
I disagree, I seem to remember the Burstbuckers scoring very highly on a double-blind test here on the forum. They're a fine pickup and do the job well. Even now most people will tell you that no two PAFs are the same, and the Burstbuckers certainly do the job as well as many of the boutique winders out there.Oh guys and gals - lets not forget: the new shitty pickups, the new crappy caps, the wrong tail-piece studs and bushings, and other REALLY BASIC STUFF...the list goes on and on...