muttznmongrelz
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I have been looking for a decent 24 3/4" LP Style Guitar w/o the Gibson Price Tag. Ran across this 2000 MIK DeArmond M72 in decent shape at a low price. After playing it a bit, researching it and then reading a few reviews of them here on SDUGF and other forums, thought I'd give it a try.
The DeArmond M72 "Bluesbird" Solid Body Electric Guitar, manufactured in Korea and imported by Fender from 1999-2001. This outstanding instrument was based upon the original Guild Bluesbird models manufactured during the 1960's.
Simply a gorgeous instrument. Flamed maple top, mahogany back, set mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, single cutaway. The hardware is chrome with gold accents (very different and attractive). The tuners are die-cast and appear to be from Gotoh. A clear plastic pickguard with black speed knobs. Pickups are USA manufactured "Gold Tone" humbuckers. The highly figured maple top alone qualifies this to be a of a more "upscale" pedigree.
The guitar itself weighs in at 9 pounds and 6 ounces. Taken directly from the DeArmond website; "Solid mahogany is carved into a comfortable, easy-playing neck and a tone-chambered body for exquisite balance and sound. A figured maple top is added and then multiple bound for sheer luxury and beauty. Two versatile USA-made Gold Tone humbuckers let you take the sound from sweet and clear to hot and nasty. If you like expressive guitars with singing sustain and screaming leads, this is the ticket."
Make:
DeArmond
Model:
M72 "Bluesbird" Solid Body Electric Guitar
Finish:
Cherry Sunburst
Categories:
Solid Body
Year:
2000
The DeArmond M72 "Bluesbird" Solid Body Electric Guitar, manufactured in Korea and imported by Fender from 1999-2001. This outstanding instrument was based upon the original Guild Bluesbird models manufactured during the 1960's.
Simply a gorgeous instrument. Flamed maple top, mahogany back, set mahogany neck, bound rosewood fingerboard with dot inlay, single cutaway. The hardware is chrome with gold accents (very different and attractive). The tuners are die-cast and appear to be from Gotoh. A clear plastic pickguard with black speed knobs. Pickups are USA manufactured "Gold Tone" humbuckers. The highly figured maple top alone qualifies this to be a of a more "upscale" pedigree.
The guitar itself weighs in at 9 pounds and 6 ounces. Taken directly from the DeArmond website; "Solid mahogany is carved into a comfortable, easy-playing neck and a tone-chambered body for exquisite balance and sound. A figured maple top is added and then multiple bound for sheer luxury and beauty. Two versatile USA-made Gold Tone humbuckers let you take the sound from sweet and clear to hot and nasty. If you like expressive guitars with singing sustain and screaming leads, this is the ticket."
Make:
DeArmond
Model:
M72 "Bluesbird" Solid Body Electric Guitar
Finish:
Cherry Sunburst
Categories:
Solid Body
Year:
2000
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Weighs heavy at 9lbs 6oz. I will say the thing sustains quite impressively. Price was $200.00 with full set up/body polish/fretboard cleaning/new strings. At the price; it was worth a try.
