Found a used Dearmond Starfire Special in a NYC shop this week. Went back last night to try it. Only had a minute to plug in. And the light was really low, more like a bar. So outside of some dust and smudges, I couldn't assess condition too well. Guessed it had the usual wear. The feel was right, so I traded a guitar I never play (old short-scale Supro) for it straight up.
Got it home, cleaned it up in bright light and discovered it has no wear. Not a scratch. What a beautiful instrument! A two tone sort of sunburst, orangish yellow to black. Right away I'll replace the pots, caps and do a treble bleed mod on the neck p/u -- as this worked wonders with my M75T. Very cool guitar. I'd been jonesing for a t-400, still want one in fact, but this DA fell into my hands first. Can't wait to hear how it sounds live.
Got it home, cleaned it up in bright light and discovered it has no wear. Not a scratch. What a beautiful instrument! A two tone sort of sunburst, orangish yellow to black. Right away I'll replace the pots, caps and do a treble bleed mod on the neck p/u -- as this worked wonders with my M75T. Very cool guitar. I'd been jonesing for a t-400, still want one in fact, but this DA fell into my hands first. Can't wait to hear how it sounds live.