A couple of Thunderbird like things

[Anarchris]

I just wanted to share a couple of my favorite solid bodies. Not quite like the original but they've scratched the itch for me. Some day I'd love to have an original.

First is a '99 DeArmond Jetstar. In '99 or '00 VH1 Save the Music Foundation was blowing these out for $169 plus $20 shipping . My only regret was not buying more . It may well be my favorite guitar as its the one I most often reach for. Its heavy but constructed well and the DeArmond USA Goldtones are fantastic !!

The other is a 2017 Newark St. Tbird ST. I found this on Reverb used and for the price I couldn't pass it up! White guitars are so cool !! This one is significantly lighter than the DeArmond . The LB pickups are great and I like how different they sound from the Goldtones. The simplicity of the controls is a big plus but what really impressed me was the fret work ... absolutely flawless!! This guitar punches way above its weight!!

 

[DrumBob]

I have two T-Birds; a recent issue black one with all the switches, and the white one you have. I love them both. Years ago (decades ago), I had two original S-200s, both of which I sold.

 

[Anarchris]

Oh cool! As odd looking as they are they really are quite comfortable to play . I'd love to get an original but they're getting pretty pricey these days

 

[mushroom]

The bird inlay on the Dearmond seems to be a bit more defined or sharper.

Which one are the older ones more like ?

 

[Anarchris]

Yes the bird inlay is definitely more defined on the DeArmond ... yet the headstock shape(top) is much softer or less pronounced

 

[Hobbesickles]

Here is a 1963 for comparison:

 

[lungimsam]

There’s on of those NS single coil models near me for sale for $450. They won’t budge on the price though.

 

[Anarchris]

There’s on of those NS single coil models near me for sale for $450. They won’t budge on the price though.

P90's ? If in excellent condition $450 seems like a fair price . My NS is a really well made guitar and the fret work is top notch

 

[lungimsam]

Those are impressive fret ends!!