Rich Cohen
Senior Member
I need some advice. I'm thinking of making an offer an a 2013 M-75 Aristocrat Patriarch. I'd appreciate opinions about this re-issue model.
They are amazing! I have a 1956 one and was at NAMM when they introduced the AP models in 2013. The new one feels exactly like the vintage one just like it was when new in the 50's. The best Aristocrat one can get I'd say. And not many exist.I need some advice. I'm thinking of making an offer an a 2013 M-75 Aristocrat Patriarch. I'd appreciate opinions about this re-issue model.
Noble soulThe Reverb seller’s shop is called Guildman’s Gear. Looking at past sales he’s had a few Guilds. It appears he’s done business with a Richard P, perhaps our own Richard P? From those comments his name may be David. I wonder if he is a member or past member here?
Also, I see he is a couple towns over from me - maybe 30 or so minutes. If anyone is serious I may be able to help in some fashion.
Ralf, did the Patriarch model use P-90s, custom made Franz clones or Newark Street reissue Franz pickups?They are amazing! I have a 1956 one and was at NAMM when they introduced the AP models in 2013. The new one feels exactly like the vintage one just like it was when new in the 50's. The best Aristocrat one can get I'd say. And not many exist.
Ralf
GG, the specs said Guild® “Frequency Tested” Single-Coil pickups. That probably doesn't answer the question though. I can't remember if I/we ever asked the guys at the shop what these pickups actually are/were.Ralf, did the Patriarch model use P-90s, custom made Franz clones or Newark Street reissue Franz pickups?
Pretty sure the AP M75 and X500 had off-the-shelf Newark street Franz pickups, which struck me as a little odd too back then.Ralf, did the Patriarch model use P-90s, custom made Franz clones or Newark Street reissue Franz pickups?
Ralf, did the Patriarch model use P-90s, custom made Franz clones or Newark Street reissue Franz pickups?
I can't remember if I/we ever asked the guys at the shop what these pickups actually are/were.
It was all written here:Pretty sure the AP M75 and X500 had off-the-shelf Newark street Franz pickups, which struck me as a little odd too back then.
Interesting that all three of the NH Custom Shop AP models have a 1-5/8 nut width. Too narrow for me.