Help with Eagle TLC

[Keith7940236]

I have been saving my money for a new 575 but now have an opportunity to purchase a '92 Eagle TLC. I know very little about this particular style It's carved mohagany with I believe 2.5" rims. I was hoping that somone could give me a little insight about this particular guitar Where I live there are virtually no heritages available to sample so I have to purchase it on line. I am considering the 575 becuase of what I have read about them. I could save about $1000.00 by purchasing the used Eagle TLC. I think that I am particularly concerned with is if I can get a nice jazz tone out of the thinner bodied guitar.

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

Keith

[Keith7940236]

Sorry, I meant TDC, it's been a long day..........................

[Genericmusic]

Any photos?

[campfire]

I have a Golden Eagle thinline (maple body/spruce top) and it gets a great jazz sound. I really don't miss the extra rim depth, and it makes playing so much easier for an uh...gracefully aging, shall we say..."portly" gentleman.

[MartyGrass]

The thinline Eagles are 2.25" deep. Some have spruce tops and some have mahogany.

 

You should get a really nice sound from it, warmer than a 575. Some folks prefer the brightness of maple though.

 

Consider that the Eagle is not as deep but is wider than a 575. Also, there's a thinline Eagle on the market that's a factory 2nd. It should be discounted appropriately.