charliea
Senior Member
Yep. Any way you look at it, it's from the new factory in New Hartford and it's brand new. Never thought I'd spring the cash for a pristine edition, but Son Le's dealer in Utah cut me such a good deal I couldn't afford to buy a used one. My first impression was that it can't be a Jumbo. Looked too small, felt too light. I actually measured it to be sure. Pulled out the scale. My 65-12 with electronics weighs 7lb 3oz, the 65-12 without is 6lb 13oz, while the F512 is 5lb 12oz! When I put it in my lap, feels like I've been on a diet! Most notable cosmetically is the (very smooth) open strip tuners. The headstock overlay has a noticeable wood grain. Fit and finish are beautiful. It sounds a lot like my departed G312, a little rounder and more mellow, but very similar all the same. On the other hand, the G312 had 32 years to break-in. Anyway, this one's a keeper. I'll get some family pics tomorrow.
Didn't think the first one went through.
