2bornot2bop Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 best GE I've had yet...man this archtop acoustically sings! and ever so pleasing is the neck profile is identical to my former SKB. What a pleasant surprise!
MartyGrass Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 That's in excellent shape and in a classic finish. It's an older GE. I can tell by the detailing. That was before Heritage started to cut costs on the GE.
2bornot2bop Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Yes, she's in ridiculous shape for a '95...I can't find a ding on her. The voice is remarkable.
2bornot2bop Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Sweet GE! Does it have an X-braced top? Yesiree brother!!!
Keith7940236 Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Hey Greg, Nice Eagle, I swear that is the identical twin to my '93. I'll pm you some pictures. You may want to talk to Kent Armstrong about having the pickup replaced as we discussed. That really is a beautiful guitar, congratulations.
2bornot2bop Posted October 30, 2012 Author Posted October 30, 2012 Okay, this is gonna sound weird. Last nite I left the guitar out on the table and this morning I got up and it's sproutin' branches all out of the top...anyone know of a fix 4 this? Just jokin'...the Mrs. made that tree of life table with her own two hands...well, from plain unfinished maple...all the images were burned in with an iron, and then stained...complete with 8 chairs of course...took her a year to complete...the things got 2 sets of leaves that of course extends the height of the tree...she's pretty talented huh! Yeah, we all know who the R'tist is under this roof!
MartyGrass Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 Okay, this is gonna sound weird. Last nite I left the guitar out on the table and this morning I got up and it's sproutin' branches all out of the top...anyone know of a fix 4 this? Just jokin'...the Mrs. made that tree of life table with her own two hands...well, from plain unfinished maple...all the images were burned in with an iron, and then stained...complete with 8 chairs of course...took her a year to complete...the things got 2 sets of leaves that of course extends the height of the tree...she's pretty talented huh! Yeah, we all know who the R'tist is under this roof! I see something far more sinister. It looks like this poor, frightened Heritage is about to be sacrificed in a satanic ritual. That is one big table.
hotfordcoupe Posted October 30, 2012 Posted October 30, 2012 I could never get tired looking at that guitar. I doubt I would ever get tired of listening to it also.
2bornot2bop Posted October 31, 2012 Author Posted October 31, 2012 I see something far more sinister. It looks like this poor, frightened Heritage is about to be sacrificed in a satanic ritual. Well, now that you mention it the Mrs. does have a sadistic sense of humor. Shhh....don't tell her I said that. That is one big table. Ha, and that pic's w/o the 2 leaf inserts...it looks real cool with the tall tree...I'll have to add a pic later.
ingeneri Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 That's in excellent shape and in a classic finish. It's an older GE. I can tell by the detailing. That was before Heritage started to cut costs on the GE Um, what cost cutting on GEs? I thought quality control and components had generally improved over the years.
MartyGrass Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 The binding on the old ones has two more layers, and there's a MOP inlay on the back of the headstock. At least some of the new GEs have bridge bases with feet. Last I heard they are still using those bases. I don't dispute the quality claim. It seems to be as good as ever.
hotfordcoupe Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 I think the less the adornment, the better the guitar sounds. All of that extra binding and inlays can actually dampen the vibrations of the top. The best a guitar will sound is without binding and inlays. For what it's worth, it sounds better without the finish. Trouble is, you won;t want a guitar that looks that plain and without protection.
bolero Posted November 5, 2012 Posted November 5, 2012 that is a stunning Eagle!! actually both of them are
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