nmiller
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I just picked up an '85 Nightbird. It was at a local store, and as soon as I plugged it in I had to have it. The design is a great compromise between a hollow and solid body, and despite the blocks under the pickups & tailpiece it retains significantly more of a hollowbody character than, say, a Starfire IV or V.
I've read that Nightbirds with Kent Armstrong pickups came with coil splits, but mine does not. However, it appears to have all its original components and I see no signs of re-wiring. Is this less unusual than the old catalogs suggest, or is my guitar an oddball?
Speaking of unusual components - I can't find any pictures of another Nightbird with this particular bridge or these strap pins. The strap pins would be easy to replace without leaving a mark, but I think the bridge and studs go together. Any thoughts?
I've read that Nightbirds with Kent Armstrong pickups came with coil splits, but mine does not. However, it appears to have all its original components and I see no signs of re-wiring. Is this less unusual than the old catalogs suggest, or is my guitar an oddball?
Speaking of unusual components - I can't find any pictures of another Nightbird with this particular bridge or these strap pins. The strap pins would be easy to replace without leaving a mark, but I think the bridge and studs go together. Any thoughts?